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Tag Archives: interior
Designer Chic vs. Contractor Ick
There are many elements in the home that never quite seem to get proper attention from builders or homeowners. HVAC registers and light switches are two prime candidates that needlessly suffer. Typically when a product isn’t specified, contractors often go … Continue reading
Posted in Furniture/Fittings
Tagged Contractor, design, Dieffe, Door, Grafik Eye, interior, Italian, Lutron
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Making Life Easier Through Thoughtful Design
I’m always astonished when I find a tool to help me with my design process that is both free and extremely powerful. The most recent of these is called GuideGuide. I recently stumbled upon this useful Photoshop extension and immediately … Continue reading
Posted in Design/Architecture
Tagged Client, design, GuideGuide, interior, Photoshop, Tools
Looks Good on Paper, Not So Much in Real Life
I’m a very visually oriented person who loves to collect books and magazines for knowledge, inspiration and perhaps simply just to collect. With the discount rates for most magazines being particularly attractive, I unfortunately tend to amass way too many … Continue reading
Posted in Design/Architecture, Random
Tagged design, interior, Photography, Staging, Styling
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How Smart is Your Glass?
When it comes to windows we usually want them to block the elements and hope that someone else will wash them. There are the usual choices of vinyl, wood and aluminum – double or triple pane – low “e” and gas … Continue reading
