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Nooks and Crannies: Things That Make Up a Home
February
03
An architect from California, Berry Berkus, used to say, “humans love arches.” It’s true, we do. But, we love all special places. We love attic rooms with slanted ceilings, we love window seats, bay windows and clever niches. No one ever walked into a rectangular room with a flat ceiling and gushed, “Oh, I LOVE this space!” (unless it had a special feature like a window wall or something). So, remember to ask your architect or building designer to give you some special places, some special touches. Don’t just build a home that flows well and is attractive from the street. Those things are important, but create something that surprises you and makes your home feel distinctive once you get inside or when you encounter the backyard.
REINVENTED COLOR PALETTE FOR 2012
January
26
Light wood finishes, chairs upholstered in vintage grain sacks and dark leather in the central seating area contrast with pastel pillows and custom finished armoires at A. Hooper & Co., a Fort Worth fashion boutique, designed by Gibson Gimpel Interior Design. Farrow and Ball "Elephant's Breath" wall and ceiling color creates a soft ground to showcase the colorful spring fashion on display.
The New Year offers an opportunity to breathe new life into tired spaces. With trends toward lighter and softer palettes on the rise, designers are invigorating this new look by pairing these soft palettes with modern, saturated, bright colors. From the 2012 Spring Fashion Runway shows, to fabrics and paint colors, inspiration can be found in novel and unexpected color combinations. High contrast natural tones and textures mix with industrial materials and finishes to add drama to the design.
Sanding it Down: Architectural Finishing Talks Wood
January
19
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Most will agree that the use of wood products in a design scheme is a good thing, no matter how our style preferences and our building trends are affected by modern times. Whether our taste in furniture or architecture leans toward contemporary or traditional, we will keep a special place in our plans for the look of natural wood. Many homeowners enjoy a delightful blend of stained cabinets, exposed beams, wood furniture, and floors inside their homes. Here is a professional look, through the perspective of Design Guide Expert John Lanford of Architectural Finishing, at the components of wood finishing, which may help you with the understanding and lingo of this varying subject.
"Tips of the Trade" with PPDS
December
29
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PPDS was recently hired to assist a couple in redesigning the kitchen of their new home. The existing layout was impractical for its new owners and was in need of a makeover. Luckily, space-planning is what PPDS is known for! Proving that PPDS excels in projects such as these, they felt compelled to use this project as a way to share “tips” with anyone who is presented with a challenging space. Janna Paulson with PPDS writes an informative excerpt regarding the strategy behind the design.
Kitchen Design: An Elegant and Efficient Use of Space
December
23
A popular mixture in interior design is the elegant blending of sleek, clean and sophisticated lines with traditional colors, lay-out, and design. Vertical storage, and custom cabinetry, maximize this kitchen's space to make the design more open and liberating. It's warm, traditional, and romantic color palette soften the design's hard-edged contemporary lines, while its dramatic entry of natural light produces a beautifully revealing space. Read about the design process from the Poggenpohl Kitchen Design Center's own, Jennifer Fordham.
Customized Cabinetry: Maximizing A Space with Storage
December
21
The bulky hoarding of pots and pans, the cluttered drawer of utensils found in disarray and the inexplicable absence of things you suddenly need are all scenarios commonly found in kitchens. The kitchen is the area of the home with the most activity. With everyday cooking and cleaning, the kitchen is a constant source of energy and movement; therefore, the possibility of disorganization is plausible. Organization is key when maintaining an efficient and well-designed customized kitchen. KingWood Fine Cabinetry excels in custom design with their innovative perspective on maximizing space.
Viking Designer line Offers A Fresh Perspective on Premium Performance
November
23
The Viking Designer line welcomes a younger generation of homeowners with a price point that rivals GE, Kitchenaid and Thermador. Available at Capital Distributing, this full line of appliances caters to today's discerning homeowners. Subtle, contemporary styling and casual, clean lines integrate into existing cabinetry and kitchen décor, giving the new Designer Series broad appeal.
Behind the Space: Design Guide ASA 10 Edition Cover
November
16
On the cover of Design Guide Austin-San Antonio 10 Edition it is evident that neutrals and rustic, warm colors and textures are enveloping the southern design world this fall. Palmer Todd, Inc and Baxter Design Group are two prime Austin-San Antonio clients that made an impressive and functional design come to fruition. With a skilled builder, a brilliant architect and a well-established design team, it is apparent that executing this seamless design took a collaborative effort of talent, intuition and intellect.
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