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I've been working on their office, and I'm so fortunate to now help with their client experience. While this start-up is getting ready to launch, I'm over here turning logos into fabric, into pillows and environments- sneak peak for now. #roughjob #2hdesignworks #textiledesign #interiordesign #healthcaredesign #fun #color #startupdesign
Another successful installation at the soon to open Swedish Clinic at The Landing in Renton. This new space is beautiful and the patient info boxes go so well in it. Pretty excited over here! Thanks M3 Messenger for the great fabrication and installation! #2hdesignworks #shadowboxes #graphicdesign #interiordesign #healthcaredesign #display (at The Landing In Renton - Swedish Medical Multicare Clinic)
I've been jumping between 5 projects and finally got to installing this FLOR rug in the wellness office I've been working on. Just the right amount of color for this cool space! And, it was super easy to put together! #2hdesignworks #interiordesign #startupdesign #officeinteriors #color #myflor @florsquares
Happy Monday! I'm getting through the long to-do list, but had to take a moment to enjoy this pretty view of my client's freshly painted walls mixed with all that gorgeous art and light. Making me happy! #2hdesignworks #interiordesign #bright #sofresh
Working through conceptual development on the new Swedish project. Just wait to see what we're creating for the exterior facing windows! Some fun twists on healthcare imagery for sure! #2hdesignworks #graphicdesign #healthcaredesign #shadowboxes #graphics #conceptdevelopment #sundayfunday
Look into the light... NO! Look at this gorgeous texture and warmth. Nature is always the master of inspiration. #2hdesignworks #nature #texture #dstexture #wood #designinspiration #seattleinteriordesigner
Furniture for the #startupoffice is arriving, and conference rooms have been painted. Looking forward to the arrival of other colorful bits to bring this space to life- including some cool conference chairs! #2hdesignworks #interiordesign #startupdesign #officedesign #seattleinteriordesigner #sophisticatedscrappy #healthandwellnessstartup
I always love blues, but I really love these blues. Waves and geometry and nubby goodness. Playing with fabric selections for a family and living room project today.
TBT to last summer's pilot design and installation for a healthcare clinic patient information display. Goodbye pamphlets, hello shadow boxes! I had so much fun working on this and am excited to announce we are going to do a 2nd version at a new clinic opening this summer! Cool! #2hdesignworks #healthcaredesign #graphicdesign #shadowdisplay #healthandwellness
Starting to load in furniture for the wellness startup and I have to say... These were a consignment find! Leather and chrome cantilever arm chairs in fantastic shape for less than $100! Rug, plant, table to come! #reuse #thriftychic #startupdesign #interiordesign #2hdesignworks #onabudget #cantileverchair #score!
Tile selection day for a bathroom addition! Decisions, decisions. Baroque or abstract Carrera shower detail? Loving the crackled glaze for the sink backsplash. #2hdesignworks #bathroomdesign #interiordesign #tile #carreramarble #myfireclaytile #daltile
Finalizing conference rooms for an incredible health and wellness start-up! Working to help them live joyful moments at work too. Exciting! #2hdesignworks #startupdesign #officeinteriors #interiordesign #sophisticatedscrappy
Revisiting this Master Bedroom to update bedding (new throw pillows and shams), and add a desk and new lighting. Sources tagged in pic! #edesign #interiordesign #anthropologie #bohemianbedroom #kathefraga #2hdesignworks #eclectic #alwayssomethingblue
Hunting, hunting, hunting for all the right layers to add to this base- Colorful pillows, accessories and some beautiful art to round out this family friendly living room. Sources tagged in pic. #emeraldgreen #interiordesign #edesign #conceptboard #designforfamilies #livingroomdesign #2hdesignworks
Loving my client’s love of jewel tones. Excited for this living room transformation! #2hdesignworks #interiordesign #color #emeraldgreen #green #radiantorchid #colorpalette #livingroomdesign #conceptboard
Less house, more home. An interesting concept, and although not new, is still really unfamiliar to many people. I have many thoughts on this, most of them mixed, especially coming from the design world.
Some who know me dearly also know that I do not like clutter. I'm most certainly Type A, love symmetry and have little adoration for trinkets. Clean and organized- I'm neurotic. I do, however, cherish photos and sea shells and things that tell stories or evoke memories. I fill my house with these things and do not apologize for the massive amounts of framed family and friend photos. It is what makes my house feel like home.
I've had a few clients ask very similar questions. Questions around whether their personal accessories fit into the space I'm envisioning. The answer is always yes (well, maybe not always- 25 high school athletics trophy man- you know who you are.). But, my point is this- design is not only about aesthetic. It has to work with you and for you. It has to feel good. Its less about filling space with pretty things off a shelf just because it looks good or the seasonal catalog said its in style. Its more about keeping and finding the items that make you feel happy. My fun job is figuring out how to make all of that work together. :-) The photos above are examples of different spaces where personal art was relocated or positioned to be a simple and meaningful focal point. Its a big statement for not much to it, but means a lot to the owner.
Less House. More Home.
Here are my top 3 tips for creating a Happy Home Space.
1. Do not live with something that you can't stand to look at: Clear your physical space and mental space of things that just don't work for you. I just ditched a lamp I've had for-ever, not because it didn't work or the form was bad (it was actually a great lamp), but because every time I looked at that lamp, it reminded me of studying next to it and being a tired, stressed out college student. Odd connection, yes- but hey- I don't have to think about that phase of my life as much. I don't have a new lamp to replace it yet, and thats ok- the right one will come along.
2. Mix things from other rooms: Seriously. Go take items from other rooms and mix them all up. Move art from one room to another. Move furniture. Swap accessories. I'm a big fan of repurposing (land fills are no bueno) and chances are, you already have what you need somewhere in your house to fill that void. Look for items with similar symmetry (there I go again!), color tonality, complimentary shapes and then play around. This exercise also helps you look at your items in a new way, so it becomes new again. Plus- its free.
3. Don't buy everything all at once: Odd advice coming from an Interior Designer. But, in my opinion, this is the best course. Spaces feel more lived in, collected, and personal when the whole room isn't off a single showroom floor. When I'm searching for multiple items I visit a mix of furniture consignment/resale stores as well as stores with all new product. I buy from different labels, and often from different eras to mix in one space. Take your time finding the lighting, art, or accessories that you love. Those are the details that have huge impact in the end.
What do you think? How do you do More House, Less Home?
*All images taken by and property of 2h Designworks LLC 2014
Concept Boards for the Queen Anne Condo Bedroom Refresh.