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Introducing the Barbara Gilbert Interiors Shop
This is an exciting summer! A few weeks ago, I launched Design on Demand, a new service that offers clients the opportunity to spend four hours with myself and another designer to tackle their interior design needs. Today, I'm proud to introduce the Barbara Gilbert Interiors Shop. This is a curated collection of home furnishings and goods, personally selected by me. All the items are for sale, and the selection is huge. So often, people ask me about where to find the kind of furniture they see in my interior design work. Now I have a place to direct them where they...
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...