“Eye on Design” Archive from Mann Report (Article By Gail Green) While Sir Isaac Newton believed that “We build too many walls and not enough bridges,” he wasn't focused on interior architecture. And, of course, Newton was being metaphorical. Literally, he wasn’t too off mark, because, in...
Read MoreWritten for Art, Antiques and Design (By Gail Green) In their most narrow sense, niches are the professed specialization areas marketing experts tell us to pursue. Like a well-trodden path, is it singularly bound with little perspective. Enter the architectural niche, it’s almost forgotten cousin. While indeed...
Read MoreGreat design means creating an overall look and feel that is both aesthetic and functional. Having a clean, clear space makes for a better composition, emphasizing the strong aspects of the home. This means is no clutter! Start with the basics, keeping only the essentials. ...
Read MoreWant to maintain a clearly focused life, staying organized at home helps! Set and maintain clear organizational boundaries. The less confusion and mess, the better. Being organized, enhanced by a clean, clear structured environment helps one maintain a clear focus and goals, for better compatibility. As...
Read MorePurchase furnishings that reflect your new life - in a style that reflects who you are and want to be. If you prefer a cleaner modern look, make it more minimal and geometric in tones of gray, white, and black. Natural stone is generally present with...
Read MoreLighting that is bright and ambient is essential for a cheerful new home - proper lighting changes one's disposition, like the sun! Make sure that the light is up, down, and through. In terms of artificial light, the designer uses different types of illumination to create...
Read MoreANTECHAMBERS are transition spaces leading up to and just prior to a room's entry. These subtle areas bridge one larger space to another. They are most effectively defined by creating an element of surprise when walking through it's passageway. Usually the antechamber will have a dropped...
Read MoreWritten for Art, Antiques and Design (By Gail Green) As Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe exclaimed “God is in the details.” The famous architect knew that what separates the sublime from the mundane is the attention to detail that an artisan expresses in their work. It is...
Read MoreWant to make a space look taller than it is? Even an 8' high ceiling can look taller! Here is a trick of the trade: a ceiling will look higher if the ceiling prior to it's entry is dropped. That is, drop the ceiling of...
Read MoreWritten for Art, Antiques and Design (By Gail Green) For a dramatic floor, one that emphasizes the furniture and grandeur of a room, stain it a very dark brown or black. Staining it so will make the floor disappear, thus giving emphasis to the furniture, adding drama...
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