art: Decorating With Art: November Artist of the Month
- 11/24/09 05:36 AM
I wrote this post for my Interior Design blog, and it was meant to inspire my clients to collect art to live with. But in the staging world, we are always looking for art that will appeal to the broadest possible audience. Even though buying original art is pretty much out of the question in a staging budget, I thought my fellow stagers would enjoy seeing these artists' work. In general I select artists whose work is rich in color and uplifting in feel. So maybe these will inspire you to select some great pieces of art for your own home, … (3 comments)
art: Soaring Ceilings ... What on Earth to Do With Them?! - Home Staging & Interior Design Tips for Lofts / Open Plan Homes -Part #2
- 03/04/09 10:53 AM
Oh we love space! Air above our heads! A roof that requires clearance from the FAA! Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit ... just a bit. But it does feel good to see those soaring heights ... right up until you have to decorate or stage the place. Then what on earth do you put in a place that has 15' ... 17' ... even 23' high ceilings? Well, I have a few tips and suggestions and one or two might surprise you. The first thing I do when faced with a property that has soaring ceilings is to look for … (38 comments)
art: Original Art Sets Apart This Home Stager and Interior Designer in Portland, Oregon
- 02/17/09 06:20 AM
Well, yesterday I received not one, but TWO inquiries about the art seen in my posted photos with the specific request to post a blog about my art. Cynthia Bartsch & Debra Rowley - Thank you both for your inquiries and for your kind compliments about my work. When you see a painting in my photos, it is my own original art. I think that original works of art elevate and enrich the look of a property, so using my original works of art have really made a difference in my level of quality in home staging. It's also a really … (13 comments)
art: Announcing - Modern Dwellings & Design, - A New Active Rain Interest Group
- 02/02/09 10:22 AM
Announcing Modern Dwellings & Design, PDX. This group is for all real estate related professions interested in modern urban architecture, interior design, art, contemporary and sustainable trends. Are you sent into rapture by clean, sleek lines? Can't get through the month without your copy of Dwell Magazine? Do you love Lofts, open plan architecture, and sustainable design? Is 1st Thursday Gallery Night in pen on your calendar? Is your niche market related to this? Then this is the group for you! Join us and start by posting a little intro to yourself, your biz, & what your particular passion is. Please … (2 comments)
art: Introduction to Pangaea Interior Design & New Modern Dwellings & Design, PDX Group
- 02/02/09 09:00 AM
Hi! I am an interior designer in Portland, Oregon specializing in contemporary style. I am passionate about contemporary residential architecture including lofts, condos, infill projects and single family homes. This is my niche market. I also provide home staging services and my inventory of furnishings, accessories and art are carefully selected to enhance the look of modern architecture. If you are addicted to Dwell Magazine and Metropolitan Home, we'll have a lot in common. I have been an artist for many years and have also been able to provide commission artwork for my clients as well as art selection services. in … (4 comments)
art: Is Your Wall Color More Important Than Your Best Friend? ... True Story in the Life of an Interior Designer
- 01/31/09 04:33 PM
I was on my initial visit to a client's residence meeting with his Personal Assistant. She was interviewing me and setting up the parameters of what the client wanted. There was plenty of latitude in the various projects the client wanted to accomplish and he was open to any recommendations I might make. But when it came to his dining room, there were two large original paintings done by his best friend, a professional artist. Here was the edict ... "you can do pretty much anything you want in here, BUT YOU CAN'T MOVE THOSE PAINTINGS". Not negotiable! He was very … (1 comments)
art: For Home Staging, Redesign & Interior Design, Sculpture Kicks It Up a Notch!
- 01/20/09 05:06 PM
Whether you are staging a property for sale, redesigning your existing home or really going all out with an interior design project, try adding a piece of sculpture for an instant boost of elegance, interest, or just plain fun. EVERYBODY knows what to do with wall art. But many people avoid sculpture because they just don't know what to do with it. So, here are some tips: Where should you put sculpture? If you have an architectural niche of any kind, it's the perfect place for sculpture. Try using one on a dining table instead of a more traditional centerpiece and … (14 comments)
art: Inexpensive Art Solution for 2-Story Loft
- 01/04/09 03:40 PM
When staging this model home for the H45 Lofts, I needed an inexpensive way to create art for it's 23 foot ceiling height. I found this great fabric by Marimekko and made a 14 foot tall panel with rods sewn into the top and bottom to make it hang straight. It gave a much needed blast of color against the gray concrete walls. Of course we needed a very long ladder. I confess to letting my assistant climb up there to hang it ... too scary for me! But it looked great and cost less than $400. You can see more … (5 comments)
Portland Oregon Interior Designer, Redesign and Home Staging professional, Pangaea, shares tips on preparing a home for sale, interior design ideas for lofts & contemporary architecture, and home improvement projects.
I wrote this post for my Interior Design blog, and it was meant to inspire my clients to collect art to live with. But in the staging world, we are always looking for art that will appeal to the broadest possible audience. Even though buying original art is pretty much out of the question in a staging budget, I thought my fellow stagers would enjoy seeing these artists' work. In general I select artists whose work is rich in color and uplifting in feel. So maybe these will inspire you to select some great pieces of art for your own home, … (3 comments)
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