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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 …

STOP BUYING BAD SOFAS/SECTIONALS RIGHT NOW

How many of us have fallen into the trap of purchasing a bad sofa?  We’ve been there and we know how much it negatively effects the functionality of your home.  Where do you want to crash after a long day? What furniture does your family use the most?  See what we’re getting at here? Your …

Auburn, WA Rec Center

This rec center in Auburn, Washington features a bold orange wall, a beautiful blue subway-tiled fireplace, and eye-catching texture for days. The exterior of this rec center features wooden gables that protrude from the building. The underside of the gables showcase the natural beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Many of the interior …

Eastmoreland Bungalow

Set in an early-twentieth century neighborhood in SE Portland filled with lush greenery, this Eastmoreland home was past due for some loving updates.  You may have seen our previous basement renovations of this home not too long ago.  Well we can officially say the rest of the home is finished!  Allison knew she had to …

Russell St. BBQ – A Southern Counter

Located at 4246 SE Belmont St. Portland, Oregon 97215 The owners of Portland’s original Russell St. BBQ once again approached us to help with their restaurant design. The structure of this space lent itself to a great design – with its beautiful wooden beam system, operating street-side garage door, and skylights that brighten the entire …

Everett, WA Rec Center

ASD headed to Everett, Washington to complete the interior design for the Rec Center at Puget Park Apartments.  A sprawling ceiling leads to a dramatic fireplace flanked in tons of natural light as you walk in.  Using a darker ceiling color helps to break up the space and make sense of the multiple ceiling heights. …

St. John’s Vacation Rental

When the ASD team travels we love a fully furnished and well-thought-out design with matching flatware, dishes, and bedding (it really is the little things).  Entire home vacation rentals are all the rage now and this home in North Portland needed a furniture refresh to keep with the times. The design goal was to create …

Springtime Table Spread

Springtime is light, bright and cheery – just as having guests over should be! Take a look at our spring color season table setting below to get some inspiration for your own spread!   Happy Decorating! -ASD Crew

San Miguel de Allende — A Business Trip for the Books

If you keep up on our blogs, you’ve seen that one of our projects this year is a contemporary hacienda in San Jose del Cabo.  Now that the home is nearing the end of construction, Allison and Julika were able to travel to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to shop for furnishings for Casa Oasis. …

Milwaukie Makeover

This home in Milwaukie, Oregon was a combination of “already there” and “let’s add a little flare”. Using a variety of colors and textures will liven up a space. You can do this in small doses, or to an entire room… Life is short, am I right?   Using fun accessories can be a great …