How do I budget for my interior design project? You’re beginning an interior design project and you have a bit money saved up to do it. How do you know whether it’s enough to fulfill your design vision? How do you know whether you can afford...
Last time on the blog, we shared design inspiration that captures the color, joy and exuberance of those brilliant indoor/outdoor spaces you find in Mexico. Read Part 1, Sunroom Inspiration here > I used these as a jumping off point as I pull together an interior design...
When comfort is king, buying furniture via the internet is scary. Whether it’s a sofa that you’re going to be lounging on day in and day out, or dining chairs where you hope to one day entertain again in comfort, there is no substitute for kicking...
Whether a designer mom or a designer with a sense of fun, all the members of the down2earth interior design team love designing spaces for kids. Did you know that March 31st is National Crayon Day? So here are our top ten crayon and rainbow...
When working with our talented architectural photographer, Rebecca McAlpin, to photograph this renovation, something happened to me that has never happened to me during a photoshoot before. I discovered that the process of photographing wasn’t about documenting, or rather wasn’t entirely about documenting our work,...
Here at down2earth interior design it can honestly be said that our team loves interior design! So on this Valentine’s Day, here are ten great picks to add a little love (and in some cases bold choices) to your home. Let’s start with adding love to...
Down2earth Interior Design recently completed our Mt. Airy project. The focus was on the living and dining areas on the first floor. These rooms are now set for the Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends. Let’s have a closer look. [caption id="attachment_20088" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Photo: Rebecca...
Houzz recently interviewed Amy about her thoughts on eco-friendly interior design. The Houzz report shares insights by Amy, along with other designers working in the sustainable design arena (read article). Of course, some of the interview didn't make it into the final Houzz report, so we...
Interior Designers learn from every project. With that experience comes a wealth of knowledge. Down2earth interior design’s approach incorporates sustainability and green design into our projects, and many like-minded people have become clients over the years. So when the Philadelphia Inquirer published the article, “Buying...
If the key to our Belmont Ave project in Doylestown was location, the key to success in this Fort Washington project was collaboration. Not only was the interior design a collaboration between two members of our Down2earth interior design team, but collaboration with our long-time...
If you love design, Nordic or otherwise, the Helsinki Design Museum is a MUST. The first floor of the Design museum in Helsinki focuses broadly on Finnish Design. Furniture, glassware, Fiskars scissors, Maramekko textiles, (click here to learn more) and even the angry birds game...
Working moms know how to eek productivity out of every moment we’re not with the kids. So it should have come as no surprise that everything about being interviewed by Fox 29 host and busy mom Karen Hepp was speedy and efficient. When Amy was...
I have been a fan of Nordic design for a long time, ever since I studied architecture at the Danish International Study program. I say Nordic design instead of Scandinavian design because Finland, the site of my latest adventure, is actually not considered a Scandinavian...
What’s a great way to show the teachers at your kids’ school how much you love them? With a PTO sponsored teacher lounge make-over, of course! What a thrill to be the interior designer in this scenario! PTO leaders reached out Amy to do a room...
Interior design is a service oriented profession. We all know that, right!? So here at down2earth interior design, we are particularly proud to be recognized when we excel in this area. Down2Earth Interior Design has been awarded the Best of Houzz 2018 Service accolade for...
We wrapped up 2017 on a publications high note! We are so very proud that our work was featured in HGTV Magazine, Time Out Philadelphia Magazine and The Philadelphia Inquirer print and online article. In the winter issue of Time Out Philadelphia Magazine, Amy offers up...
This summer, my husband and I had the opportunity to take a short but fantastic vacation to Iceland. Even with just three and a half days, it is such a worthwhile and unspoiled destination. I could go on and on about the natural beauty, and...
My favorite professional organizer, Carrie Kauffman, always likes to point out that “being disorganized is a constant drain on your time, money, energy, sanity. It can make you feel like you’re out of control and like you’re gasping for breath. On the other hand, if you know...
Summer is in full swing and the outdoors are exploding with color, especially green. So why not capture that color burst and bring it indoors? There are many benefits to bringing plants into your home: they help clean the air, improve overall well being, and...
Ask the Interior Designer: I’m trying to save money: should I be my own general contractor? If you can pull this off, you're a better woman than I am. Here's the way I always look at it: general contractors are sequencing experts. They know who needs to...