tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973728617740944648Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:40:16 +0000The Decorating VoiceThe Decorating Voice Blog was created by The Society of Decorating Professionals to help your decorating business and staging business grow, and to offer decorating tips and guidelines for the homeowner.http://www.thedecoratingvoice.org/info@thesdp.com (The Decorating Voice)Blogger285125thedecoratingvoice/HAAmhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973728617740944648.post-4058922627506865428Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:33:00 +00002009-10-09T18:40:16.965-07:00Tricks of The TradeDIY DecoratingHome Staging 101Staging Tips and TrendsHow I See ItIndustrial Goes Glam<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390779266044954338" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_thI8nqHBPwY/Ss_lLk8mhuI/AAAAAAAAAMI/W4E4IQtKR3I/s320/kitchen2.gif" /><br /><div><br /><div><div>I just decorated and staged a house for the Parade of Homes in Winston Salem. The event runs this weekend and next. When I work with a client I like to pay tribute to the homeowners and family, the people who live in the space. In this case it is the builder. So, I incorporated a lot of unique industrial and hardware accessories throughout the home. This is my favorite.</div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390779273703948082" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_thI8nqHBPwY/Ss_lMBepfzI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/5zhwFZ6iPxU/s320/kitchen3.gif" /><br /><div>Check out my napkin ring holders. Industrial goes glam. I love to decorate with the unexpected. So, this is one of my "shout outs" to the <a href="http://www.riverridgebuildersinc.com/">builder</a>. He took a lot of time and effort into building the home so the least I could do was to acknowledge and recognize him in my design plan. What do you think??</div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390779257769744482" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_thI8nqHBPwY/Ss_lLGHo2GI/AAAAAAAAAMA/Pb-Zjbs-_m4/s320/kitchen-1.gif" /><br /><div>I got these in the plumbing aisle at the Hardware store. You should have seen the look on the sales associates face when he asked "Can I help you?" They didn't have the vision and looked at me like I had 10 heads. Oh well. So, I was on my own, in search of the perfect napkin ring holder. I think this did the trick.<br /><br />Check out my blog for more photo and inspiration on how to "decorate outside the box." Or as Joanne Lenart-Weary likes to say "I never would have thought of that!"</div><div></div><div><br /><strong>Happy Friday, </strong></div><div><strong>~MB<br /></strong><a href="http://www.addressingspaces.com/">http://www.addressingspaces.com/</a></div><div><a href="http://www.downhomediy.blogspot.com/">www.downhomediy.blogspot.com</a><br />Bringing new life to your decor and more<br />Follow me on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/downhomediy">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=100000046491863&amp;share_id=151277376510&amp;comments=1#/home.php?ref=home">Facebook</a></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4973728617740944648-4058922627506865428?l=www.thedecoratingvoice.org'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedecoratingvoice/HAAm/~4/mO1WRD2-snY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedecoratingvoice/HAAm/~3/mO1WRD2-snY/industrial-goes-glam.htmlmb@addressingspaces.com (AddressingSpaces)0http://www.thedecoratingvoice.org/2009/10/industrial-goes-glam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973728617740944648.post-4135955910848239607Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:38:00 +00002009-10-08T12:50:23.318-07:00Decorating 101a closer look at faux finishes - no ragging here!<span style="font-family:arial;">I love picking the brains of professional artists. They are a wealth of knowledge (and of course creative) and I always learn something when I beg them to answer my questions!<br /><br />I recently met and have began working with Dee Cunningham, artist and owner of <a href="http://www.deelitedesign.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=8605&amp;Akey=FGWAF5R9">Deelite Design</a>. Dee specializes in murals, faux finishes, <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >decorative painting, trompe l'oeil and more.</span> After brainstorming with her about my own kitchen cabinets and a client's dining room wall, I decided to ask her a few questions so I could share her with you!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/?action=view&amp;current=Deelitetrompeloeil.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/Deelitetrompeloeil.jpg" alt="Deelite trompe" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">(trompe l'oeil niche and the lower half is faux wood, by Deelite Designs)</span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >1. When we met to discuss my kitchen I was happy to learn that you can faux paint metallic finishes and tiles (to simulate a tile back splash). What other treatments do you offer that most people may not know about/consider for a paint treatment?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">When people think of "Faux" they usually think of sponge painting or ragging. Those techniques are a solid foundation for more interesting and complex finishes. There is a whole world out there of faux finishes, or as I like to call them "artistic finishes" because it’s more than just a sponge or rag. I do a lot of plasters, metallics, crackles, lime plasters, faux bois (woodgraining), faux marbe (marbling), as well as the staples: color washes, blended glazes and striae. Walls are only the beginning. In addition to walls, I've painted ceilings, floors, furniture, and will be learning a special (green) product that can go over existing counter tops. The product is super durable, and can achieve effects such as granite, onyx, and other natural stones. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/?action=view&amp;current=Deeliteoakcabb4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/Deeliteoakcabb4.jpg" alt="Deelite cab b4" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">(oak cabinets before)</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/?action=view&amp;current=Deeliteoakcabafter.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/Deeliteoakcabafter.jpg" alt="Deelite cab after" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >(oak cabinets after, by Deelite Designs)</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >2. More on kitchens. You offer many custom treatments for cabinets. Explain how these treatments are better than/different me opening a can of latex paint and rolling it myself? And, what are the benefits of oil vs. latex paint on woodwork?</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Cabinets in kitchens probably get more abuse than any other surface in the house besides counters. A homeowner can certainly paint their own cabinets, but may be disappointed if necessary preparation and quality products are not used. I follow a regimented set of steps in order to make sure the client's cabinet finishes don't fail. Latex enamel paint has come a long way and can be used on cabinets, but for a tough finish, I still use oil. Oil closes well and doesn't soften with humidity. Painting cabinets can be more cost effective than refacing and certainly replacing. Plus you can get custom colors (the entire paint deck!) to match your decor. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/?action=view&amp;current=deelitemural_girloncanvas.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/deelitemural_girloncanvas.jpg" alt="Deelite mural" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">(mural, the girl is on canvas, by Deelite Designs)</span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >3. Do you paint murals and what do people need think about when considering a mural and hiring an artist for that type of job?</span><br />Murals are my specialty! Murals don't have to be just for kids’ rooms. I have done "murals" that are more like a custom piece of art for the client. I also do decorative painting by adding accents or flourishes to walls, ceilings, etc. When considering a mural, think of placement, subject matter, size, and level of detail. When I paint murals, I ask a lot of questions. What is the budget? Why a mural? Do they have reference images? Can the mural be executed on canvas and installed? I like to do canvas murals because they allow me to work in my studio and not in the client's home for months. The canvas is married to the wall and is virtually undetectable unless you walk up close and feel the texture. The biggest bonus is the mural can be taken down if the client were to move or change the purpose of the space thus saving their investment.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/?action=view&amp;current=DeeliteHGTVproject.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/DeeliteHGTVproject.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">(tree featured on HGTV's "My Big Amazing Renovation," by Deelite Design)</span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >4. What is your favorite paint treatment and is there anything you won’t paint?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If it stays still, I can paint it! I have painted surfaces where I was very apprehensive about the paint sticking, and in such cases I make the client aware of this. I don't think I have had to say "no" yet to a client. The closest to "no" is, "I’ll try it out on myself first and let you know." I have painted walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, glass, tile, etc. It’s all about research, proper preparation and practice. I don't really have a favorite paint treatment. My favorite moments are when the work is complete and the client is happy. The whole picture comes into focus and the vision has been achieved. </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/?action=view&amp;current=Deelitewoodceilingb4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/Deelitewoodceilingb4.jpg" alt="Deelite ceiling before" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >(ceiling before)<br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a href="http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/?action=view&amp;current=Deelitemahogceiling.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv180/afpinteriors/Deelitemahogceiling.jpg" alt="Deelite ceiling after" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" >(faux mahogany ceiling, after, by Deelite Designs)</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">5. What trends are you seeing now in paint finishes? </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Trends right now are all over the place. I have seen modern treatments with graphic patterns, traditional and completely unique. I do think that the trends of faux finishes follow trends in interior design and fashion. I have seen less "old world" crumbly plasters and "Tuscan" interiors and more "Transitional" looks, cleaner lines and personalized interiors. Less browns and tans and more clearer colors. Faux finishes can be tailored to any interior design style. The possibilities are endless!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Happy </span>faux<span style="font-family:arial;"> finishing!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4973728617740944648-4135955910848239607?l=www.thedecoratingvoice.org'/></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedecoratingvoice/HAAm/~4/obFx8_fxlFc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thedecoratingvoice/HAAm/~3/obFx8_fxlFc/closer-look-at-faux-finishes-no-ragging.htmlapril@afpinteriors.com (April Force Pardoe)3http://www.thedecoratingvoice.org/2009/10/closer-look-at-faux-finishes-no-ragging.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4973728617740944648.post-1129272404904005866Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:59:00 +00002009-10-07T16:26:40.257-07:00Decorating 101The Society of Decorating ProfessionalsRedesign Is Green DesignHow I See ItDecorating and Pop CultureREDESIGN IS GREEN DESIGN<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aeWKvlUgzIU/SsyXJAu34WI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Wj8lzSK2bUI/s1600-h/DSCN1020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aeWKvlUgzIU/SsyXJAu34WI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Wj8lzSK2bUI/s320/DSCN1020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389849035126858082" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:'trebuchet ms',serif;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:'trebuchet ms',serif;font-size:medium;" >After such a wonderful post about the color GREEN from April, I couldn't pass up the lead in to talk about my passion for GREEN as in sustainability.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Think about these for a minute:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">By 2015, it is estimated that we will spend</span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> $121.7 billion</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> to refurbish our homes with new furniture pieces.</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The U.S. EPA reported that furniture accounted for </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">8.8 million tons</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> of our waste stream in 2005, quadruple the amount in 1960.</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">About </span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 million tons</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> of Styrofoam was produced in 2000. Of that amount,</span></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 2.3 million tons </span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">were thrown away. How much of that Styrofoam packaged household decor items?</span></span></span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms',serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One of the nice things about redesign is the positive impact it has on the planet. By reusing, re-purposing and restyling a homeowner's existing furniture, art and accessories, redesign keeps these items out of the municipal waste stream and landfills.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px;font-size:13;" ><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Last night, I had the opportunity to present the concept "Redesign is Green Design" to a group of about 25 individuals at the </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalEntityHomeAction.do?entityName=Chicago+Center+for+Green+Technology&amp;entityNameEnumValue=161">Chicago Center for Green Technology</a><a href="http://letstalkdecor.blogspot.com/google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=chicago+center+for+green+technology&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8" style="text-decoration: none;">.</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> The 1.5 hour long presentation was well received by the group which included homeowners, interior designers, decorators and other professionals.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I know I'm preaching to the choir but I think it bears repeating: Redesign, by the very nature of the process, supports the three fundamentals of sustainability: reuse, renew and recycle.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">With a bruised economy, people are naturally trending toward more sustainable lifestyles by reusing things they already own. But if the above estimates go unchanged, the damage to our planet will continue at an alarming rate. Redesign makes a lot of sense on numerous levels and should play a big part of your business marketing.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It's time to embrace a more sustainable, "green" lifestyle. We don't have a choice! Redesign isn't just about pretty.... it's about saving our planet.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-st