Announcing a Brand New World of Opportunity A Letter To Our Clients We are proud to announce that we are changing our business name from Designer Showcase to Urbane Design. A step ahead of our growing market; we wanted an up-to-date brand which would reflect our innovative and chic design style, but most importantly one…
In order to achieve the country/cottage style home comfort is key! Country houses are overflowing with charm and personal style. Furnishings might include family heirlooms or hand me downs mixed with flea market finds. One might also find a room filled with painted wood furnishings, overstuffed upholstery pieces and slipcovers. Wall colors tend toward a…
In the modern day home, the family room is the center; it is essential that chi flows freely and has easy access to the rest of your home. With its central location it is associated with the earth element and the color yellow, because of its lively function the family room is yang. Do have…
People with eclectic style are not driven by trends and are comfortable in any number of settings. Living spaces will invariably include an offbeat mix of furnishings- a Victorian sofa reupholstered in linen, alongside two modern chairs. These spaces may include a mix of modern art with antique furniture, or they might be styled with…
A living room needs to be warm and inviting; a happy place in which to entertain and for your family to gather. This room regardless of the décor will affect your friendships, family relationships and your success- the chi should flow in a lively fashion. Do place a large or heavy piece of furniture in…
Spring cleaning not only means giving your home a deep cleaning but de-cluttering and organizing your space to welcome the warmer seasons ahead. Relieve your senses and reinvigorate your space with these simple tips. Focus Focus on one room/space at a time. Don’t stop until one room is finished. Make sure everything has a place…
Whether you work from home or simply have a study or work station, you need to separate its activity from your home life because each has a different pattern of chi. In an ideal world there should be a completely separate entrance into your home office so you can easily move from one mode into…
An appealing exterior will help attract healthful chi and will improve your homes overall feng shui. Whether you have a large backyard, a small courtyard or potted plants on a balcony, the idea of harmony applies just as much in your garden as it does in your home. Do have your garden appear as though…
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to give a room a fresh new look is by painting the walls. Choose hues that appeal to you! If you are considering selling your home, stick to neutrals, such as white, ivory, beige or soft classic hues with great appeal, such as light grey-blue, tan or…
Comfortably informal, warm and inviting completely describe casual style. Casual homes use simple details, plush upholstery, textured fabrics, low luster surfaces and natural materials. People are generally selective about what they bring into their homes and will only settle for well made furniture with clean lines, such as Shaker or Mission style pieces. Furniture pieces…
Proper cushion makes carpeting more comfortable underfoot, provides insulation and noise reduction and most importantly prolongs carpet life. Much attention and energy is devoted to selecting carpet, but pad is a crucial part of your flooring and should not be forgotten. Don’t go cheap because it is hidden- think of it as insurance that will…
Carpet is the top floor covering choice in the United States. It is soft underfoot, forgiving of less than perfect subfloors, available in thousands of colors, weaves and textures, dampens sounds and can be budget friendly. The most important factor in choosing carpet for your home is to understand your lifestyle and select carpet that…
