Interior Design Rules to Live by
In interior design there really are no rules. Every space is unique and every person has his or her own style, and his or her own requirements. There is always a solution to every design issue!
High Point Furniture Market – Fall Market 2013
A collection of photos from High Point Market 2013
The ART of Hanging ART
When it comes to your home’s design, how complete is your interior? Many times we get caught up in the big decisions such as space planning, furniture selection, and wall colors that by the time everything is in place we forget all about the art work, the icing on the cake.
Highrise Downtown Living
While living in a high rise in New York or Chicago has always been the norm, downtown living in smaller cities has not always been as popular until recently. Many smaller, up and coming cities across the country are seeing a revitalization of their downtown communities.
The Secrets Behind Color Psychology
Did you know that the color of your interior environment can determine your mood? Believe it or not, this phenomenon is more important than being surrounded by your "favorite color". Color psychology in interiors has been widely studied over the years. It provides many great solutions to an interior’s aesthetic, but it can also make you feel “oh, so good….” Go Bold with Red The color red is a stimulant. This [...]
Window Treatments Add Finishing Touch
Window treatments are a great way to add the finishing touches to a space. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they also provide a function. There are so many varieties and applications available these days (especially if your designer is working with a professional custom window treatment workroom), that it is easy to get overwhelmed and confused by all the details. Working with a professional interior designer will enable you to get the right treatment [...]
Designing for our “Furry Friends”
Years ago, while working with a client who wanted to redo their family room, the task was designing a space that would be beautiful, comfortable, and practical for their lifestyle. So the first thing in my "to-do" list was to learn their lifestyle. I spent time at their house while all the residents were there and made my notes. I came up with a plan working closely with the wife. Once we were pretty [...]
Contrast & Color – Before and After
We recently completed a renovation project. Walls were removed, spaces were opened. Furnishings, color, accessories completed the drama with contrast to enliven the space. And, as always, a few stripes were added! Here are just a few views.
Spring is Here…Time for Outdoor Living Spaces
Spring is finally here, and we have already completed a few outdoor living spaces for some of our clients with a few more in the works. There are so many great styles, materials, finishes, and colors for outdoor furniture no matter what investment level you are leaning towards.
Color Spotlight: Orange Interiors
We love color here at Marta Mitchell Interiors. I thought it would be fun to start a new blog series, focusing on a different hue and it’s presence in a sequence of spaces. So here is the first of many posts, and to start us off, the color orange.