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When working as an interior design consultant for small businesses, I notice a common trend. Sometimes they don’t understand why commercial furnishings cost more than residential furnishings and what makes them a smart investment choice. Commercial and residential furnishes vary in their construction and how they are represented based on their anticipated usage. Commercial furnishings most [...] It seems that many people have been looking for more for less money. People are trying to invest their monetary resources in places that they can put a tangible benefit on, not their interior furnishings. As an interior designer, I always advise my clients to get what the best solution is in the budget, however [...] Being an interior design professional, part of my job includes visiting clients. The only way I am able to help them efficiently is if I know what I am working with. Recently I visited a corporation that I was helping to relocate, and was very troubled at their response to my presence. While the people [...] During my New York City trip one thing that stuck out to me was the high level of light pollution infiltrating the night sky. This shouldn’t be a new concept, or something so surprising seeing New York is such a large city, however I shuddered walking through Times Square in the middle of the night [...] When remodeling a home or corporate space, most of the money and materials is spent in the public spaces. By re-looking at the interior space, you can create a sanctuary, a place to get away and invest in you. Investing in the private spaces in a home creates a place of refuge to recharge and [...] I was in the car recently and noticed a sign that read “extreme dance.” Really? Not that I am not a fan of dance or anything, but it began a dialog between my husband and me where he also questioned it and asked me why everything is “extreme” these days. I think that Americans are [...] People deal with crisis in different ways. This makes sense, every person is different and therefore each experience is unique. I heard on the radio the other day that they (whoever “they” happen to be) are considering proclaiming that we have surpassed the recession stage and are in the midst of a full depression. If [...] Signage is an important part of any interior. Signage well done occurs in ways that become subliminal and are only noticed when someone is looking for it. A recent visit to a local hospital reminded me of how designers try to integrate signage seamlessly into an interior. Thankfully my job takes me to all kinds of [...] The new popular Twitter search tag #neocon10 has been my favorite search for awhile now. NeoCon is a huge interior design trade show held at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago where vendors showcase new products, concepts. present new ideas and where seminars and workshops fill the days with as many continuing educational credits you would [...] The other day I had an opportunity to visit a facility that offers cutting edge technology in the healthcare market. Driving onto campus, I was impressed with the modern feel of the building and once inside had a deep appreciation of the customer showcase, sleek turnstiles to enter the facility and banners proclaiming their environmental [...] |
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