As an interior designer, you can bet I understand the value of master planning a project before proceeding. My plans for my upcoming renovation project are progressing: we will be renovating our kitchen and dining room and adding on a small mudroom to the back...
What is an ultimate designer-client relationship? Ask most interior designers, and they will tell you that the ideal scenario is fostering long-term collaborative relationships with clients with whom they enjoy working with over and over. The beauty of these relationships is the implicit trust that...
Today’s travel post is brought to you by down2earth design client and blog reader Rita Berson. She recently had the opportunity to travel to India and was inspired by the beautiful textiles she encountered. Traveling to India, you can’t help but be struck by the colors,...
When designers get to design their own homes, it is a very exciting thing. So 2016 is a very, very, very (count them, three “very’s”) exciting year, as three members of the Down2Earth Interior Design team are making big changes in their homes this year. This...
If you have kids in school, you probably know that March 2nd is Read Across America Day, in honor of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. March 2nd is also my brother Jeff’s birthday, who happens to be the biggest Dr. Seuss Fan I know. When he was...
We are in the swing of 2016 and our designers took a look at what the trends are for the year. Let’s start with color! Of course the Color of the Year is Rose Quartz but did you know, Pantone puts together an entire palette....
In a recent interview requested by an aspiring interior designer, Amy provided an inside look at life of a design business owner. We thought it would be interesting to share with our blog readers the inside look as she answers these questions. In an average day...
For the 4th year in a row Down2Earth Interior Design has won the "Best of Customer Service” award on Houzz®, and for the 3rd year in a row, Down2Earth Interior Design has won in the "Best of Design" category. Houzz is a leading online platform for...
New Year's Eve. Whether you're watching the shiny ball drop, at a party dancing under a silvery disco ball or simply clinking champagne glasses together, it's a night filled with shimmer, sparkle and bling. Why not keep the celebratory, sparkly spirit in your home all...
The holidays are a very festive time of the year and many look forward to the joy of decorating. To celebrate the upcoming Christmas holiday here are our top 5 holiday décor ideas for this season: If you are missing the snow due to the mild...