Interior Design Tips & Tricks

Giving this kudu a place to rest in an entry with a curved wall required just the right pedestal. The back is curved to hug the curved wall. There...

This art pedestal has clean lines and a simple design much like the modern art that sits atop. The pedestal was custom designed to echo the architectural surrounding it...

This simple art required a simple pedestal but it needed a little shape so the art is enhanced. The mass and form of the art is what draws the...

by Lisa Peck, ASID I attended Art-A-Whirl with my two young daughters this past weekend and was once again reminded what a wonderful art community surrounds us here in...

Rinato makes counter tops with recycled glass content. In person, these are a knock-out. Check out their website for more information and the inspiring color palettes offered. www.rinato.com

As residential designers, we have the pleasure of seeing the latest and greatest of green design products. And believe me, new advances are occurring at a dizzying rate. Here...

Brentano continues to be one of our favorite fabric lines. Brentano offers a line of green fabrics that must meet two of three criteria: use of raw materials, a...

Paperstone counter tops are made from 100% post consumer recycled cardboard. Paperstone can be used virtually anywhere, from kitchen counters to window sills to door thresholds. LiLu is using...

The first time I heard about living green was 22 years ago. I remember it vividly; I was in the third grade and it was Earth Day. I raced...

The miter joint is a simple joint but can be used to create decorative, unusual or clean and simple furnishings.

Digital cutting has opened new possibilities in the use of decorative joinery. This table by Nathan Wierink is a fine example.

Mortise and Tenon is a basic joint but with a little creativity it can be beautiful. The dresser shown above is by Thomas Moser and shows the tenon in the top....

The dovetail joint is a common construction method found in drawers. Using it as a decorative element on a piece of furniture or in a bar as shown in the photo...

A butterfly joint is used to join wood in a decorative way. There is a local furniture maker who uses this technique that we think does interesting work. To see a video of...

Wood is a great inspiration when designing interiors. There are so many species that we are always finding new ways to use wood to celebrate the grain, color and sheer natural...

Using the embroidered fabric from the window treatment in this nursery as inspiration, bright colors and neutral tones create a stripe pattern on this wall. When combined with a solid neutral color on...

Remember “faux” painting techniques….paint can be used in interesting ways to add texture, bold color or pattern to walls. When the approach is subtle, elegant and classic the result will...

Changing the walls to a warm paint color highlighted the architectural features of this living room and created a welcoming space for family, friends and guests to enjoy.

This dining room is a great demonstration of what a difference just changing the paint color in a room can do. We chose a green that was a complimentary...

I think there is a cultural shift afoot that is resulting in people approaching things in a new way. One shift that I see that is exciting to me is the...