WFH-WTF- a post I have been dying to write about design, pandemics, marketing and cats.
I can’t open any social platform without seeing a post on how to decorate your home office. These are hard times people, and even as an interior designer who is by all accounts snobby about design and space planning, I can’t muster the energy to market to people on the “top ten thing you need…
Unsolicited Advice: Break up with gray.
Tips For Breaking Up With The Color Gray I love gray. Being a Seattle-ite, I obviously have intimate relationship with this color. Lately, I have noticed gray being used as a ‘non-decision’ in home design. It’s become a bit of a default paint and decor color used by real estate agents, stagers and builders…
5 (no-stress) tips for keeping tidy everyday.
It’s that time of year, a fresh start and time to clean up your life and clear things out!. It can be a lot of pressure, and yet somehow all the insta influencers seems to have their lives and homes totally in order. It is not easy to stay on top of clutter and mess…
My color advice on apartment therapy…
dear apt. therapy, thanks for post! According to Anne Viggiano, one great way to open up a small space is to use warm whites, like Cloud White by Benjamin Moore or Coconut by C2 Paint. “The natural and neutral bases in these colors pair perfectly with hardwoods, and other natural materials so you cannot go wrong,” Anne shares. She…
Home Tour // Maple Leaf Mid Century Historical Landmark Home
In Maple Leaf, the local notable architect James Chiarelli’s personal residence was built between 1948 and 1950. In 2013 it was renovated by the current owners to update the interior while remaining incredibly faithful to the original design. The home is a bridge between classic mid-century modern and today’s design; it is listed in the National…
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Actual Factual // Tips for using color in your home.
Takeaway Tips about Color from GRAY Conversation 1. Paint your trim the same color as wall! If you live in a traditional house but want to have a modern look, try this trick- this brings attention to the form of the architectural details in a subtle, modern way. 2. If you have less contrast between…
Actual Factual // Today’s topic, Countertops- just scratching the surface.
I read an article this morning regarding countertops. Often , this topic is a source of stress for my clients. The decision involves budget, aesthetics, hardness, resistance to bacteria, heat resistance, coldness to touch & ‘clean-ability’ & installation methods. ProTip: Make things easier for yourself by ranking these above characteristics in order of importance to your…
Before&After// Fireplace upgrade.
This fireplace was in drastic need of an update. It was stuck in 1990, what a travesty considering it exists inside the most lovely West Seattle Mid Century home with an amazing view of the water. The homeowners are very savvy with design and collaborated along the way along with the contractor. We had restrictions related…
Reality check // Contemporary style in a traditional home- it’s ok!
A concern among my clients is not knowing if they should decorate traditional homes in a contemporary interior style. They become so conflicted and flustered & feel like they are betraying the house, it’s like some sordid affair! I hate rules. I hate interior design rules more. I get sad when clients think that there…
Free~Make a Floor plan!
I have to tell you about one of the best kept free online tools. It’s called Icovia Room Planner- You can make any size room and put any type of furniture in the room, you can re-size things and move walls/windows in a quick click. There are hundreds of furnishings, lighting, plants etc to add…
Home Tour // Ballard Bungalow
This little dreamy bungalow ( aside from the fact that this picture was taken before landscaping and also before I thought to move the green lawn chair!) was designed by Paul Whitney with Whitney Architecture in Ballard, Seattle. He has a way of designing amazing modern homes, yet can always make a timeless design of…
My Parrish.
Warning: sentimental sappiness ahead: I am not a religious person, per say, I was raised as a roman catholic yet found ‘God’ in two distinct other places. The first place was the beach. Any beach. If you grew up on Long Island, you and the beach were good friends. The smell of the beach, the…
Fave Finishes // Moroccan Tiles & Steel Mesh
This is one of my favorite projects, the clients were open to color and had traveled the world which led to a broad idea of what beauty is. They were also risk takers, which is always fun for a designer. We ordered the punched metal in sheets and had it powder coated white to match…
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