Making Use of Small Spaces
Interior Designer Katherine Speas was interviewed for the following article written by Kim Cook. Making Use of Small Spaces was published in The Colorado Springs Gazette’s – Home and Garden Section on Saturday, July 5, 2014.
For many young people, a first apartment might be a cramped studio or a bedroom in a shared living arrangement. Juggling that room’s living, dining and sleeping spaces requires creativity.
Simple design can make small chic – and livable, said Kathy Speas, owner of Speas Interior Design. The clean, spare lines of minimalist design could be just the ticket.
“Keep clutter to a minimum because if you have a bunch of little things everywhere, it’ll feel cluttered, small,” said Speas, who has decorated Colorado Springs interiors for 30 years.
A few good rules of thumb from Speas:
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What is Universal Design?
Universal Design means creating a stylish space that everyone can live in. The idea is to design a home that fits everyone’s need regardless of age, size, ability. With age our ability and agility changes and often we find our home no longer suits our needs. In the past this meant making changes that did not flow with the current design and stuck out as sterile and obvious. Today, Universal Design means beauty and style is no longer compromised for comfort. In fact, one would not realize they are in a home with Universal Design features unless they were pointed out to them.
What are universal Design Features?
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Design Trends From Coast to Coast
Enjoy the following article published on the Denver Design Center’s Front and Center Blog this week.
Living close to the middle of the country, we often hear how trends start on the coasts and move their way in. The same holds true for design. We thought it would be fun to see what designers in other states are seeing as the top design trends of the year. Reaching from the California to New York City, and a few stops in between…here’s what we are seeing from coast to coast from local design centers.
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Red decor can be stimulating, relaxing
Just in time for Valentines Day, The Colorado Springs Gazette published the following article (2/8/14), written by Debbie Kelley. Our Designer Katherine Speas was interviewed for the article and her red touches to Jim Fry’s house are featured in the article.
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PANTONE REVEALS COLOR FOR 2014
Radiant Orchid
Pantone reveals Radiant Orchid (PANTONE® 18-3224), a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple, as the color of the year for 2014.
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There’s a strong temptation to dive straight into home remodeling projects. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be done, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way if you haven’t done some essential planning up front. Each design professional and contractor runs his or her business in a different way, but homeowners usually need to follow the same steps to get to the construction phase.
Here are six crucial steps to help you plan for a successful home renovation, and the reasons they’re so important for any project.
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