Archive for May, 2009

Start with an Inspiration

Saturday, May 9th, 2009 by Angela Todd

If  you are looking to embark on a remodeling or redecorating project and lack direction, here is a step-by-step process to get underway.
1.) First, start with what inspires you
What inspires you is probably in your home.  Perhaps even in the room you want to transform.  Do you have a piece of artwork, an area rug, [...]

Staged and Styled

Friday, May 8th, 2009 by Angela Todd

The Home Builders Association’s Ultimate Open House April 18th-19th and 25th-26th was a tremendous success. The Interior Design Society of Portland worked with several of the home builders to stage and style their homes.
The following property built by Westlake Development recieved an offer the first weekend of the open house. I can’t [...]

Multi-Use Furniture

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 by Angela Todd

The way we live today is more complex than even 10 years ago.  Multi-use furniture is getting more innovative than ever in 2009.
Check out Ty Pennington’s collection at Howard Miller launched at High Point market.  The line has some great features:  storing drawers in upholstered beds, dog leashes in cabinetry, hidden desks as part of [...]

Spring Cleaning Tips from the Pros

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 by Angela Todd

If you are a listener of Around the House with Handyman Bob on KXL 750am and listened to today’s show, we would like to welcome you to our blog.   My Design Angle segment on Bob’s show each week is a preview to the design tips, trends and events we discuss on this blog.   You can [...]

The PRO’s have arrived

Friday, May 1st, 2009 by Angela Todd

It’s official, the Home Builder’s Association’s Remodelers Council (RC) is changing its name to PRO – Professional Remodelers Organization.  The name isn’t the only thing that is changing, though. The roll-out of the name, unanimously approved by the HBA Board of Directors and announced to coincide with May’s designation as National Remodeling Month, also includes [...]