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Monthly Archives: January 2010

A Budget Mid-Century Modern Remodel in Kitchen Trends Magazine!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 18

Oh yeah, don’t think I am not excited! Kitchen Trends Magazine is a primo magazine for a designer to be in so I consider myself very lucky! (click on the link to take you to the...

Would you…. use wood?

Thursday, January 28, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 9

Personally, I love wood countertops. We try and find a way to add wood to almost every kitchen we design. From a designer’s perspective, a wood top adds an organic feel to a kitchen that...

I am in love with tile but just say no to 4×4 tumbled marble

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 9

Walker Zanger is another favorite. You can mix and match tile from various manufacturers and create your own line! I say there are infinite possibilities with tile and should be a designers dream! But, just...

Baths of color

Thursday, January 21, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 0

I assured her that people did indeed use color in their baths and that she could as well! So we planned a taupe and aqua color scheme for the little bath. Before she got to...

Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 4

Three designers have been challenged to create the most beautiful room in the NYC flagship Bloomingdales! They are all beautiful but I am partial to the Elle Decor room designed by Eddie Ross. Check out...

Small Business and the Economy

Monday, January 18, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 1

A couple of my colleagues asked me to rerun this post from last June. I think is still timely and truthfully many business owners in our area are feeling much more optimistic going into 2010....

Color of the year: Turquoise (just don’t call it teal)

Thursday, January 14, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 4

Pantone, considered the leading authority on color for the past 45 years announced that Turquoise, (PANTONE 15-5519) is the color of the year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects...

How can you know the right answer if you do not ask the right question?

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 6

Note: Was asked by a couple of tradespeople to run this again. Orig published in January. Interesting conversation tonight while talking to my attorney. Ok, well really it is my dad but he IS an...

If you are thinking about building a new home…

Monday, January 11, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 0

Ok, here is the good news: Since Jan 4th when we went back after New Year’s holiday, we have had 6 very good clients walk in the door. I am always excited about new potential...

Trends in Faucet Design

Monday, January 11, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 0

Recently I have received several phone calls for design interviews on trends going into 2010. The topics have ranged from general trends in kitchen and bath design, to an article focused only on bath faucets...

Broan Nu Tone Fan/light auto senses humidity level

Thursday, January 7, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 0

I like to talk about cool stuff. Things that sometimes, you may not consider when redoing your bathroom. There is a long list and the ventilation tops it.I know this may not be the hot...

How NOT to get hired…or IS IT ME??

Thursday, January 7, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 8

ok, I have ranted on FB and now am doing it here…I mean after all, what good is it to have a blog if you cannot complain a bit? I am actively looking for a...

Wolf Microwave Drawer is a superb appliance!

Thursday, January 7, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 2

We just installed our first Wolf Microwave drawer and I have to tell you it is one awesome appliance! From a design perspective first: The unit is just like we would expect from Subzero/Wolf engineers....

Happy New Year! Welcome 2010!

Friday, January 1, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 0

I am sicker than a dog and hardly feel like doing much of anything other than curling up with a great book, of which I received several for Christmas! But, oddly, despite feeling poorly, I...