Love the Home You’re In: When the Solution Is Fabric, Not a Paint Swatch
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we talk a lot about love — romance, relationships, devotion. But there’s another relationship that quietly affects your mood, energy, and daily routines: the one you have with your home. Loving your home isn’t about perfection or constant change. It’s about care. It’s about recognizing when a space no longer supports […]
The Significance of Green Paint colors in Zaandam, NL
I recently had the pleasure of spending two incredible weeks in the Netherlands and Bavaria, Germany! It turned out to be one of the most memorable solo trips I’ve ever taken. Nothing was preplanned, but I had a few spots on my must-visit list, and I managed to hit all of them—except for Giethoorn in […]
How to test a paint color the right way!
COLOR IS PERCEIVED IN CONTEXT. NOT IN ISOLATION This is one of the first lessons I was taught when I started my color career and also one of the basic principles I teach my clients when I do a Color Consultation. Color is affected by what other colors it is surrounded with. For those of […]
How to Work With a Professional Color Specialist
Get Professional Help Choosing Colors The first step in working with an interior color specialist is, of course, finding the right pro for the job! When meeting with different color specialists, be sure to ask about their experience and process. How do they approach choosing colors for a space? Do they have any particular methods […]
When Trusting Your Contractors’ Word Is Not Good Enough.
As an Interior Decorator and Architectural Color Consultant, I am often involved in helping my clients choose fixed elements such as tiles, flooring, brick, stone, new light fixtures etc. I do not sub-contract, but I do collaborate with the Contractor regarding the project. Having someone invade your private space can be tolerable when you know or […]
What exactly does VOC mean in the world of Paint?
Every time I mention the acronym, VOC to a client, I am surprised by how many are not familiar with the acronym of VOC. Especially because the focus on our health has become so important and we are inundated with info bombarding us from all directions regarding toxic elements that invade our lives! VOC stands for Volatile […]