Creating Kid Friendly Spaces- Finishes

May 15, 2012 Interior design

WALLS I frequently recommend paints with a slightly higher sheen than the typical flat finish. Most manufacturers offer these, but they may have different names such as “satin” or “egg shell.” These paint surfaces are more washable and more forgiving than their flat-finish cousins. I happen to like the look of them better anyway, so [...]

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Creating Kid Friendly Spaces, part 2

May 10, 2012 Interior design

FURNITURE Choosing furniture items that kids can grow up with helps extend the lifespan of your purchases. If space allows, consider a full or queen bed in lieu of the typical twin kid’s bed. If space is at a premium, bunk configurations include full over full, or twin over full. These arrangements can be fun [...]

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Designs for Living- Creating Kid Friendly Spaces

May 8, 2012 Interior design

The term “interior design” conjures images of high style and beautiful aesthetics. If there are children in your home, you may think living with kids and having a stylish home is a contradiction in terms.  That doesn’t have to be so, but it does mean integrating kid-friendly design solutions.     PHASES and STAGES Living [...]

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Anthropology rocks!

May 3, 2012 Retail design

With a background in retail design among my other tracks, I love to follow what’s happening in the industry. When I shop, I’m looking as much at the design and display as I am at merchandise. A leader in women’s fashion retailing, Anthropology continues to be a trending force. They helped to create and put [...]

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