Can you imagine how many mistakes I've done and seen others do over the years as an interior designer? Well you can learn from them. I have seen it all! Here are my top tips learned by experience based on what is the wrong thing to do and then a suggestion on how to [...]
Today's Colour Trends and Why I don't alway follow them. Shopping is overwhelming enough, isn't it? So why not just follow the trends and you are done, right? Wait a minute, what if you wasted all your money on something that's going to look dated or is already dated?? How do you know what to [...]
LED lighting Transforms in Kitchen Makeover by Shelley Scales Design Chances are you are going through a Reno soon or you have started to think about your lighting choices and - having heard all the buzz about LED lighting - wondered if that was a good option for you. LED stands for Light [...]
The PDX Street of Dreams is the only showcase of high end homes of its kind in the Pacific North West. The tireless organizers, builders and designers continue to to bring the great blends and aesthetic choices "Portland, Oregon Style" each year. Portland's style is different from Seattle's high art vibe and Vancouver's contemporary modern. [...]
Recently, I encountered an Architect Client who pushed me a little out of my comfort zone to design with natural fir cabinets combined with custom painted blue bases in Benjamin Moore's Gentleman's Grey - see below. This inspired me to share some of my kitchen cabinet solutions and try to explain how to choose a [...]
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Do the words mouth-watering, smoky-flavoured, caramelization, crunchy, soft, rich, mahogany sweetness make you see visions of artfully plated dishes and make your taste-buds tingle? You could be a Foodie and need a kitchen that looks and functions like a great “Food Joint”. Really the sky is the limit. It can look rustic, modern, funky, retro, [...]
My company’s core belief is that with open honest communication between designer, client and associates we can achieve better results far more successfully than a client working with suppliers directly. We can also do a far better job than our associates with no Designer such as Builders and Suppliers who suffer through a project with [...]
Interior Design Consultant Shelley Scales, gives a few tips on moving into a new smaller home with style and beauty. Aging is not a subject people generally like to face, though to “age in place” i.e. in your home, is highly desirable by most. If your home is full of stairs, or has too many [...]
As an Interior Designer – a large part of what I do is a plan and specify the right products for the job. Over the last few years, many major industry leaders have provided some kind of eco-friendly product to their line or made strides to reduce their carbon footprint. I feel that these companies [...]
