By Nancy May 28th, 2010
In my last entry, I wrote a quick line that included the Japanese term “wabi-sabi”. Today I’m going to explain what it means! It has nothing to do with wasabi (another of my favorite things), nor does it have anything to do with Kemo Sabe, or any other wabi or sabi words that may come […]
By Nancy May 10th, 2010
We typically caution our clients to not get too caught up in the “latest trend”. No matter what the budget or project is, we just don’t think that basing decisions on what the magazines say is a smart way to remodel ones home. Of course, if that “trend” fits the predetermined goals of the project […]
By Nancy March 22nd, 2010
Lisa and I love the creativity of using something in a new way, and our tagline is “collaborative interior design with a touch of the unexpected”. I recently ran across a creative innovation that embodies those two ideas, and you have to check it out! Modknobs creates doorknobs from hockey pucks, and they are sleek, […]
By Nancy March 15th, 2010
Well, don’t be so quick to get rid of them now! Everything eventually makes some kind of comeback, and shiny brass is on the horizon, albeit in a slightly warmer tone of gold. The following is by Jackie Jordan, the director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams: At the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, I […]
By Nancy February 22nd, 2010
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”– William Morris I love this quote! It’s a great sentiment to keep in mind when organizing and de-cluttering. We often advise our kitchen remodeling […]
By Nancy February 15th, 2010
For many people, an empty space invites clutter. If you and your family have a habit of using the kitchen table as a dumping ground for mail, keys, electronic devices, magazines and newspapers, etc… try keeping placemats on the table – or even set the table. The place settings will prevent you from unconsciously using […]
By Nancy February 8th, 2010
I recently discovered my new favorite place in the Twin Cities – the Museum of Russian Art. Mind you, I know next to nothing about Russian art, but I do so love the building! The Spanish Revival style is not very common in Minnesota. One is much more likely to find such architectural examples in […]
By Nancy January 18th, 2010
Our attic conversion space includes a walk-in closet for our homeowners. The floor plan shows a generous amount of space, but we have to keep in mind the slope of the ceiling when planning for this closet’s storage possibilities. Here are some guidelines for designing any closet space: 1. VERTICAL DIMENSION. There are standard heights […]
By Nancy January 4th, 2010
Well, that beautifully bright white space can’t stay white forever! Once the sheetrock process is finished, it will be time to finish the space with wood, tile, plumbing and lighting fixtures, and of course paint. When selecting paint, it’s important to look not only at color but at the finish of the paint as well. […]