It’s that pretty little dish at Grandma’s house near the davenport that holds those hard candies that have magically all fused into one. It’s those petite white vases that were made to display a single red rose. Sometimes it lives in the china cabinet–too delicate for regular use. We’ve all seen it, but few have really paid it the …
Tag Archives: Your Color Season
Eastmoreland Remodel: Phase I
This lovely family, two teenage daughters and their father, decided it was time to take advantage of all of the underutilized space their gorgeous 1928 Eastmoreland English cottage. They asked us to create a plan for a three-phase total home remodel. Goals include the addition of a basement bathroom, turning their basement storage space into …
Fall Soft Paint Palette
In a previous post we took you through the Five Steps to Your Personal Color Seasons Palette. If you love the warm colors of fall, then this Fall Soft Paint Palette is perfect for you. This warm palette sets the proper mood with soothing wheat tones and spicy accents. Add richness with a plaid or …
The Shanghai Project
An upscale design for an industrial setting. Having worked in China previously on a western-themed resort community, Jackson Hole, I already had a feeling for how to work through the language barrier. When working on new construction in the States we’re able to focus on the details and oversee the implementation of our designs in …
Lake Oswego New Build: Phase 2
Starting to come together… Last week we took you through the preliminary design process, the part where moving a wall requires an eraser, rather than a sledgehammer. This week it all starts to become real. Our amazing team of contractors have been working so hard to get this house together and their efforts can finally …
Federal Way: Park 16 Rec Center
In a previous post we showed you a behind the scenes look at this project. With two floors, a kitchen, fireplace, and lots of space for recreation, we had to come up with a plan to keep it consistent, while giving each space its own feel. The name of the apartment complex attached to this …
On the Cusp of Spring
Valentines Day One of my favorites not only for the messages of love and the innocent sweetness of it, but also because it marks the changing of the season with a burst of vibrant reds and lush, lively blues, greens and pinks. This is one of the few holidays that translates well into a color …