Traditional style homes are always rooted in the European styles of previous centuries. Some traditional homes are luxurious and refined, with formal spaces inspired by regal English manors, distinguished French chateaux or elegant Italian palazzo. Others can be quite understated and modest in scale or architectural ornamentation, such as a Georgian townhouse. The rooms in…
Creativity suffers on the cluttered desktop, in the chaotic kitchen and in the messy garage. No masterpiece is born in a studio filled with dried-up brushes and spilled paints, nor in a kitchen full of filthy dishes and greasy pans. Organize and reduce the clutter in your home in order to reinstate your creativity and…
The Chinese believe everything that exists has chi and in turn, everything that has chi has yin qualities and yang qualities. Yin and yang are opposites and complementary- one cannot exist without the other. One teardrop embodies yin qualities, which are soft, passive, nurturing, dark, fluid, even numbers and the right side of the body. …
In traditional Chinese culture, chi is an active principle forming part of every living thing. It is translated as “life-force” or “energy flow”. Chi is believed to be in everything and links surroundings together. It is associated to the flow of energy around and through the body, forming an interrelated and functioning unit. In feng…
The Chinese believe everything in a constant state of change between the five elements or forces of nature called wu-xing: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. These are not literal elements but are qualities, relentlessly overcoming each other in a continuous cycle. It can be creative and productive relationship: Water enables Wood to grow; Wood…
The Ba gua is an essential tool used in feng shui and literally translates to “eight symbols”. The eight diagrams are used to represent the fundamental principles in reality and seen as a range of eight interrelated concepts. The Ba gua is used to divide a home or room into eight areas based on the…
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of design and placement. It is a way of creating harmony between humans and our environment to enhance our well-being. Feng Shui literally translates to “wind-water”, and aims to maximize the beneficial movement of the chi- the universal life force in all things through an environment. People are affected either negatively…
Whether you are a business or an individual, Feng Shui can benefit your life. Are you tired of feeling trapped? Are you ready to attract or improve a relationship? Are you seeking a sense of fulfillment and purpose? Do you want to take your career to the next level of success? Are you buying or…
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) recently updated the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. These changes reflect the legal, social and technological environments in which design is practiced today. It is extremely important that Interior Designers have a sound business practice and ethical parameters. I am thrilled to announce this, as I have always…
You do not have to be RICH to work with an interior designer you just have to work SMART with your designer! Hourly consultations are a smart way to get design tips and selection help. There is a lot that can be done in one hour, so do not be scared of the price! I…
Romantic is a comfortable style that fascinates the senses through soft fabrics, floral patterns, lace, richly carved woodwork, painted furniture and a pastel color palette. Femininity is ideal when it comes to furnishing a romantic styled space. Furniture might range from delicate wrought iron patio chairs to an antique fauteuil. Curvaceous consoles, a hand painted…
The key to a glamorous setting is polish and drama! Color and shine are essential to achieve the ultimate glamorous look. Glamour is something you can add with any style and it is fairly easy to achieve. In any glamorous home you might find Art Deco inspired furnishings, Italian crystal chandeliers, mirrored or lacquered furniture,…
