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Today's 10 On-Trend Interior Design Links You'll Love! | #DESIGNREFRESH

08.29.15 | Today's 10 On-Trend Interior Design Links You'll Love! | #DESIGNREFRESH

August 29, 2015 in DESIGN REFRESH

I have yet to take any kind of vacation this year, but I plan on doing so in September. 

Yes, I know... That’s THE busiest time of the year for designers. But I’m heading out to LA for a week to visit with my daughter and other family members. Basically, I’m pretty much just using the time to get away from home for a bit. I’ve got just enough projects to keep us busy, yet not too many to make me crazy — and that’s just right where I like it.

 

In this week’s edition of DESIGN REFRESH...

I’m sharing an update on my Honey Bee Ham Deli project, as well as a fabulous feminine executive office space we recently completed. Also, I’ve got one of my how-to-approach-this-design-dilemma posts, as well as a couple of timely posts about products and trends. 

Towards the bottom of today’s shares, I’ve included some links I think you’ll find interesting; one of which is a round-up of design no-no’s, as told by some designers you may be familiar with. (i.e. No-nos I [mostly] agree with). After all, sometimes it’s not about knowing what TO do, it’s about knowing what NOT to do. :-) 

Enjoy!

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Interior Design Links You'll ♥!

MUST-SEE: This Feminine Office Remodel Readies A Young Businesswoman For Success! > http://carlaaston.com/designed/this-feminine-office-remodel-readies-a-young-businesswoman-for-success — This client has a light, bright aesthetic and wanted to create a professional but nonetheless softer business environment. | Interior Designer: Carla Aston

MUST-SEE!

This Feminine Office Remodel Readies A Young Businesswoman For Success!opens in a new window

“This client has a light, bright aesthetic and wanted to create a professional but nonetheless softer business environment. "

➤ Enjoy on DESIGNED...

MUST-HAVE: Ken Fulk’s New Pottery Barn Collection Has Hit Stores — Here's Why You Should Be Excited: > http://carlaaston.com/designed/ken-fulks-new-pottery-barn-collection-has-hit-stores-heres-why-you-should-be-excited — Ken Fulk’s new collection for Pottery Barn has hit the stores and in boxes everywhere. And yes, it’s true:  | Image source: Pottery Barn

MUST-HAVE!

Ken Fulk’s New Pottery Barn Collection Has Hit Stores — Here's Why You Should Be Excited:opens in a new window

“Ken Fulk’s new collection for Pottery Barn has hit the stores and in boxes everywhere. And yes, it’s true: "

➤ Enjoy on DESIGNED...

REMODEL IN-PROGRESS: A Red, Green, And Randomly Designed 'Honey Bee Ham & Deli'! > http://carlaaston.com/designed/remodel-in-progress-a-red-green-and-randomly-designed-honey-bee-ham-deli — Things are cooking over at my Honey Bee Ham and Deli project. Here, take a look at all the progress we've made! | Interior Designer: Carla Aston

MUST-SEE!

REMODEL IN-PROGRESS: A Red, Green, And Randomly Designed 'Honey Bee Ham & Deli'!opens in a new window

“Things are cooking over at my Honey Bee Ham and Deli project. Here, take a look at all the progress we've made! "

➤ Enjoy on DESIGNED...

MUST-SEE: See Why Everyone Is Going Mad For Mosaic Tile! > http://carlaaston.com/designed/see-why-everyone-is-going-mad-for-mosaic-tile — You’ve all seen this design trend out there, what with all the images of everyone standing on intricately designed tile floors on Instagram.  | Interior Designer: Carla Aston

MUST-SEE!

See Why Everyone Is Going Mad For Mosaic Tile!opens in a new window

“You’ve all seen this design trend out there, what with all the images of everyone standing on intricately designed tile floors on Instagram. "

➤ Enjoy on DESIGNED...

MUST-HAVE: The Best Lighting Fixtures To Buy When Your Budget Is Tight > http://carlaaston.com/designed/the-best-lighting-fixtures-to-buy-when-your-budget-is-tight — I’m a fan of good, quality lighting. And you probably are, too. After all... | Image source: Ikea

MUST-HAVE!

The Best Lighting Fixtures To Buy When Your Budget Is Tightopens in a new window

“I’m a fan of good, quality lighting. And you probably are, too. After all... "

➤ Enjoy on DESIGNED...

MUST-READ: Hanging Curtains All Wrong > http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/hanging-curtains-all-wrong — She says it perfectly here: a great summary of curtain don’ts! | Interior Designer: Emily Henderson

MUST-READ!

Hanging Curtains All Wrongopens in a new window

She says it perfectly here: a great summary of curtain don’ts!

➤ Enjoy on stylebyemilyhenderson.com...

MUST-KNOW: The Biggest Kitchen Design Mistakes > http://www.housebeautiful.com/home-remodeling/renovation/tips/g1228/kitchen-design-mistakes-0508/? — Speaking of kitchen remodeling… Here are some good points to remember. | Image source: House Beautiful 

MUST-KNOW!

The Biggest Kitchen Design Mistakesopens in a new window

Speaking of kitchen remodeling… Here are some good points to remember.

➤ Enjoy on housebeautiful.com...

MUST-KNOW: Do Not Do This When You Design Your New Kitchen Backsplash > http://carlaaston.com/designed/kitchen-backsplash-dont — And here’s one of my most popular no-no’s regarding kitchen backsplashes. | Image source: BHG.com

MUST-KNOW!

Do Not Do This When You Design Your New Kitchen Backsplashopens in a new window

And here’s one of my most popular no-no’s regarding kitchen backsplashes.

➤ Enjoy on carlaaston.com...

MUST-READ: The 7 Biggest Decor Mistakes That Drive Designers Crazy > http://www.veranda.com/home-decorators/news/g1380/decorating-mistakes/ — One of these talks about decorative lighting and — well — I’ve got an article up above that can help you with that, too. :-) | Image source: Veranda

MUST-READ!

The 7 Biggest Decor Mistakes That Drive Designers Crazyopens in a new window

One of these talks about decorative lighting and — well — I’ve got an article up above that can help you with that, too. :-)

➤ Enjoy on veranda.com...

MUST-KNOW: What NOT To Do: A Pro Reveals the Top 3 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Planning a Project > http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/what-not-to-do-a-pro-reveals-the-top-3-mistakes-homeowners-make-when-planning-a-project-208554 — Yes. Yes. And yes. | Interior Designer: Dan Bailey

MUST-KNOW!

What NOT To Do: A Pro Reveals the Top 3 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Planning a Projectopens in a new window

Yes. Yes. And yes.

➤ Enjoy on apartmenttherapy.com...


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