Posts tagged interior design
An Award-Winning Designer Turns Her Attentions to Online Business(es)
2November 3, 2011
Patricia Davis Brown (Patty as I like to call her sometimes) is a multiple national award winning interior designer, one part of the Dream Team that I have mentioned in these pages ever. so. often. In 1992, Patricia opened a high end cabinetry showroom in Vero Beach, Florida. Through the years she expanded into whole house interior design, lighting design and commercial design. Her business, this business, thrived for many years. That is, until 2009 -- when the recession hit both the high-end market and Florida specifically -- like some sort of 100-year tropical storm. [ . . . ]
Sometimes, Close is Close Enough
6August 4, 2011
I quickly discovered that because of framing, the length of the hall and the attic door there was no way to space these cans evenly. So, on a real deadline and in difficult circumstances, I began considering the modification of framing [ . . . ]
Susan Black :: Interior Design on the Cheap
9July 7, 2011
Young families also may find it difficult to find the extra money to change their homes and add luxuries such as reclining sofas. But to make a difference, you don’t have to hire an interior designer. DIY stores are more than happy to help instruct their customers on how to develop design skills. With a little patience, research and a little extra effort, a designer look can be achieved without designer price. [ . . . ]
Bill Buyok :: Finding Passion in Life with Tile
18April 11, 2011
Once I found the right tiles, I fell in love with them and decided I would start a company to sell them. I thought these niche tiles were ideal for a web-based company. I’ve always enjoyed learning about art and architecture, history and culture, and tile is a great connection.
Christine Skaley :: Trend Report – Men Have Their Say About Pillows
7October 14, 2010
My on the couch survey was me sitting on my couch with my laptop, emailing my select group of respondents who were also likely sitting on their couch with their laptops. An unscientific, informal process with simple pillow questions requiring no analysis, produced some hilarious MAN ANSWERS but mostly, some really candid opinions that should make all of us in the design world sit up and listen. [ . . . ]
