Check out our Holiday Decorating Ideas - on 3 different budgets! It's not too soon to start thinking about re-vamping your Dining room for company!
9.24.2009
9.15.2009
Executive Home Office
For those of you out there who meet with clients on a regular basis in your Home Office, here are some great ideas to achieve a professional look - while still having function close at hand.
Great traditional office set-up. Executive desk, Credenza, and comfortable wing back chairs for your guests. The Oriental rug adds great color, pattern, and texture.
A wall of bookcases always gives an "impressive" feeling. Keep books with the same binding or similar colors together, and add in a few key accessories for a classic look.
The key to the cleanliness of this Executive Office lies behind these closed doors.
All of the necessary (and usually unsightly) office equipment is hidden in this converted closet. When the owners need to meet with clients, they can simply shut the doors and have a perfectly composed space in which to greet them. A great storage system is key, as you can see here. Everything has its place and is convenient to the user.
9.01.2009
Check out our morning segment on KTVK Channel 3!
Judith just filmed an amazing Home Office transformation on KTVK Channel 3 this morning!
See the segment here:
http://www.azfamily.com/video/gmaz-index.html?nvid=394334&shu=1
See the segment here:
http://www.azfamily.com/video/gmaz-index.html?nvid=394334&shu=1
8.25.2009
Announcing the Winners of the Ugliest Home Office Contest!
Here they are! It was a tough choice, there were so many that could have used our help. Thanks to all who entered!
1st RUNNER UP
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
1st RUNNER UP 2ND RUNNER UP
The Grand Prize Winner won a FREE SPACESplan Start-up Package (a $395 value! - visit our website for more details). Both runner's up will receive a FREE 1-hour consultation. We'll be heading out to the homes in the upcoming weeks and will share their progress/photos with you!
Stay tuned for future contests!
8.18.2009
Tips for decorating your first apartment:
1. Furniture. Check out places like Ikea, Urban Outfitters, local furniture store clearance centers (Copenhagen here in Phoenix has an awesome outlet for contemporary furniture on the west side) and even Overstock.com for staple pieces, such as a sofa, dining table & chairs, nightstands, and bookcases. Since you’re probably stuck with a relatively small space, try finding items that can serve double-duty, like storage ottomans or a low bookcase that can serve as an entertainment center as well as storage for all those books you’ll most likely accumulate. Your desk can serve double-duty as a nightstand. And utilize wall space as much as you can in order to keep the floor space clutter-free. Wall shelves make the perfect spot for books, photos, and accessories.
2. Artwork on the cheap. Purchase several canvases from the local art store (like Michael’s or Joann) and wrap them with inexpensive fabric remnants. Easily changeable depending on your mood! Or try a wall collage of you favorite items to add impact to blank, white walls. Things like hats, musical instruments, or even record album covers will add a nice punch of color and texture.
3. Accessory items. Most of the time, these are a luxury. But you don’t need many to make an impact. A few well placed, key pieces (like an interesting glass vase) will go much farther than numerous unnecessary items that will just add to a cluttered feeling. Places like Pier 1 and Cost Plus are meccas for inexpensive, cool ethnic (and contemporary) accents. Colorful toss pillows on a neutral sofa will add instant impact, and brighten up your space.
And finally, don't forget to ask your friends and family to "donate" any items that they don't need, you'll be surprised at what you actually get!
Check out our post from 6.29.09 for some great decorating ideas for under $20!
2. Artwork on the cheap. Purchase several canvases from the local art store (like Michael’s or Joann) and wrap them with inexpensive fabric remnants. Easily changeable depending on your mood! Or try a wall collage of you favorite items to add impact to blank, white walls. Things like hats, musical instruments, or even record album covers will add a nice punch of color and texture.
3. Accessory items. Most of the time, these are a luxury. But you don’t need many to make an impact. A few well placed, key pieces (like an interesting glass vase) will go much farther than numerous unnecessary items that will just add to a cluttered feeling. Places like Pier 1 and Cost Plus are meccas for inexpensive, cool ethnic (and contemporary) accents. Colorful toss pillows on a neutral sofa will add instant impact, and brighten up your space.
And finally, don't forget to ask your friends and family to "donate" any items that they don't need, you'll be surprised at what you actually get!
Check out our post from 6.29.09 for some great decorating ideas for under $20!
8.17.2009
Yay! Back to school time!
Since it's back to school time, we thought a couple of posts on decorating dorm rooms and first apartments might come in handy. Come back tomorrow for Tips on decorating your first apartment!
Tips for making your dorm room reflect YOUR personality:
You’re pretty limited on what you can do in a dorm room typically. They’ll usually supply you with the basic necessities, such as a bed, desk, nightstand, dresser, etc. And you really can’t change them, they are what they are. But there are a few things you can do in order to give your new space some personal expression (and make it feel a little more like home).
1. Great bedding is the easiest way to add some much needed color to a bland dorm room. There are options in every color, pattern, texture, and price point. Add a few colorful accent pillows for drama - and so you can prop yourself up against the wall for study time.
2. Artwork is always a challenge since you’re not usually able to place any holes in the walls. Especially if the rooms are made of concrete block! Posters are the common choice, but if you want your space to stand out, why not place a collage of colorful record album covers on one wall (use the same thick poster tape to hang them). Or better yet, take one of your favorite photos and blow it up to poster size, playing with the layout or cropping it to make it a little more abstract. This might be especially nice if it’s your first time away from home - you can use a photo that reminds you of home, but no one will have to know! They’ll just think it’s a great piece of unique art.
3. Colorful plastic storage bins placed around the room will add pops of color as well as much needed storage for clothing, books, etc. They can also be used for impromptu seating when necessary!
4. A patterned area rug will also help liven up the space, and add warmth under your feet. Choose a couple of the colors from the bedding as your cue when selecting the perfect one.
Tips for making your dorm room reflect YOUR personality:
You’re pretty limited on what you can do in a dorm room typically. They’ll usually supply you with the basic necessities, such as a bed, desk, nightstand, dresser, etc. And you really can’t change them, they are what they are. But there are a few things you can do in order to give your new space some personal expression (and make it feel a little more like home).
1. Great bedding is the easiest way to add some much needed color to a bland dorm room. There are options in every color, pattern, texture, and price point. Add a few colorful accent pillows for drama - and so you can prop yourself up against the wall for study time.
2. Artwork is always a challenge since you’re not usually able to place any holes in the walls. Especially if the rooms are made of concrete block! Posters are the common choice, but if you want your space to stand out, why not place a collage of colorful record album covers on one wall (use the same thick poster tape to hang them). Or better yet, take one of your favorite photos and blow it up to poster size, playing with the layout or cropping it to make it a little more abstract. This might be especially nice if it’s your first time away from home - you can use a photo that reminds you of home, but no one will have to know! They’ll just think it’s a great piece of unique art.
3. Colorful plastic storage bins placed around the room will add pops of color as well as much needed storage for clothing, books, etc. They can also be used for impromptu seating when necessary!
4. A patterned area rug will also help liven up the space, and add warmth under your feet. Choose a couple of the colors from the bedding as your cue when selecting the perfect one.
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