Unless you are in the design or construction industry, you probably have no idea what LEED certification of a building means or why you would want to certify a building. You hear a lot of talk about eco-friendly and green products like flooring, furniture, clothes and cleaning products these days, but LEED is still growing roots in the consumer sector. In the simplest terms, the LEED certification process focuses on the design and construction of Green buildings. What do the terms Green and Sustainability mean in regards to buildings? Building [...]
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Sofa and Chair Shopping – The Quality Is Under The Cover
When you shop for upholstered furniture, what are you really getting? If we listen to manufacturers and sales clerks, all of the sofas are wonderful and they’ll last forever. So many of us have had the experience of buying a new sofa only to be disappointed a few years later by flattened cushions, sagging springs and a torn cover. It’s difficult to tell how well a piece of furniture is made by inspecting it from the outside. To find a good sofa or chair, you need an interior designer, and [...]
A Day in the Life of An Interior Designer…
Walking into our shop at 8:30 am and I’ve already answered one client phone call, a few emails from vendors and tweeted about my morning. Every day is a different adventure filled with store customers, clients, freight companies, vendors, manufacturers, our workroom and various craftsmen that are working on projects for us. I can usually sneak in the store, get my computer up and going, which can take about 15 minutes these days thanks to Microsoft and other various programs, all before the UPS and FedEx delivery people are [...]
Why Hire an Interior Designer, Now?
Your relationship with your interior designer can be a valuable part of your family's lifestyle for many years. You wouldn't purchase a stock or investment property without educating yourself first. And typically you would seek the advice of a professional.