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 . . . → Read More: Out With the Unused, In With the New
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Jason Ball Interiors has been getting in the condo remodeling business as of late. Compared to remodeling a free-standing home, condo remodeling is a completely different beast. There are all kinds of regulations and rules set by the HOA to be considered. And, given the close proximity of neighbors (and potential clients), it’s important . . . → Read More: Case Study: Remodeling a Condo in NW Portland 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, . . . → Read More: 9 Ways to Use Rich, Dark Colors My wife and I traveled to Amsterdam and Paris over the Christmas holiday. While the trip was mostly a vacation, it also gave me an opportunity to see how other parts of the world approach interior design. While most of the design world is fairly easily available (due to the internet and international design . . . → Read More: Lessons from Amsterdam: Part 1 
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 . . . → Read More: Design for a Cause – Serving Up Style I was recently interviewed by KNQ Associates, an interior design firm in Singapore, for their blog Home Rejuvenation (http://www.homerejuvenation.com.sg). Take a peak. I think you’ll enjoy my perspective on design and how I have designed the home in which my wife and I live. www.homerejuvenation.com.sg Enjoy the article! 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 . . . → Read More: Furniture Remodeling Think about your kitchen, filled with stone, tile, wood, metal. It’s not really a very “warm” area. Interior designers work hard to make these naturally “cold” environments warmer by using wood tones, warm paint colors, fabric window treatments or other accessories. But, what about the sparkle? Where’s the bling?! This is where kitchen design . . . → Read More: Design Ideas: Adding Sparkle in the Kitchen Okay, I fully admit that I like to do big, expensive projects. I mean, who doesn’t? It allows me to work with higher end materials, higher end products, higher end everything. However, it is just as rewarding to be challenged with a limited budget and make it look expensive. A couple with young children . . . → Read More: Master Bathroom Remodel On A Budget 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 . . . → Read More: Design, No Matter the Budget |
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