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!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Tip of the Day - Lighting 1 - task lighting


Ok, so this week, I'd like to gear the tips towards lighting. Something most house holds need more of...

Task lighting. Make sure you have lighting specific to the task you are doing. If in an office, you should have a task lamp over your desk area. If you have a favorite chair where you like to curl up and read or knit, there should be a task light just for that space. At a child's desk for homework, over a craft table, under the cabinet or over the counter for food prep, etc. You will see, task lighting makes a WORLD of difference!!
Posted by at
Labels:

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)