careerspeak: how to sell YOU! by Kimberly Reuther
I know we keep discussing the bad economy but in reality, it is a shifted economy that we now live in. As with the weather patterns, the rules of business have changed and will change again in the future. The one thing that remains constant is the need to “sell” yourself to potential employers, clients, […]
From White Box to WOW by Kimberly Reuther
Most of us love, or at least appreciate, architectural moldings and finishing touches in our homes. However, not everyone’s home is “born” with these elements. I am often asked how to decorate a room that looks like a white box. Bare walls, no moulding, basically a square. While seemingly uninspired to some, for designers this […]
meet our panelist: tom niemeier
Tom Niemeier has worked on basically all the sides of the table in the design and construction process, from that of architect, to client, to contractor. During that time, he has evolved a three pronged approach to marketing and branding. First; it starts from within. The design Team must understand, believe in, and practice the core philosophy of the company. […]
Intro to “Designing Small is Designing Smart” by Derek Maschek
Smarter and Smaller Houses, an Introduction to Design Last year, Merriam-Webster voted “austerity” the apparently coveted status of Word of the Year. The negativity around the term can be seen in the riots of Greece and Spain and Great Britain. The word “austere” includes definitions such as “stern and cold in appearance”, “markedly simple or […]
guest blog: green renovation by Diane Rosen
Thrilled at the prospect of creating a room, really creating a retreat from an existing garage was all at once exciting and challenging at the same time. Let me take you on this adventure………. The Vision: Collaborating with my clients, their thoughts, needs and wishes….”I’ve always wanted, thought about…” Ahha…a lake retreat with emphasis on […]
“i speak, you speak, we all speak designspeak”
September saw us host our 1st annual “ispeak” event, a joint celebration for design professionals and homeowners where we unveil our ideas for the coming year. Park Pacific was gracious enough to offer their lovely clubhouse and rooftop with amazing views of downtown! (Note: in our third attempt at a rooftop party, this one takes […]
The Healthy Abode: KBIS 2011 Wrap-up by Melanie Holden
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is the annual platform of the kitchen & bath industry’s latest products, design trends, and innovative technology. This 4-day conference and expo is hosted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and typically hosts roughly 1000 exhibitors and 45,000 attendees, though it was clearly a bit more […]
it’s time to “speak” up!
Whether you are building your retirement portfolio or training for your first marathon, you may search for advice online but ultimately you covet a face-to-face experience with a professional. When it comes to tackling a home remodeling project, however, homeowners often don’t know where to get the information needed to ensure their project’s success. Searching […]
What is all this buzz about FORM?
Looking for fun plans this weekend? Want to check out dozens of cutting edge furniture makers? Dying to know what they hype is about this new Temtor building? Well, then you definitely need to come to FORM Design Show this weekend! DesignSpeak is excited to be one of the exhibitors at the 2nd annual event […]
mixing patterns, textures, and colors by mandi maurer gray
As an Interior Designer, I am asked on a very consistent basis what the rules are when mixing patterns, textures, and colors. I many times say that there are no “rules” per say, just good design plans. For many, it can be overwhelming to mix many colors together or to add patterns into a space. […]
