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!

Friday, January 21, 2011

Tip of the Day - Cabinets/Consoles



In my house, everything has to have more than one function. That is why I LOVE multi-functional furniture!! Here is one example...

In my last house, my TV cabinet, not only housed my TV, cable box, game console/DVD player and receiver, but the bottom TWO drawers housed the kids stuff. The top drawer was organized with diapers, wet wipes and burp cloths and the bottom drawer was easily accessible for the little guys to put their toys. It worked out wonderful. "For everything a place, and everything in it's place." my hero, Peter Walsh.

And if your TV cabinet won't work, never underestimate a darling chest. They are narrow, and can house crayon boxes, my 9 year old's drawings and art supplies, coloring books, games, you name it! No one will ever know!
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