by Danielle Saintard Valiente | Jan 20, 2021 | Accents, Blog, Get Inspired
In interior design, soft goods refers to the soft materials utilized within an environment to enhance furnishings, architectural details and walls. These finishes can “soften” the space to create a warm and inviting atmosphere as well as pull design elements and...
by Danielle Saintard Valiente | Dec 1, 2020 | Accents, Get Inspired, Rooms, Wall Coverings
Trim it Out One of the most important subcontractors involved in a new construction or remodel project is the trim carpenter. Your trim carpenter is the one responsible for making your home look more expensive or less expensive than it really is. Their quality can be...
by Danielle Saintard Valiente | Nov 4, 2020 | Color, Get Inspired, Rooms
Accent Trim — How to Do It Have you ever seen trim in a color other than white and thought about if it was a good idea or not? I am here to tell you that it IS a good idea. Why paint your trim a color? Be unique- most of the world has white trim. Highlight your...
by Danielle Saintard Valiente | Oct 14, 2020 | Design Style, Get Inspired
Design Collage Travel experiences, weather, colors, fabrics and patterns are a constant source of inspiration. The best way to test out an idea or a palette is to create a collage, where you can test how the materials and finishes blend into each other and juxtapose...
by Danielle Saintard Valiente | Sep 14, 2020 | Design Style, Get Inspired, Rooms
I know that the majority of people seek out and crave symmetry. I get it, but all I ask of you is to choose at least one opportunity to embrace asymmetry too! Why go for the uneven bars? Uneven means more difficult, but high risk means high reward. If you want...