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...
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...
As the winter solstice is upon us we thought it would be fun to have a look at five great ideas for lighting. Lighting can add drama to a room, warm it up and serves an important purpose (it allows us to see in the...
This past weekend the Down2Earth Interior Designs team celebrated our fifth anniversary with a lovely dinner at Park Plates in Elkins Park. This event gave our team a chance to reflect on the incredible journey over the last 5 years. Amy, d2e’s owner and creative...
Just because children do not stay small forever does not mean they do not deserve to grow up in style. When designing a space for children you want to make sure it is comfortable for the children but also aesthetically pleasing for the adults. The best...
The holidays are upon us and to make decorating fun, instead of stressful, Philadelphia Style Magazine asked seven of Philadelphia's top design experts their decorating tips for the holidays. Amy was honored to be asked and shared with them this fun piece of advice: Don't Forget...
Did you know that November 14 is National Spicy Guacamole Day? Don’t confuse that with National Guacamole Day (of the non-spicy variety, I suppose) on September 16th. Not only that, did you know that November 14th is also National Pickle Day? It’s like the design gods...
It is always a good idea to have a variety of materials in your space. One of the best materials to add is metal because it reflects light and adds a bit a shine and sparkle to your home. Copper is a fun alternative to...
Have you noticed how everything from furniture to flatware seems to be dipped in gold these days? We saw the gold trend heading our way a while back and are loving all of the gilded items available now. What better day to celebrate gold than today,...
October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This campaign aims to bring awareness to the disease and to honor those who have lost their lives to or who are fighting Breast Cancer. The Breast Cancer Awareness campaign offers strength, courage, and hope to anyone affected...
Hello everyone! Its Maria, d2e’s Operations manager. I happen to be a bit obsessed with reading design blogs and getting constant inspiration from them. Other than our blog, of course, the following are my five favorite interior design blogs. 1. Habitually Chic Looking for inspiration right in...
A commonly sung refrain in Jerusalem is Yerushalayim Shel Zahav, which means “Jerusalem of Gold.” If there is one common thread of the aesthetics of Jerusalem, it is that golden quality. ...
One of the amazing things about being a designer and having an opportunity to travel is getting new places and see the ways that design is approached in cultures other than our own. My recent trip to Israel provided plenty of inspiration, and...