At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

Design Solutions – using design to solve undesirable conditions

We painted over light beige walls with sophisticated color to make if feel larger and to hightlight delightful details

Paint, Lighting, Furniture and Decoration dramatically increase the curb-appeal and charm of a neighborhood 4-Square.

My reader wants privacy in her home office but is stymied by the arched doorway.

I got a message the other day from a reader who works from home.  Her home office has an arched doorway and she’s been struggling with ways to create privacy while preserving the arch.  I haven’t been able to speak with her yet to get all the details but I do have one idea that [...]

We debunk the myths that the color white walls and ceilings makes a room look larger, lighter and is best for artwork and resale.

Window films offer a creative, attractive and inexpensive way to block a view or to create privacy while admitting the maximum amount of light.

Lighting controls can help tame confusing banks of light switches — but these systems can be costly.

When I suggested a very deep purple as an accent wall they were quite skeptical. I suggested the color as a perfect near-complement to the grayed sage greens. And also to accent the architecture.

In this kitchen project, all lighting – ambient, task and accent — use exclusively fluorescent or LED lamps.

All rooms should have 3 types of lighting – ambient, task, and accent.