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 [...]
Hello, Wallcovering has made its way back in a whole new, fresh way. Due to its renewed popularity in design as well as the increase in quality materials, it generally costs twice what it was in the eighties. So it is doubly important to choose the right wallpaper - and this takes care and time. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Live edge is also known as the natural outside edge of a tree. In interior design, it refers to furniture that is a unique piece of art made from wood scoured from clear cut areas and beaches. Designers and Architects are embracing the trend and with thoughtful balance and elegant juxtaposition of the imperfect and [...]
“Hipster”, “Retro” and “Vintage” are alive and well. Now that the Green movement is on most people’s minds – there is a strong trend in reusing and reclaiming the old in this part of the world. Vintage or Vintage Modern is a huge trend in Interior Design which adds character and authenticity to a space. [...]
