Accessorizing your bookcase can be a lot of fun and a great way to showcase some of your favorite treasures. Start by clearing everything off the shelves so that you have a clean slate. Now you can be selective about what you are going to put back on the shelves and how you are going to arrange your items. Use only hardcover books for the best display. You will be pleasantly surprised how cohesive your book collection will look once you remove the book jackets and group them by color. Place … [Read more...] about Tips for Accessorizing Your Bookcase
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Curb Appeal Counts!
A home’s curb appeal has a big impact on potential buyers. It often makes the difference between driving past the house and checking out the interior. It is important to make a successful first impression. Refresh the exterior paint color! Look to the color palettes of the surrounding homes. This is what will appeal to the majority of buyers. Choose a color that complements the roof color or any exposed stone or brick. Add interest and charm with an accent color for the front door … [Read more...] about Curb Appeal Counts!
Exploring New York Design Center
Fresh inspiration at the New York Design Center CAPID Members are always looking for fresh inspiration. Monica Norquist shares her inspiration from a trip to New York.With the somewhat recent addition of our adopted Russian daughter, it was definitely time for a vacation for mom! Since hubby was traveling to New Jersey for training and I was invited along, I decided to make a work trip out of it and hop over to Manhattan. Like in most of my trips to New York, my first stop was the New York … [Read more...] about Exploring New York Design Center
Press Release: CAPID Awards Annual Sandy Garrett Scholarship
Westlake Village, CA –June 6, 2012 - 2012 Recipients are last from recently discontinued Moorpark College Interior Design Program. The 2012 Scholarship Committee, headed by Kathy Love Jarvis, CID, CAPID, selected two Sandy Garrett Scholarship recipients. The first place award of $250.00 went to Alicia Paley, of Thousand Oaks, for her winning project; "Alex’s Room”. The committee and judges were impressed with her creativity and for thinking outside the box. Nadia Startseva, of Granada … [Read more...] about Press Release: CAPID Awards Annual Sandy Garrett Scholarship
“Mad” for Design – Modernism at the Museum
Exploring Modernism Some of our members recently attended the Los Angeles County Museum of Arts (LACMA) exhibition, “California Design, 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way” which explores California’s role as an influence in the design culture of the United States. A fun day was had by all as we saw hundreds of items from furniture to fashion, ceramics to metalwork, as well as architectural and graphic design. We recognized similar mid-century modern objects from the TV drama “Mad Men” which also … [Read more...] about “Mad” for Design – Modernism at the Museum
“Oven in the Pantry!” Oh My! – A Pantry Design Story
Utilizing An Oven in the Pantry Design In planning the new kitchen during an extensive home remodel, the goal was to keep the kitchen as open to the adjoining rooms as possible for great flow and to provide for lots of windows for great light. The trick was to keep at a minimum the "tall walls"--those are the ones that normally contain a refrigerator, a cook top with adequate ventilating equipment above it, a full-height pantry or hutch, or a double oven. Three of the “tall walls” for such … [Read more...] about “Oven in the Pantry!” Oh My! – A Pantry Design Story
Pantone Color Report: Spice it up with Tangerine Tango!
2012 Pantone Color Report World-renowned authority on color, Pantone, selected Tangerine Tango Color of the Year 2012. This hot, happy and youthful color is perfect for your post-winter, post-recession “blues”! Just add a dash of this zesty tangerine to your mid-century modern décor, saying bye-bye to the period’s traditional sour oranges. Be daring with your traditional home – the pop of tangerine is, oh, so much more alive than the heavy wines, roses and brick shades that you are used to. … [Read more...] about Pantone Color Report: Spice it up with Tangerine Tango!
How To Work With A Professional Interior Designer
Your Professional Interior Designer and You The best way is to schedule an in-home consultation with a professional interior designer to work out a solution that fits your budget and needs. Depending on the scale of the budget, most designers offer three levels of services: 1) Design Consultation: The designer provides guidance, ideas, and opinions for the client who wishes to purchase goods on their own. This can include color palette analysis, advice on window treatments, or even assistance … [Read more...] about How To Work With A Professional Interior Designer
What are the newest color trends?
Color Trends in Design Color! Residential color palettes follow fashion, and there are two definite color trends where today’s design is concerned: First – Be bold!!! Don’t be afraid to use bright, beautiful color in paints and materials. Color can define our world with an optimistic outlook of vitality. Paint is the quickest and least expensive way to incorporate this trend. Second –Neutral is not boring!! We are seeing all white kitchens with less contrast in the palette. However, a great look … [Read more...] about What are the newest color trends?
