The journal — page 21

Design insights

September 23, 2015 — Design

Bring The Colors Of Fall Into Your Home

The days of sun kissed skin and pool side cocktails are becoming a distant memory, as we embrace the first week of Fall. Today we welcome dewy mornings and colorful landscapes with a verse from the talented poet, John Clare; “And I do love the varied hue, And I do love the browning plain:; And I […]

September 16, 2015 — Design

To Metal Or Not To Metal: That Is The Question!

As I stare at our 20 year old roof in the sweltering summer heat, at a roof that so desperately needs replacing, I can feel a slight tinge of despair. On my worst days, a “new” anything brings upon a feeling of elation, but this time it’s different. It’s not a new sofa or our newly renovated kitchen. It’s a new […]

September 11, 2015 — Design

Little Known Ways To Bring A Room To Life

Have you ever walked into a room and saw right through it? A room where your eyes had a difficult time finding a resting place? Did you noticed an absents of flutters you typically get when you see something unique, radiant and beautiful? A place of beauty and interest was left at the front door, not beyond. You may have felt this in an friends home, but […]

September 4, 2015 — Design

Color Psychology

Ever since the infamous experiments of John Calhoun which studied the effects of space and environment on rats, it’s been acknowledged that poor surroundings can have a negative effect on a community. What’s been less explored is the impact of environmental specifics on the individual. Recent experiments in street design aimed at reducing crime and suicide, however, […]

August 17, 2015 — Design

Scientific Proofs

There are plenty of reasons to hire a great interior design team to sort out the look of your home. It impresses your friends, makes you feel proud, expresses your personal tastes, and can knock considerable amounts of money off the running costs of your home. However, scientists are increasingly coming to realize what those of […]

July 29, 2015 — Design

The Inside Story- What Designers REALLY Do

WHAT DO YOU DO ALL DAY? Back by popular demand we are reposting our “What Designers Really Do” blog today. We found a deep interest in our design process and are happy to share it with you again. I recently met with an intelligent reporter who focuses on architecture and engineering in the media. We […]