We selected a few common design dilemmas that are often asked of us and thought we would share more of them with you……..
Q. How can I dress up a plain staircase ?
A. Paint the treads and the handrail high gloss black; paint the risers and ballisters white. If you add a carpet runner, leave 3” of stair on either side and install metal rods for extra punch
Q. How do you create a modern design without losing a sense of the past, especially in an area with older homes?
A. Reinterpret traditional design and elements with newer materials. The proportions of the exterior should be inspired by tradition rather than recreate it. By offering modern cues, such as the mailbox or front railing, you provide glimpses of the design inside without being too jarring. Sometimes the street can provide clues as to what to emphasize: the character of the house, openings like windows, and landscaping. Create a transition: the front, which belongs to the streetscape as much to you, should harmonize with its neighbors.
Q. How do you create points of interest or focal points in an open concept space?
A. Group furniture into conversation areas in larger spaces- place sofas and chairs facing one another for an intimate grouping or back to back to create two separate points of view. Anchor one or both ends of a large space with substantial or tall items such as an oversize painting, a mirror or a fireplace with art hung above it.
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