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How To Choose Artwork Like a Pro!
If you were to ask us what our favorite stage of the design process would be, it would most likely be the selection of artwork. It is such a broad topic and has an endless range of materials and colors from which inspiration can strike. We have been known to design entire spaces around a piece of art or a client’s personal treasure. Most importantly, we believe that when it comes to finalizing a space, artwork and accessories tie everything together. Many people think of art as a two dimensional canvas. We go out of our way to source creative...
Hair On Hide: A Designer’s Take
Hair on Hide Console Table - Current Plano Project Great Design can be created from every material- from conventional to unconventional. We’re going to be examining one of these conventional materials that is a staple in classic genres of design: Hair on Hide. Having our Design Firm based in Texas, we absolutely appreciate and embrace the Country aesthetic. Hair on Hide is known for being a material that showcases the beauty of an animal in many forms. In our case, it is commonly seen in floor rugs, ottomans, and even tables. During production, this material is preserved, dried, and dyed to...
Inside the Mind of A Designer: The Principles of Design
New Construction Residence in Fairview, Texas Every designer loves watching their project come to life- from the preliminary drawings to the final installation of the very last details. To make it to the finish line, designers must not only consider the physical functions of a space, but the principles and stages of design that every artist practices. We wrote a while back about these principles in a past blog found here and expanding on these guidelines today! Image courtesy of Codersera.com The Fundamental Principles of Art and Design utilizes the entire space at hand and allows for a designer to...