Welcome to your virtual designer... Sometimes, when people ask me what I think about a design project they've tackled on their own, I am left thinking, "Oh, I wish you would have asked me before you spent the money/time on that." Sometimes, the advice is as simple as, "two inches to the left" or "add a contrast color" or "one shade darker" or "no, that chair is way too big for your space" and the design goes from "nice" to "wow!" So, please, please ask me BEFORE you pick a paint color, hang a curtain, or select a flooring.

This is how it works: I am open to any and all design related questions. Just post your question on this blog or email it to me at yabdesign2000@yahoo.com. You can also send me a picture of the item or space for which you need advice. Then I will post your question and answer for others to see and reference. I believe so much in preventing design disasters that I would even make Skype appointments if you have a bigger design dilemma you want to run by me.

So, tell your friends and family and send in your questions and I will address them one by one. I'm looking forward to working with you!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Tip of the Day - Hanging clustered picture frames



As a rule of thumb, I like to tell people to use any shape and size, but keep them all one color. There might be some exceptions to the rule (i.e.; different finishes, but all antiques, etc.,) but it is a safe rule to follow. And it is always smart to take the time to make templates and lay them out first before you start nailing away. Also, make sure to take into account the whole space. If you are clustering the pictures on one wall, find the center of the wall from the sides, then start the center of your cluster 2/3 the way up the wall and work your way out. If you are clustering above a piece of furniture (sofa, hall chest, piano etc.) then you still want to stay roughly around 2/3 the way up the wall, but the bottom of your cluster should not be higher than 18" above your piece of furniture - no matter how high your walls are.
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  1. UnknownJuly 7, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Could you please share the entire photo? I'd love to recreate this

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