Volunteer Group of the Year The Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity recently awarded the 2012 Volunteer Group of the Year to our wonderful team of interior designers who donated their time, expertise, and creativity to the recent Habitat for Humanity Parade Homes in this year’s Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs Parade of Homes.
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Fall Decor Ready for fall – it’s just around the corner? It’s a stay inside kind of day that gets one thinking about how to transform your home for fall entertaining.
Here are a few ideas on how to incorporate autumn’s warm colors into your home’s
decor:
Front Doors Nothing welcomes guests to your home better than a bold, beautiful color on the front door. Many people have no trouble picking out a fun color to paint the door, but don’t know what to do with the rest of the exterior. And what about the trim?
Read More...Dated Kitchens Become Delightful Gathering Spaces Inspired by a love of Tuscany, our clients Mary and Tony looked to Andy and me to transform their nearly 20 year old westside town home into a charming space for their private family time and entertaining. Their design requirements included an open and functional plan, Tuscan flair, seating […]
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Picture Perfect Rooms After touring the Parade of Homes, I’ve heard a great deal of comments about how challenging it can be to select, group, and install hanging artwork. Here are my tips for a success and stunning way to display your fine artwork and treasured photographs!
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PARADE OF HOMES, AUG. 3 - 19, 2012 THE PARADE OF HOMES STARTS SOON and Speas Interior Design is delighted to have the opportunity to participate as a featured designer of the Pikes Peak for Habitat for Humanity Parade Home.
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Kitchen remodel Glossy Finishes and Fixtures
Shimmering surfaces, shining fixtures, high-sheen finishes, and perfectly placed lighting accents are a prominent personality trait of current kitchens. Remodel your exiting kitchen to incorporate a fine composition of stainless steel, walnut wood veneer, and light reflecting off a vast Calcutta gold marble island top. Incorporate lights dotting the floor at the base of a center island to create a soft glow along the recessed toe-kick. Include wood floors that will glow with the shine of timeworn care and polishing.
Patio Furniture Your deck or patio can serve multiple purposes – living room, kitchen with dining room, playroom – the sky’s the limit! The key is to create a space that’s functional, stylish and livable – a space that beckons you and your guests out for an evening for conversation and relaxation.
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Homes offices for two. As a Colorado Springs Interior Designer, I’m often asked what makes a house more stylish? Or, a more comfortable living environment? Or, what makes a house a place you want to call home?
To answer these questions I thought back at over 30 years of experience to help explore design trends for today’s homeowners seeking comfort, livability, and style.
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Wallpaper designs by Ronald Redding It’s been in, it’s been out, it’s been gold, it’s been bold! But, you know wallpaper has re-arrived when it’s in the background of major fashion magazines like Vogue!
When paint just isn’t enough for those who are looking to add a splash of personality to their walls? Look no further than your interior designer or the wallpaper books at a local design studio.
According to Ronald Redding, interior designer and VP of Design at York Wallcoverings, in a resent interview with Style at Home, wall coverings will work in your space, large or small, old or new.
See what Redding has to say on why wall coverings are a great alternative to paint and why you shouldn’t be scared to embrace wallpaper in your upcoming design build project.
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