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Interior Designer
What is the One Thing You Wish Clients Knew?
CAPID asked their members: What is the one thing designers wish clients knew? That we spent years in school to get a degree, that we spend countless hours on research and that it may appear that it only takes a few hours to design their space but in reality it has taken years of […]
Placing A Grand Piano
A grand piano in a room immediately adds elegance. Let’s look at different ways to place a grand piano in a room.It is important to know what kind of care a piano needs. Steinway has posted some clear instructions on their website. Here are some important room conditions to consider before figuring out the placement for the […]
How Do I Light Thee?… let me count the ways!
Lighting Design Basics There is so much to know about lighting design. By focusing on a few points the great look you desire can be achieved. Balance – The best way to find balance in lighting is to triangulate fixtures in a room. If you have recessed lighting but still want seating level lighting, add […]
Guest Room Must-Haves
Designing A Guest Room When designing a guest room on a budget, use a five-star Hilton hotel for inspiration and discount stores and a savvy interior designer for implementation! Of greatest importance is the best bed you can afford. A queen-sized bed is more than adequate for two people and usually fits in a guest […]
Personalized Kitchen Accessibility
Creating a Personalized Kitchen for Your Home Have you ever wondered how a kitchen can be designed to accommodate the various needs of the home’s occupants? What if only one member of the family is in a wheelchair? What if the members of the family are all short-statured? We are all aware that people come […]
That’s Not My Paint Color!
Why a paint color works in one room but not in another Have you ever put your neighbor’s paint color in your home and it looked completely different? In fact, you found that during certain times of the day it looked like a different color from one wall to the next.The reason why a paint […]
Find Your Design Style!
Personal Style in Design When asked, “what is your interior design style?”, I hesitate because I truly have a love and appreciation for all styles, colors, art, and the infinite combinations that can be created from all of the above. When I work with a new client I can get a general feeling as to […]
Inspiration: Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts 2012
2012 Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts Although a coastal fog was blanketing Southern California, no CAPID members’ spirits were dampened. As we arrived at the 2012 Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts location, it was beginning to rain, but it didn’t matter. The house grandly stood on well appointed grounds, bright with a light plaster […]
