Posts Tagged ‘interior designer’

Better Living Show – Our Energy Trust Concept Home

Monday, March 29th, 2010 by Angela Todd

The Better Living Show in Portland, Oregon is in its 3rd consecutive year.  It’s mission is to bring better living through sustainable living, building and remodeling.  This year I was asked to help with the interior design of the concept home in the center of the show, sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon.  The home [...]

One Day Room Transformation Series

Friday, March 26th, 2010 by Angela Todd

Last week I taught a class:  ‘How to transform a space in your home in one day’.  I call these one day room transformations. One lucky attendee of the class won the one day room makeover.  Betty Melcher of Portland, Oregon selected her living room for the one day makeover. 
The class participated in a hands-on learning activity in her living [...]

4 Remodeling Tips for Homeowners

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 by Angela Todd

With the 2009 Northwest Natural Street of Dreams launching, it is back to my clients that have so patiently shared my time over the past two a half months.   I am currently working on three remodeling projects with clients:  the rooms include a master suite with bath, a hall bath, and a light commercial client [...]

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, [...]

Renderings Have Come a Long Way

Friday, April 24th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Is it just me or is it getting harder to identify real life photography from architectural renderings?
I admit I sometimes long for the days of hand drawing.  I love my pencils and watercolors, but I find most project budgets don’t warrant this type of time intensive work.  I have even started to outsource hand drawings [...]

A 911 Color Consultation

Friday, April 10th, 2009 by Angela Todd

I have had the same housekeeper for 4 years now.  Her name is Patty.  She is a retired nurse and cleans houses to supplement her income.  Patty is like a gift from God every two weeks when she comes to my house.  There is nothing better than coming home every other Tuesday to clean hardwood [...]

The Ultimate Man Cave

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 by Angela Todd

Stereotypes are funny.  Two weeks ago I walked into the home of Gavin Dawson, the morning radio personality for 95.5FM the Game.   My job was to create the Ultimate Man Cave for Gavin and his roommate Jesse.  After 15 minutes, Jesse’s outspoken charming wit couldn’t contain itself.  “We thought you would be some over-the-top gay [...]

An Interior Designer for the Busy Middle Class Homeowner

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 by Angela Todd

I meet people regularly that comment on my approachability. “You are so down to earth,” I frequently hear. I smile at the compliment, but I am also uneasy at the stereotype of interior designers. As professionals we all specialize in certain areas – I focus on helping great people create exceptional, personalized spaces for their [...]

Closeout Furniture Sales

Thursday, June 19th, 2008 by Angela Todd

Like me, you have probably noticed a large number of retailers advertising furniture closeout sales in the past few months. In Beaverton, Oregon near Washington Square, several stores announced bankruptcy closeouts in sequence over the past several months. First Levitz, Wickes and then Bassett Furniture.
We all love the idea of a bargain, and the bankrupty [...]