Jan-Feb Design Newsletter, 2023

January 29, 2023 No Comments

We are calling our newly renovated studio space the DESIGN LAB! It’s going to evolve into an ‘incubator for creativity, imagination, inspiration and curiosity’.

We’ve MOVED!

Only a few minutes south of our old location, but in a larger 1025 sq foot space! We are growing and we needed a big change.

We are calling our newly renovated studio space the DESIGN LAB! It’s going to evolve into an ‘incubator for creativity, imagination, inspiration and curiosity’.

There will be public events planned in this large space on various Art & Design topics for Design Enthusiasts, ‘Ask A Professional’ group sessions and even some Design & Color 101 classes offered. And of course, all will support our brand offering Livable Luxury Interior Design & Build services.

Make sure to stay in touch with us to learn more!

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The common element throughout is good design. There’s always a reason why an element is chosen for a certain place, whether it’s a colorful painting in a room or a specific fabric on a chair. There’s also a functionality to every item that is unique to each project’s solution. It’s sort of like an oversized jigsaw puzzle with a place and reason for each piece.

“Your rooms are like a painting. Each component is a brushstroke to create the whole picture. It’s magic every time!”

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