As we are experiencing the Dog Days of Summer, I thought it appropriate to share ideas for planning stylish and creative built-in sleeping areas for dogs. Our pets are an important part of our household. Homeowners are finding that designing for their companion’s comfort, as well as their convenience, can be an exercise in delightful […]
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NKBA First Place National Award Winning Kitchen 2016 As promised, I am finally sharing the details of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) First Place National Award Winning Kitchen. I have waited to share the before and after photos with my readers because I wanted to convey properly the beauty of this kitchen, the
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Award Winner for Best Large Kitchen 3rd Place National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)Puget Sound Chapter announced the winners of the annual Design Competition last week. I am so pleased that this Award Winning Kitchen Design won 3rd Place for Best Large Kitchen! Do you love before and after photos as much as I do?
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The most Exquisite and Enchanting Chandelier Ever! A beautiful chandelier can be an artistic statement for the entire house! Even the electricians (three in all) were taking photos to remember how enchanting this chandelier looked in this Yarrow Point dining room. For years I’ve been searching for the perfect chandelier for this home. After installing
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Kitchen and Bath Design Trends 2016 and beyond are featured at KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) in Las Vegas. An early flight allowed me to capture the dazzling sunrise above Mount Rainier. Just the start of a beautiful four days of ingesting all things splendid and delicious! Many of the Kitchen and Bath Design
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Winner HGTV People’s Choice Award! I am thrilled to have been selected the Winner in the HGTV People’s Choice Awards 2016. Today I received a FedEx package and didn’t even open it as I was rushing to an appointment. Let’s just say I was surprised when I opened it as I didn’t even know there
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Overview of the Kitchen Remodel This lovely Mid Century kitchen remodel had its much anticipated unveiling on New Year’s Eve. Ready to upgrade their 80’s kitchen to modernize and better exemplify the character of their 1950’s home, the homeowners kept the design and materials selected a secret to their friends and family until it
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I took my phone on my weekly walk today along the shores of Lake Washington hoping to capture the Autumn colors. Let me take you on a photo tour of the Beautiful Mount Baker neighborhood. To my surprise, very few trees have changed color as you can see here along the Boulevard. My Autumn color
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And this just happened! I will write about the process and post before and after photos of this beautiful kitchen soon! While this kitchen placed First in the Puget Sound region, I am waiting for the Las Vegas announcement of the National Award Winners before I post the details. I’ll be in Las Vegas to
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The annual San Francisco Decorators Showcase in May is an event I look forward to every year. Once again I was fortunate to experience this fabulous showcase of a variety of designers’ creativity in San Francisco. I took lots of pictures and will add a few to this featured Houzz ideabook which are superior to
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A Japanese-inspired kitchen and garden remodel gives a Seattle couple their own little piece of Kyoto. Enjoy a tour of my friends’ wonderful interpretation in their newly remodeled kitchen. My Houzz: A Kitchen Update With Indoor-Outdoor Beauty
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I have a thing for chandeliers. Doesn’t everybody? When I travel I am always on the lookout for chandeliers which may suit my clients. Why are they so hard to select? I am asked many times for guidance to the following questions. How high should I hang my chandelier? The ideal position is lower than
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My best friend in college married a Dane. I will never forget a chilly Winter visit to Copenhagen. She and her husband introduced us to the delight of “Hygge”. It is a word for which there is no English equivalent. You’ve heard that the Danes are the happiest people on earth. And yet they barely
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When drawing up a floor plan and arranging your furniture, the placement of the Television can make or break a room. Televisions are getting larger but also the profile is easier to work with as it becomes thinner. I collected some ideas in my Houzz ideabook and hope that these might give you some inspiration.
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I love all things lettered. I love letters! Have to Post/Share this. My nephew posted this on Facebook today and I don’t have any details. There was no text to accompany the post. We share a love of typography. He is earning a degree in advertising. But then I think he might be in love.
When the holiday decorations are all stored away, it might be the ideal time to rethink and re arrange your furniture. I am always inspired to change things up for a refreshing start to the New Year. Here are 8 ideas to get those creative juices flowing. #1 Find the focal point. Consider what the
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Don’t want to spend a lot of money to get a luxurious and rich looking kitchen? Here are 5 cheap and easy ideas to make it happen before the holidays. #1 Paint your walls a lighter color. This will be especially effective if your cabinets are dark. Better yet, paint your old cabinets. A light
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For much of my career I was in business development in the corporate office arena. Most of the Key Bank branches in the Northwest in the 90’s and all of their operations facilities were designed by me and my team. While I believe aesthetics is always important, ergonomics and functionality were a huge part of
I was fortunate to view this stunning collection of Interior Designers’ creative imaginations at the 2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Over two dozen distinguished designers participated in brandishing their talents in different rooms. All of the proceeds benefit the San Francisco University High School. The home has a magnificent views of the Presidio, Golden Gate
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