Pantone is a universal color matching system, servicing various industries including the graphic arts, fashion, home, interior, plastics, architectural, paint, industrial design and consumer markets. Each spring and fall the trending colors are launched and frequently these colors are used by fashion designers and interior designers to create designs based on these pallets. Pantone’s Fall 2012 colors include […]
This will be the start of our series on Lavish Kitchens:Let’s be honest, most of us think about our… If money were no object dream kitchen. Have you heard of La Cornue? These show stopping ranges are always the focal point of any kitchen they are in. With prices starting at $6,800 for the single […]
We are excited to share with you a truly one of a kind project designed by our Friends at Walsh Design Group. Designed for a family in Minnetonka, whom four of the members have MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity). MCS is a chronic medical condition characterized by symptoms that the affected person attributes to low-level chemical exposure. Commonly accused […]
The topic on windows, shutters and doors can be long and confusing, here are the basics.WindowsThere are many different style and varieties of windows, below you see an illustration of the most common styles. Single or double-hung windows slide open vertically. A single-hung window’s top pane is fixed, while the bottom pane opens upward. On […]
You have been told that the first impression is the most important. How about the first impression when you enter your home… what is it saying to visitors? Is it showcasing your individual style while welcoming your guests? Lanterns Entry Table Styling A few good things to remember to include when designing an entryway […]
Columns not only offer support to a dwelling, they can be a great architectural detail as well. Depending on the style of architecture they can range from hand carved deep mahogany to sleek and ultra modern. Natural Arts and Crafts Traditional Mid Century Corinthian Italian Renaissance Revival Transitional Contemporary Source: 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 /6
The featured designer of October is Lisa Ball of Design by Lisa. Lisa’s idea of successful design is more than following a formula, it is about helping to create a home that reflects not only good design but reflects her clients as well. Share your background I grew up as an “Army Brat” and lived […]
We are putting the finishing touches of the master bedroom renovation, you can see the before photos here. We achieved all of the clients goals of this project, including creating a larger master bedroom, a functional master bath, more closet space, and a laundry room with lots of hanging space and storage. Master closet Master bedroom Master bathroom Teak Shelf […]
With crisp, cool fall weather upon us we decided to show you what is trending in fireplace designs. Nothing says fall like the fireplace, coffee and a good book. Updated White Classic A white fireplace with a mantel is an interior element that stands the test of time. The classic style of these fireplaces can […]
We spoke with Brenda of Creative Lighting in St. Paul regarding what trends she is seeing in lighting selections. Creative Lighting has been one of the go to lighting showrooms in St. Paul since the 1920’s. “We are seeing simple lines, less formal, and smaller fixtures but better quality.” The Edison style bulbs are showing up […]