COLOR INSPIRATION: THE NEW NEUTRAL- GRAY

I am a Sherwin-Williams girl! I work for Sherwin-Williams as an In-Home Color Consultant. Through many consultations I've learned two things: 1. Everyone loves grays. 2. Many people don't know the differences between the grays. Grays are what I like to call the "new neutral." Whether the clients design is in a bedroom in humid Hotlanta, or a living room in rainy Seattle, grays are so versatile, they can be paired with anything. Here's a look at 5 gray paint colors to love.

1. Repose Gray
This light and clean color goes well with any style. Pairing it with white trim or dark hardwood flooring, repose gray is a gray that works well in any room. (MY FAVORITE)

                     








2. Agreeable Gray
What about this nice warm gray? If any project is looking for a gray with a warm feel, this is the color! This gray has a brown undertone that makes it a great warm gray color. With the color able to play with a variety of wood tones, agreeable gray is a great cozy gray to add to any traditional space.

 


3. Knitting Kneedles
This oh so cool gray works well with different lighting, styles, and materials. Knitting kneedles can go with anything. This paint color can stand alone and make an "aww" moment.

                   

4. Mindful Gray
Whether your class project style is traditional, modern, or rustic, this warm gray will work well for any room. Great for bridging up dark elements and white tones, this color softens up the space. Mindful gray has a green undertone that is very visible but not screaming.

5. Light French Gray
Under Sherwin-Williams Historic line, this gray is classy, light, and a statement. If you are designing a project for class that includes white/light gray tiles, light or dark flooring, Light french gray is the color for your walls or cabinets. It can be used like repose gray, either as a cool or warm gray. I've spec this color in consultations before and it is always a winner!

Sherwin-Williams have countless gray paint colors. You have your options of cool or warm grays that could go with any style project. If you need sample chips or small paint samples, go to your local Sherwin-Williams store. I like to put either the chips on my design boards or paint materials of the color as well. The small samples run about $5 during a sale(SW ALWAYS HAVE SALES).  Be creative and have fun!

What is your favorite gray paint color?

ASID LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: SAN DIEGO

CALIFORNIA LOVE!(Tupac song jammin in my head LOL). What a good time for me to visit San Diego, California! The sun was out, palm trees flown, and over a hundred interior design professionals and students under one roof. ASID Leadership Experience was a great opportunity for me to meet other student chapter presidents and awesome designers around the country. 

This was my first time on the west coast and I definitely wanted to make the most out of it. On my free time during the conference I took in the culture of San Diego. I went sight seeing, I went to the beach, shopping, and enjoyed a fancy dinner with my GA chapter.

I love interiors and architecture! San Diego has some of the most beautiful homes and well-designed architecture buildings. With awesome materials, paint colors, and the location, the homes of San Diego is a must see. I saw some home styles like Spanish colonial, modern, contemporary, and even a southern traditional home. The public buildings in San Diego were a architecture haven. There were all different from sizes, depth, materials, and style. Even the lifeguard tower is cool! My hotel room interior was pretty cozy and a nice design.

Life Guard Towers in La Jolla

Hyatt House La Jolla

Here are some more beautiful pictures of my trip to San Diego! 

Sunset:Dinner View

Dinner View

ASID GA Chapter

ASID GA Chapter

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Happy Mother's Day!

As Mother's Day approaches we are looking for the perfect gift for our moms and the special women in our lives. Gift giving is personal and you want to get the most meaningful gift your mom will love. Does your mom have a flair for interior design? Does she love shopping for home decor? I will give you awesome gift ideas that will tickle her interior fancy.  Are you pressed for time? Are you on a budget? Here is 4 interior gifts your mom will love.

1. DIY Flower Arrangement
Flowers are a great Mother’s Day gift for most moms. Why not go a step further and build a custom arrangement? Design one that’s tailored to suit your mom’s interior decorating style to boot. Go with either a traditional, country, modern organic, or Scandinavian floral arrangement. 

2. Interior Design Book

Buy your mom the best sellers in interior design. Beautifully colored books, filled with advice, inspirations, ideas, and learn how to design a home that will show your personality and style.

Elements of Style  and The Nesting Place

3. Home Decor and Entertaining

Shop, Shop, Shop til you drop! Stores like Target, Crate&Barrel, Homegoods, Zgallerie, and Marshalls have nice home decor pieces that will make your mom's home even more cozy. Buy her a serving set, wine chiller, cheese board/knife set, stationary, a tray, or a decanter. Cheese Board and Knife Set and Spades Decanter

4. Artwork

Show your mom the masterpiece that she is. Gift her with a beautiful art piece or wall decoration that will be eye pleasing in her home. Stores like Zgallerie, Target, and Homegoods have nice pieces that any mom will love. Artwork: Midnight Shimmer

Spoil your mom this Mother's Day. Show her your appreciation with a gift that will make her smile. 

SUMMER NIGHTS:COZY UP

My Target and H&M haul.... I LOVE H&M pillows and Target has the  most awesome decor on a great budget. I was feeling inspired to do a board for summer nights. Being cozied up next to a fire pit, with a cool drink, and funny friends. 

1. CHANDELIER
2. WALL ART
3. CANDLE LANTERN
4. BLANKET
5. PLANT POT
6. LEAF PATTERNED PILLOW
7. WHITE/GOLD PILLOW
8. ACCENT CHAIR

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT

MEET ROBIN WILSON

I am such a fan of Robin Wilson.! Robin is an interior designer, author, and is an expert of designing a healthy home. Robin Wilson Home is located in New York City. Robin Wilson Home was founded in 2000 and works on certain projects throughout the United States. With a commitment to helping asthma and allergy suffers, that hit home for me because I have both asthma and bad allergies. I fell in love with Robin's ideas, commitment, and success to the design industry through her niche. I've meet Robin Wilson at the African American Top 20 event and she gave me the best advice as a student and future business woman. With her personal struggle with asthma and allergies, Robin has a passion for clean design that will help clients live a hypoallergenic lifestyle. Her healthy outstanding collection includes furniture, pillow, comforters, and bedding that's sold nationwide. As seen in many publications, Queen Boss on Centric TV, HGTV, and LX-TV Open House. WOW.! Robin Wilson is so great and I look up to her so much. 

Check out Robin Wilson Home website.!!

CAREER SPECIALIZATION AND YOU.!

Are you a freshman in college? Are you a senior? If you are like me, you are in your last semester in school and now you are going through what I call "The Phase of Uncertainty." Are you trying to figure out where you want to go in Interior Design? From the Materials class to all the Design Studios, we have had our experiences of what we like and don't like. I have classmates/friends that say flat out NO to commercial design (LOL they'll see).

I am here to help you filter through the decision box and give you a few options of specializations in interior design. If you are a freshman, this list can get your mind flowing of what ID has to offer.

Residential Design: Residential deals with the private living spaces of others, single-family homes, also other types of private residences.

Commercial Design: Commercial deals with the design of public spaces, such as offices, hotels, hospital, restaurants, and so much more.
Commercial Design Specialties: 

• Facility Planning
• LEED Specialist 
• Professional Offices: Law, Advertising, Real Estate, Banks, Trading Centers
• Healthcare: Hospital, Nursing Homes, Veterinary Clinics, Dental Suites
• Hospitality and Recreation: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Casinos, Amusement Park Facilities, Set Design(Movies/TV)
• Retail: Malls, Showrooms, Gift Shops in Hotels/Airports
• Education: College/Universities, Day Care Centers, Church and Other Religious Facilities 
• Transportation: Airports, Boats/Ships, Train Stations

Facility Planners are part of the facility management department, which is responsible for the physical plant, the building and systems. 

Lighting Designers continually learn about new products, science of lighting, and design application. 

Sustainable Designers focus on sustainable design, they help clients and developers of commercial buildings and home owners to focus on the environment through design. 

Journalism designers who love to write can find a position in journalism. They can write for a newspaper, magazine, or do a documentary. Why not serve as a design critic?

Professional Renderers clients and many designers continue to use renderings to relate the design concept. Are you skilled in perspectives, CAD, or even Roomstyler? You may be hired by a large firm or even become a freelance renderer.

Its so many roads that Interior Design offers. Research, experience, and you'll find what you love.

INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2017: POWDERY PINK

If you seen my last blog post "MODERN BLUSH", you will see that this blush of pink is making a head way in 2017 as a trend color to follow. I attended the Americasmart market 2017 and saw many trends in interiors that we should look forward too. Of course, my favorite is this powdery pink 

According to The Lux Pad, "Earthy colours are set to become increasingly popular in 2017: powdery pink, terracotta, sand, ochre, cinnamon, rust, olive green."

Also, "They’re both warming and calming, and they look wonderful offset against neutrals. They’re incredibly versatile, too: you could start small by introducing a few earth-coloured ceramics, or go bolder and paint the walls."

This color is flirty, sweet, classy, and such a focal point when used in a room. Paired well with neutrals, this color can make a statement with any interior style. You have to agree, right? 

This sweet hue is moving through lines like: Bliss Studio, Moss Studio, and Handley Drive

Check out The Mart photos:

Olivia Chair

Lili Alessandra

Lili Alessandra

Handley Drive

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Photo Credits: Dale Carithers 

MODERN BLUSH

Modern Blush: Target

OooOo that evil eye.... I believe that Target's logo is a hypnotizing eye that screams as you are walking in "Buy, Buy, Buy, and if you bought enough buy more" LOL. I have literally went to Target to buy two things and came out with SEVEN extra items; five home decor pieces and two from the discount section. I love Target.! They have the most awesome goodies, well thought out home decor collections, and great prices you can't beat. My favorite right now is their MODERN BLUSH DECOR COLLECTION BY THRESHOLD. Check it out:

1. TABLE LAMP
2. WALL ART
3. TALL CERAMIC VASE
4. SMALL CERAMIC VASE
5. FAUX FUR THROW PILLOW
6. GOLD LUMBAR PILLOW
7. ACCENT CHAIR

Here are my favorites:

Great minds think alike.! I LOVE Sherry Hart's blog, Design Indulgence and her post about "Black and White at Target"

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