Let’s face it: appearances matter. From the cars we drive to the food we eat, images play a central role in our perception of the world around us. When we go on a job interview, we dress professionally so that even our clothing exudes competence and expertise. Our homes and offices are no exception to the
Monochromatic is one of the most often used design schemes, as it is long term friendly and will except updating easily. When using one color you may want to utilize a color wheel going up and down from the original color as well as across the wheel, this will give you varying hues of the same
I love color and have been using it expressively ever since I can remember. As a child I loved nothing more than exploring with the variety of colors in that exciting box of 64 crayons, complete with the built-in sharpener of course! During my teenage years, I would spend hours in my room with canvasses, paints,
By Independent Press Independent Press on November 09, 2012 at 1:35 PM, updated November 09, 2012 at 1:39 PM Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-producing artistic director, Todd Schmidt-managing director) is pleased to announce the opening of The Carriage House Bistro and Bar on Paper Mill’s beautiful, Brookside campus in the F.M. Kirby Carriage House. The
With over 15 years of experience, and a strong background in art that she got from her father, Mary LaVecchia is ready to work with you. “Growing up my father was an artist, so there were always paintings or sketches being done. My dad always thought that art made a home. It gave it personality. From
Virginia Liberato is one of the leading designers working for the award-winning design firm, Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors. Her creative career started in fashion and later progressed into interior design. “It was a natural progression to move into interior design… so many elements that I was drawn to translated to the home,” Virginia said. Her switch was
Now that the 2012 London Olympic Games have come to an end, I am seeing signs of “Brit” inspiration in so many places. I love all the connections to the essence of “ British Cool” and 60’s London Rock culture. “Brit Chic” is captured in the Fab Four cocktail ottoman by C.R.Laine, a tapestry style ode
Andrea Daly and Kristin Badolato, better known as AndreaKristin Design Team, are two women in their late 20’s trying to pave their own path in the design industry. Both have Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Kean University, an award winning Interior Design program, but they didn’t meet while attending college together. “We were working for
A neutral by definition, grey is quickly gaining popularity over traditional beiges, taupes, and off-whites. I love grey because its versatile shades – cool or warm – allow my clients to achieve the exact mood they want to evoke in a room. More functional than your average neutral, grey can be combined with and complemented by
(Left) Electric venting skylights, operated by remote-control, offer natural light, passive ventilation, decorating flair and the ultimate in convenience - plus they close automatically in case of rain. (Right) Sun Tunnel tubular skylights can provide abundant natural lighting for areas that don't have vertical windows. Mother Nature is a master decorator. In summer, she dresses the
