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 17, 2011

Tip of the Day: Mix & Match


Now, I know it's easier and safer to buy the complete set of furniture at once. But just remember that all the pieces in a furniture group do not have to match. Contrast and compliment are great words to include in your design plan. Basically, if you love a particular piece, buy it. But if you buy too much of the same, then all of a sudden, your favorite piece looses it's magic.

Tip: It's OK to mix and match. Just remember, when doing so, to keep some commonality so that it "compliments" the whole design, i.e.; different chairs, all the same height; or different size picture frames, all the same color; or seating in different fabrics, all within the same color scheme.
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