(L-R) Hope Mena, Joe Mena, Bonnie Powers We’re excited to announce that we’ve once again been asked to assist Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity on the interior design of their Colorado Springs Parade Home which runs August 3 – August 19.
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(L-R) Hope Mena, Joe Mena, Bonnie Powers 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 at the kitchen island, comfy seating for casual conversation, and a dining area for entertaining.
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Heath Rooms I recently ran across an interesting trends article on the ASID website. The article, a reprint from BuilderOnline.com, forecast the top design trends for 2012 according to one of the nation’s largest custom home builders, Ohio-based Schumacher Homes. According to Paul Schumacher, CEO of Schumacher Homes, he sees a growing trend toward more casual, family-focused living. His predictions for this year’s trends are based on the most popular custom features requested in 2011 and over 20 years of home building experience. “People” Schumacher says “are looking to make the most of their space so they get more out of their investment.”
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Design Studio Several months ago when we launched our new website and started down the path of social media, I never dreamed it would turn into the project that it has become! My website and Facebook page have become a tremendous tool for showcasing our work, an avenue to share my thoughts and inspirations on stylish design, and now a place to answer questions I hear over and over again!
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New Year's Resolutions I don’t know about you but the never-ending list of New Year’s Resolutions can be down right overwhelming! But in the spirit of tradition, below is my (suggested) “small” list of resolutions to help make your home a more beautiful in 2012!
Decorate with vintage skis. “Raindrops and roses and whiskers on kittens. Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens. Brown paper packages tied up with strings. These are a few of my favorite things.”
Spa-like master baths are an oasis in your home. Unlike your kitchen, master bedroom, or family room, your master bathroom is the most private space in your home. It’s a space that requires a great deal of consideration and planning before starting any remodeling or even redecorating. But, don’t let fear of the project deter you from creating your own spa like retreat! With a little planning and a talented designer and remodeler, your Zen retreat is just one click away!
Decorated mantles are the centerpiece of any room. A beautiful holiday mantle arrangement will turn your fireplace into an eye-catching focal point for the holidays. As we approach the holidays, I want to share a few of my favorite ideas to use when decorating your home’s mantle for the holiday season! I hope you will share your holiday favorites with me!
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After 30 years of raising kids and living with your 1960s style bedrooms (and furniture), it’s time to transform your dated space into a luxurious retreat perfect for sweet dreams!
Sustainable Living “aka Green” is one of the latest trends to hit the housing and design industries. As good stewards of planet Earth, we’re building high performance smart homes that use a fraction of the energy and searching from renewable resources. Remodelers across the nation are being asked to remodel homes using energy efficient products and standards of construction. Interior designers are being tasked with incorporating this new eco-friendly trend with use of textures, materials, and colors. Last week, as New York embraced Fashion week, we introduced you to the hottest color on the market – a vibrant, deep red-purple the paint industry is calling “P’zazz”.
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