interior design
Think You Haven’t Got Space for a Garden?
This article orginially appeard on Houzz.com If your outdoor space is tiny, tricky or totally nonexistent, you can still find a way to grow a little garden. Forget big shrubs or sculptural trees and think instead about window boxes, clever climbing vines and lush indoor jungles. Sometimes simply getting hold of the right planters is…
Clean and Serene, This Point Roberts Home Is One Light House
A Point Roberts family home emphasizes fresh air and natural light
Facing south towards the Strait of Georgia and the San Juan Islands, the Point Roberts home of Sonya and David Liu is laid out around a long, L-shaped plan to best angle major spaces, like the large trellised terrace, towards the southern sun
Nine Design Tips for Entertaining in a Small Space
Supersize your next soiree with these clever tricks for lighting, seating and crowd control
This article orinigally appeared on Houzz.com. The fact that you have a small space shouldn’t mean you can’t have big get-togethers. To help you make your space function well for entertaining—while still working for your day-to-day life—here are some of my favorite tips for furniture, styling and even secret crowd control. You can have the night…
Your Best Winter Accessory for the Kitchen
Flowers and foliage will bring cheer to your kitchen even in the dead of winter
This article orginially appeared on Houzz.com. After the festivities of the holiday season have passed, it’s common for a case of the blues to settle in, with a few months’ wait until spring arrives. If this syndrome calls at your home, combat it by treating yourself to a gift of flowers. And since so much…
Meet Greenery, Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year
Give your home a fresh start for the new year with this fun, nature-inspired hue
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. I’ve heard many folks grumble that 2016 has been a rough year. In addition to losing many iconic musical heroes, we are still emerging from an especially heated election season. As we turn our attention to the new year and, hopefully, look forward to a fresh start, the color-management…
12 Home Hot Spots for Holiday Decorating
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Time to dust off those boxes in the garage and clean the spiderwebs from the garland stored in the basement. The holidays are upon us. My two youngest boys have holiday radar. As soon as October 1 hits and the air chills at night, they know it’s time for…
Twin Peaks Meets Steam Punk in this Cozy Snoqualmie Cabin
An artists' retreat near Snoqualmie Pass offers an unexpected take on cabin decor
A 19th century cast iron daybed, porcelain Staffordshire bull terriers and vintage typewriter create a Victorian feel for the drawing room of this cabin near Snoqualmie Pass
Cheat Codes: 9 Designer Shortcuts that Work
Embrace these favorite pro tricks for quick style
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Every interior designer has go-to tricks. Today I’d like to share my top cheats that I use time and again for quick results. These foolproof ideas can solve many of your design dilemmas in an afternoon. 1. The corner plant. Some design teachers will tell you putting a plant…
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