CAPID's Michelle Chiang interviews Kevin Urquhart of Emerald Coast Plantscapes;We know adding plants to an interior space can add to visual interest and make the space livelier. In recent years, living walls have become popular. However, maintenance for live plants on vertical surfaces can be an inconvenience. I have found something that would add greenery and interest to walls and does not require light or water! Emerald Coast Plantscapes now offers custom wall art made with real moss … [Read more...] about Moss Wall Art
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Rustic Interior Design Styles Shared By WALKER ZANGER
Rustic Interior Design Using Aged & Weathered StylesWALKER ZANGER shares their blog #BlendartThe gorgeous chandelier adds a glamorous touch to the vintage and rustic interior design style in this space. Tell us: how do you add sparkle to your designs? #Blendart We love the look of the rustic, vintage wood flooring in this classic bedroom. Paired here with #Blendart, Mix Grey. http://bit.ly/1GHN1ti Mosaic Monday... Industrial Chic.#Blendart #WZNewCollection #MosaicMonday — with … [Read more...] about Rustic Interior Design Styles Shared By WALKER ZANGER
Teen Scene
A Teen Room Design Every teen dreams of having the perfect room - THE place to hang with friends or escape their loving families. Comfortable seating, flat screen TV, and black-out shades to block the sun on weekends all make the must have list! The Teen Scene pictured here has a bold painted accent wall and other sophisticated choices, making it the perfect room to transition from teen to college coed. Storage is always important in any room. Not all of the trinkets from childhood go … [Read more...] about Teen Scene
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 what their style is with a few clues. Art is a good indicator of style. Abstract art usually reflects a love for modern design, clean lines and a minimal look and feel. Flea market vintage art can … [Read more...] about Find Your Design Style!
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 exterior, tile roof and details that noted its early Spanish design. This beautiful home was our host and luxurious shelter for a much anticipated … [Read more...] about Inspiration: Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts 2012
Tips for Accessorizing Your Bookcase
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
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
“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
