Who says each room can only have one predefined use? Not me! I meet a number of homeowners who have a dining room that is barely used, but they simply don’t know what to do with it. I say we repurpose the room for a better use – something that will become a showcase in . . . → Read More: Out With the Unused, In With the New
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Color plays such an important role in interior design. A room’s entire mood can be enhanced or completely ruined by one decision. The wrong decision can mask interesting design details, help create an uninteresting space or throw everything out of balance. But, when the color is just right, everything comes into focus. Art pops, interesting . . . → Read More: 9 Ways to Use Rich, Dark Colors 
It is rare that interiors designers design spaces for the public (unless you’re in commercial design, obviously). So, when the opportunity came up to work on a public project that will serve some good, I had to jump at the chance. This type of design has both it’s challenges, like building a room in two . . . → Read More: Design for a Cause – Serving Up Style The current green movement sweeping the nation has inspired the reusing of all kinds of materials through the home environment – from reusing barn floors as headboards or old newspapers as lampshades. What I haven’t seen much of is how to reuse your furniture by remodeling it. I call this “remodeling” in a very loose . . . → Read More: Furniture Remodeling Stairs are one of those architectural elements in a home that seem to be forgotten or ignored by most builders and architects. This is especially true in suburban homes where stairs are just stairs. However, stairs can play a much more important role in showing off the homes architecture and style. Stairs give us a . . . → Read More: Stair Design As a designer, I have the opportunity to work in many different environments, with clients at all levels of the income ladder. A couple of months ago, I consulted with a family with three young children. The story is one that is similar to many families with limited funds and limited space, who want to . . . → Read More: Design, No Matter the Budget There is nothing more luxurious for homeowners than having a well-appointed master suite. It provides them with a private sanctuary separate from the rest of the home. This recently completed master bathroom and closet is the epitome of luxury, with a large glass-enclosed shower, custom cabinetry, custom lighting (chandelier and pendant lights), a fully custom . . . → Read More: Designing a Master Bathroom I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Anna Solcaniova King, curator of Anka Gallery (ankagallery.com), on an original and unique art installation that might be a first in the Portland area. “The Interior’s New Clothes” mixes the two worlds of fashion and interior design. The concept is simple, design the space as if it . . . → Read More: JBi’s latest project: The Interior’s New Clothes – An art installation at Anka Gallery Bookshelves and books present a great opportunity for interior designers to use color, texture, pattern with a single set of objects. Whether decorating a bookshelf or using books in some other form, there are many ways in which books can be used to add a personal touch to a space. I’ve collected some pictures of . . . → Read More: Decorating with books Art plays an important role in the overall design of a space. A collection of smaller frames (rather than just one big piece of art) adds texture to a wall and can create a focal point in a room. The pictures below show different ways in which you might arrange your art. Whether you like . . . → Read More: Creating your own art gallery |
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