Category Archive for "Design Disasters"

Category Archives: Design Disasters

Lighting choices….Is it me??

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 7

I was inspired to write this quick blog post from a Facebook Friend who has a great blog: Strange Closets that features weekly home tours, cool design shops in Chicago area and interviews with designers...

Can we take the simplicity design concept too far?

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 13

Ok, so really I know that many of my blog-o-buddies may cry foul here but I simply do not think this is good design. Not now, not ever. I keep thinking there surely is a...

If the designer isn’t Mick Jagger, do not show up in leather pants!

Monday, February 21, 2011

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 6

Ok, I know I am a little late to the party on this one as the ad has been out and about for awhile ( truthfully think the ad was designed and created in the...

When do you stand firm?

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 4

I am up against a wall. May be fired. Probably will be. But at what point do you say “taste is subjective but good design is not?” I always try to work with clients who...

What NOT to do in your kitchen remodel: 5 planning mistakes

Saturday, January 8, 2011

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 9

Everyone is always talking about tips on how to remodel your kitchen. But no one seems to address some of the planning mistakes that I see every day. This is not a comprehensive list as...

Don’t forget to look up! Details above the sight line.

Friday, August 27, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 11

Three pet peeves. Ok, I have a few more but how about just three tonight? A client of mine had remarked today she saw a house on the MLS that she thought maybe I had...

KBIS Highlights:Safety Tub is safe example of “Not”!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

posted by: Cheryl

comments: 1

Really, and some people thought this was cool? And actually voted it as a “peoples choice” award? Who, may I ask, are these people voting?? Put the money for your kid in a 401k and...