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Psychology of Color in Interior Design
People tend to think of their home's color palette as a pretty accessory. But the colors they choose have a real impact on work, play, and life in general. The psychology of color is one of my passions, and I want to share some insights with you today. I'm a Dewey-certified color specialist and part of earning that specialization included studying how color affects us on the deepest level. Choosing the color palette for your home can energize you, or make you anxious. It can soothe, or stimulate. It all depends on the colors and combinations. Let's take a closer...
Welcome to Design on Demand
This month, I'm introducing a new and exciting service at Barbara Gilbert Interiors. Design on Demand offers clients the opportunity to spend four hours with myself and another designer. During that time, we tackle their interior design needs. Design on Demand is perfect for people who want help with their homes, but don’t have the budget for full-service interior design. We can look at one room or space, or do accessories and artwork for multiple rooms. We spend four hours planning the design and when we are finished, clients have a curated purchasing list of retail sources that contains pictures and...
A Tween Bedroom With Style That Endures
I recently had the pleasure of designing a tween bedroom for a special young lady. She is an 11-year-old who knows exactly what she likes and her favorite color is purple. One essential part of the design process was creating a room that was not too babyish, and not too grown up, either. We wanted to create style that would endure well into her college years. With that in mind, we got to work on her new tween bedroom. First, we had her create Houzz ideabooks with examples of items she likes. From there, we were able to get a...