Design Tips
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How to Hire an Interior Designer
Whether you are building a new home, remodeling rooms or furnishing…
January 21, 2006/by Jeff SheatsYou’ve Hired an Interior Designer – Now What?
You’ve done your research, interviewed and hired a professional…
January 23, 2006/by Jeff SheatsThe Science and Art of Proper Space Planning
Proper space planning is a science. It is an inherently complex…
March 1, 2006/by Jeff SheatsProper Specification of Upholstered Furniture
As professionals in the interior design industry, we are the…
October 24, 2006/by Jeff SheatsGreat Spaces are Defined by Proper Architectural Lighting
Light is simply “visual radiation”. It comes from energy…
March 12, 2007/by Jeff SheatsSustainable and Healthy Interior Design is Here to Stay
Today, of the more than 50 new buildings going up in New York…
May 29, 2007/by Jeff SheatsLarge Style for Small Spaces
Whether it is designing a small bathroom, a closet, a guest space,…
October 8, 2007/by Jeff SheatsTrends in Kitchen and Bath Design
Design trends are constantly bombarding us all, whether in print…
March 11, 2008/by Jeff SheatsControl Your Clutter with Home Storage Solutions
As a professional interior designer, I often hear complaints…
June 3, 2008/by Jeff SheatsSpecify Color Last, But Not Least
Of all of the design elements, color is the most vital and expressive.…
August 8, 2008/by Jeff SheatsDecorating with Flat Panel Televisions
The typical American household has the television running an…
March 19, 2009/by Jeff SheatsSpecifying Great Flooring For Your Home
There are several major concepts that professional interior designers…
June 7, 2009/by Jeff SheatsRugs are Art for Your Floor
Beautiful area rugs for your floor, particularly handmade rugs,…
August 10, 2009/by Jeff SheatsInstall or Facelift a Fireplace to Add Value and Warmth
There's no denying it - winter is almost upon us, and the fireplace…
October 5, 2009/by Jeff SheatsWise Home Facelifts in an Uncertain Market
With the uncertain housing market, it is more important than…
February 15, 2010/by Jeff SheatsWall Treatments Can Make a Big Impact in Your Rooms
Interesting wall treatments can turn an ordinary room into an…
June 10, 2010/by Jeff SheatsResidential Lighting Mistakes to Avoid
Light is simply “visual radiation”. It comes from energy…
May 31, 2012/by Jeff SheatsTreat Your Windows Right
If you are moving into a new home or have been in your home for…
June 18, 2012/by Jeff SheatsGet the Most From Your Interior Design Experience
A skilled interior designer will do more than just make your…
March 14, 2013/by Jeff Sheats StaffDesigning Children’s Spaces
Designing spaces for children involves the same basic principles…
September 23, 2013/by Jeff SheatsThe Home Theatre for Every Household
In 2014, the NY Daily News reported the average American watches…
March 31, 2015/by Jeff Sheats StaffCreating A Spa Bath Experience At Home
Many homeowners in today's extremely busy and hectic world seek…
May 26, 2016/by Jeff Sheats Staff