This year’s trends are all about plush fabrics in rich colors, novelty doors, white kitchens with splashes of color, black and white color palettes, and amazing art-filled wallpapers. Sounds yummy, right? Follow me… VELVET Plush, sexy velvet is a one of the top design trends in 2018 (not that it has ever gone away). I recently…
As an interior designer, I am always concerned with the performance of the materials that I present to clients. I want textiles to be beautiful, durable, and feel good. I love using plush, natural fabrics around my own home, as well as my clients’ homes. However, the fear of everyday wear-and-tear prevents many…
Hotel art, when done right, elevates the space from ho-hum to inspiring. I love being inspired by my surroundings, which is one of the reasons I enjoy living and working in downtown. The new hotels in downtown Denver are innovative with their use of art and materials. Two places have recently caught my eye: The…
The Woman in Gold by Gustav Klimt has excited the imaginations of millions of people. I am captivated by art with a strong narrative, and the story of justice behind this painting is inspiring. On a recent trip to Manhattan, I visited the Woman in the Neue Galerie on the Upper East Side. It has enthralled me…
Hello, friends! The 2017 ASID Crystal Awards were held on Thursday night. The event is like the Academy Awards for the interior design industry, and honors the top interior designers in Colorado. We had our own red carpet moments, reuniting and visiting with fellow designers and other industry leaders. It was great to run into…