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 14, 2011

Tips of the day - Lighting 4 - Accent Lighting


Accent lighting will really give your space a voice. It will remind you of the often-forgotten spaces that were originally so important during the buying/building process.

Under cabinet lights in the kitchen serve two purposes. They are functional, giving extra light for food prep, and they also add a soft, accenting glow to the space. With the under cabinet lights on or, even better, on dimmers, the home owner is reminded of the full depth of the counters as well as what a wonderful investment the granite (marble/stone/steel/tile, etc) actually turned out to be. And, when the meal is over, and the cook is closing up for the evening, you might hear a soft whisper from the corners of your counters saying, "Hey , look at my beautiful, clean counters... spacious and yearning to be touched again... how about dessert?"

** When searching for your under cabinet lighting, be careful not to get just any LED lights - some tend to be too white and jarring. Ask your hardware clerk for a product with a softer, yellow hue... more similar to incandescent lighting.
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