Autism can be an all-consuming emotional roller costar ride. This abbreviated story may sound cut and dry, but that is far from how the past 14 years have been. Sophia is my granddaughter. We call her Sofa loafa (Sofa for short) because as a toddler she loved to loaf around on the family room sofa. …
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Your Design Style Quiz
Do you know your design style? It’s as personal as your color season or wardrobe style. During an initial consultation with Allison Smith, she will ascertain your individual style. If you dont have time for a consult, but still want to satisfy your curiosity, you can take our design quiz right now! It’s fun! It’s …
San Miguel de Allende: Custom furniture
The ASD team sourced the following pieces out of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. These pieces, in conjunction with Allison’s choices of architectural finishes, ultimately made Casa Oasis what is it today – simply stunning. The custom sofas in the center photo above were designed by Allison and a local vendor in San Miguel. The …
Color of the Year 2019: Blush
It’s no secret that 2019’s color of the year is blush. Here are a few highlights from the 2019 Spring Furniture Market at High Point: This trend has already seeped into our local Portland interior design projects for residential remodels in the form of custom, oversized occasional chairs, sweet accent vases, and a dramatic geometric …
Is Gray Passe?
Trends in the last few years have all pointed to black, white, gray, and neutral. However, the pendulum is swinging! We are finally starting to see pops of unique color sneaking into some of our residential remodels. This year saw the rise of blushes for furniture and accent pieces. 2020 design trends point towards a warmer spectrum. We’re seeing …
What is the difference between a designer and a decorator?
Interior decorating and interior designing are NOT the same thing. If this confuses you, we’ve got you covered! Although the two are closely related, you’ll soon come to find that they can be vastly different… Decorating Decorating is simple. You decorate for holidays. You decorate for a new look. Decorators rely on using your current …
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Why Hire an Interior Designer?
Our clients approach us for a myriad of reasons but consistently we see three main themes arise. ‘ data-next-icon=’‘ data-makeresponsive=”true” data-startingposition=”50%”> 1. You need your space to reflect your lifestyle. Our lifestyles change over time and with those changes we expect our environments to adapt. If you find that your kitchen suited the single life …
Scottsdale AZ
This sunny sanctuary located in Scottsdale, Arizona, recently completed in October 2018, was designed with the intention of being a getaway from the client’s original home in the Pacific Northwest during the rainy winter season. Allison Smith Design took this home and transformed it to create a timeless expression of modern artisan design. Right off …
Commercial Rec Center – “Gateway”
This rec center in Everett, Washington has soaring ceilings and tons of natural light. The original concept that was sent to us was very barn-like with craftsman undertones… actually, craftsman overtones. This scheme simply didn’t match the aesthetics for the area. After many iterations on our part, we went with a more contemporary aesthetic. Check …
Rodeo Connection – Beijing’s First Western Bar
Rodeo Connection Bar & Restaurant Completed in December 2018, this modern saloon in Beijing, China is situated on the 26th floor of a rippling tower designed by Giorgio Armani’s Armani/Casa. Rodeo Connection features sweeping city views, a bucking mechanical bull covered in authentic American cattle hide, a retail space selling unique American-made items, and antique …
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