It’s safe to say that a successful remodel project will produce a quality product with quality materials, delivered on time and on budget. The best way to obtain these deliverables is by backing the project with the right team to get the best results and experience. Your team includes, contractors, electricians, plumbers, and of course […]
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On February 28, 2019, Colorado Springs Business Journal’s Young Professional Section featured our Senior Designer, Courtney Sikora. The following is the article they published written and photographed by journalist Helen Robinson. Interior designer Courtney Sikora was absolutely determined not to become an interior designer. “I grew up in a design-build firm — my mom’s […]
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Speas Interior Design of Colorado Springs
Awarded Best Of Houzz 2018
Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World
Speas Interior Design of Colorado Springs has won Best Of Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 38 year old interior design company was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.
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Great tips on hiring a designer from Ruth Livingston, an award – winning designer in Tiburon California.
In my over 30 years of experience working as an interior designer, I have come to appreciate the success of clear and direct client & designer communications. In this newsletter, I am pleased to share with you some of the pitfalls & how to avoid them.
Common Mistakes People Make When Hiring An Interior Designer
They’re All Here: Paint Colors of the Year for 2017
The following article courtesy of San Francisco based interior designer and color specialist Jennifer Ott, was published on Houzz.com December 25, 2016
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The following article courtesy of Katherine Speas from Speas Interior Design was published in The Colorado Springs Gazette Home and Garden Issue on Saturday, January 28.
Photos taken by Paul Kohlman
Having a comfortable and accommodating guest bedroom is important to many homeowners. People love to welcome family and friends with everything they need for an enjoyable and memorable stay. Designer Katherine Speas of Speas Interior Design in Colorado Springs shares her top tips for arranging the ultimate guest bedroom:
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What It’s Really Like to Live Through a Remodel
Colorado Home Trends for 2016
9News recently featured Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Magazines editor at large Rebecca Gart She said that, “2016 is the year of simplicity and elegance for home design in Colorado”. According to Rebecca Gart, here’s what’s trending in homes across the state:
1. Mixed lighting
In the kitchen featured on the January 2016 cover, you’ll notice industrial lighting over the island and an elegant chandelier in the dining room. “You don’t have to redo your whole kitchen, you can just redo the lighting and mixed lighting is very on trend,” Gart says. A change in lighting fixtures can make a big difference in your home.
2. Unplugged family rooms
Television is no longer the center of the home (The kitchen is, says Gart). The giant television set is becoming obselete, replaced by handheld tablets and devices. More people are opting for a quiet space that is relaxed and casual, perhaps filled with a sectional sofa perfect for laying on and relaxing. Large, open spaces have intimate areas for gathering with family and friends and playing games or chatting.
3. Dramatic wall coverings
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Global Color and Design Trends from PPG Industries
PPG Industries – a world leader in global color trends recently published a beautiful magazine titled “Odyssey – 2016 – 2017 Global Color and Design Trends”. This stunning publication has beautiful images of color and photographs along with unique information about 2016’s color trends globally across all markets.
Here are a few highlights from their publication:
Odyssey Trends
The word Odyssey represents the adventurous experience in our fast-changing, unpredictable world that is keeping us excited and vigilant at the same time.
2016’s overarching trend theme is Odyssey. The word itself conjures adventures and discoveries but also the possibility of danger. All that unknown keeps us alert, excited and valiant. It is a thrilling time to be alive but definitely pushing us out of our comfort zone. The four trends within Odyssey are: I/m Perfect, Hyper HD, Lucid Dreams, and Knights watch.
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2016 Color of the Year Announced
Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore have announced their 2016 color of the year and they are both a neutral white! Sherwin Williams chose Alabaster (SW 7008), and Benjamin Moore chose Simply White (OC-117). 2016 will be a year of classic white with pops of color.
Here is Sherwin Williams announcement written by Jackie Jordan, originally published in Stir Magazine….
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