That would still look nice, I would be more concerned about how it will tie in with the rest of your furniture. As long as it all works together,...
It would look more professionally designed if they matched.
Depending how committed to the project you are, have an electrician wire them in the ceiling to a switch on the wall.
I'd look at deep earthy tones. It will give a feeling of comfort and luxury.
Can you sketch out what the rooms look like and post the picture? I can help with the layout, but a little confused from the description. Also,...
I work with many clients who bring me magazine photos before I begin designing their space. Where do you get your inspiration from?
If you don't want a boarder, then what about blending the two colors together? This way there is no hard line and you don't have to divide the...
I think it's also important to note that designers can become NCIDQ Certified in which they take an exam and have to perform industry requirements...
Hi Stella- An architect and interior designer are different and do different jobs. Interior designers and architects work together, however they...
Each interior designer charges differently, and commercial design fees are handled differently than residential design fees. Fee structures also...
I have also seen them as curtain rods.
You are doing the right thing calling in the pros. Mold is usually reoccurring and needs proper attention so it doesn't come back.
I like the blue you mocked up! When I am designing a space like this for a client, I break the room into zones. I don't know if you have a...
To make it look more like the painted wall, go with the grout to match the tile. If you are doing it yourself, then use the lighter of the two...
Red, olive green or terracotta would look really nice and keep everything sophisticated.
Taupe or a light brown would look good with the terracotta and work nicely with the espresso desk and wall unit. Natural tones with the...
It looks like you have really struck a gold mine! From the picture, it looks like much of this has been treated and polished, in which case it...
I like the deep colors, but would still paint the rest of the room. Right now it's "builder's beige" and adding just a slightly warmer tone will...
If you want to make use of the space, then take advantage of the exterior. Disturbing those pipes could be costly in the end. By hanging a mirror...
I would make it an open shelf and use baskets as drawers. That way the height is not an issue, and you gain some extra closed storage. This will...
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