WEEKLY NEWSCAST

DESIGN TIP OF THE WEEK:

When hanging pictures I'm very careful not to hang them too high.  It creates a more unified and smooth flowing room if the pictures are lower and more connected with the furnishings.  I'm also careful not to hang small pictures by themselves  on large walls and instead make a grouping of several small things.  But if I have only one small picture that the client wants to use on a large wall I hang it off center and low so that it creates  a more interesting composition and does not look lonely.



ROOM OF THE WEEK:

This was an all white breakfast room that my client's were not enjoying.  They had three school age boys at the time and we created this almost authentic "Diner" so the boys could do their homework in the booth, the family could eat pizza and play games and  have parties and enjoy the custom designed bar. 
It was great fun designing this with them focusing on the small details that give this room it's authentic look.  From chrome auto strips used to accent the  chair rail and ceiling moldings,  to a diamond pattern painted on the ceiling to draw your eye upward. And we kept all the lines strongly horizontal which enhances that "railroad car" diner look.