Interior Design Question from Askville Viewer – How Do I Hang Pictures?

This is one of the biggest challenges for many readers and it is critical that it be done properly to achieve the right balance in the design of a room.  What I see happen most often when hanging pictures is placing them too high. 
Here are a few easy tips:
If you have a big wall and [...]

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How to Unify the Interior Design of Your Home

For my Askville readers and others of you that want to do your own interior design, here are some tips to help you create a beautiful interior.  There is much more to design than color, but it is one of the most impactful elements of interior design.
When I start a project with a client, it [...]

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Upcoming Articles on Interior Design

Hello everyone,
We conducted our first teleseminar yesterday about “Making the Most of Your Interior Design Internship.”  We aren’t sure how many we had on the call, and since it was our first, it was a good trial run.  If your school is interested in having us repeat the seminar, please contact us through a comment [...]

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Pink Elephant in the Room

As promised, here is another war story from the archives.  About ten years ago, our neighbors (now close friends) hired me to design and renovate their master bedroom and bathroom. 
It started as a typical job – it was a renovation of two rooms.  By the time we finished the design work the adjacent bedroom and [...]

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Color or No Color?

Luxe Magazine asked me to answer a few questions that might be of interest to you.  I will let you know when the issue is available on the stands. 
Why do bright colors tend to generate positive responses?
Color does evoke emotional responses. A monochromatic room in muted colors feels serene and calm. Punches of bright colors [...]

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