Fresh colour schemes

Jerome L. Olaughlin

8:29:00 AM

 Traditionally many homeowners get the re-decorating bug in spring.  I'm no exception.  I am planning a major painting job for the downs...

Implied lines in design

Jerome L. Olaughlin

9:20:00 AM

Part 3  of composing inviting interiors ... Doesn't  implied lines sound very  technical? It refers to  lines from separate objects tha...

Arranging objects - scattering

Jerome L. Olaughlin

1:24:00 PM

And now for Part 2 of my arranging objects series....  Scattering objects to the the edges of a table or mantle can  either create a visual ...

Kissing objects and other design issues

Jerome L. Olaughlin

8:49:00 AM

This is the first post of a series I have planned to focus on arranging objects in a pleasing way in your home.  The same principles of desi...

The dish on modern design

Jerome L. Olaughlin

6:45:00 AM

Modern style is a clean, streamlined furniture and architecture style that first appeared in the  1930s with roots in the German Bauhaus Sc...

6 effective uses for valances

Jerome L. Olaughlin

8:26:00 AM

A client recently asked me if valances were outdated.  Of course the answer is never yes or no in decor;   it's usually "that depen...

Kitchen cabinet colour trends

Jerome L. Olaughlin

7:11:00 AM

My choice for kitchen cabinets has always been white because I just don't like living with dark colours or too much wood grain. I liked ...