Whether big or small, on the wall or leaning on the floor, mirrors bring light and sparkle to your room's decor. Here are 5 mirrors we love: 1. Avandian Leaner Mirror from Homedecorators.com 2. Parsons Wall Mirror, Gray Herringbone by West Elm 3. Mosaic Mirror, Poppy by Serena...
Many of my clients these days, myself included, are interested in tile that has a repeating pattern and a middle eastern feel. How psyched was I to happen upon this adorable tile source in Old Yafo (in Tel Aviv, Israel)? You can visit the website: balatotyaffo.com...
In Habitat for Humanity’s own words, “ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price.” You can shop or donate, and proceeds...
Want that air to circulate but not interested in a cutesy ceiling fan with lamp shades shaped like flower petals? Check out the Modern Fan Co. Here’s 5 Modern Fans we love! 1. The Pharos Ceiling Fan: 2. The Torsion Ceiling Fan 3. The Solus Ceiling Fan 4. The Cloud Ceiling Fan 5....
Rugs serve to frame a seating grouping within a larger space. When clients came to down2earth interior design looking for suggestions for rugs with only natural fibers, these wool beauties from Horchow came to mind. The neutral colors and timeless patterns will never go out...
I like to point out to my clients that first and foremost, you have to make design decisions that are practical for you and your family. Reuse or repurpose items that are still workable, and when buying new items, buy items that are high quality...
June is the season of milestones- graduations, weddings, anniversaries ….and in this case, it marks the 5 year anniversary of the launch of Down2Earth Interior Design! In the past 5 years, I’ve added terrific designers to my team, built relationships with trustworthy vendors and contractors, and...
Brandon Baker of the Philly Voice has called Amy the Connoisseur of Color! The article, "For your inspiration: Explore the homes of Philly's interior designers" gives us all a peek into the homes of local designers and down2earth design is honored to be included....
by Allison · VIGO Industries · March 24, 2015 There are many ways to go green, from simple steps like recycling and checking your home for leaks, to more intense endeavors like hiring a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional to work on...
One of the most gratifying things about working in interior design is seeing my ideas, originally in my head, and then worked through on paper, materialize in the real world. down2earth Interior Design had the pleasure converting this empty white shell of a Townhouse in...
As an interior designer, my business relies on recommendations from my clients. I would appreciate it if you would write a brief review for me on Houzz.com. Houzz.com is a useful tool that I recommend to all my new clients for creating ideabooks, and many of...
down2earth Interior Design’s headquarters gets a new front door color....
down2earth Interior Design will be bringing the holiday spirit to this magnificent kitchen. Come visit the grand space at the Chestnut Hill Community Association Holiday Tour located at 8860 Norwood Avenue in Chestnut Hill on December 6, 2014....
The front door of Down2Earth Interior Design’s home base needs a new paint color. The taupe I inherited is unobjectionable, but has no drama or personality. My objective is to choose a color that is welcoming, and also contextual with the stone work, ivory trim,...
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is...