Brightwork Interior Design

04/23/2026

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01/19/2026

12/10/2025

Happy Brightwork Wednesday! I want to divert away from posting about Designing for Dementia this week to bring you a public service announcement.

I spent a couple days with my Mom last week as she was recovering from surgery, and I noticed how much she used the grab bars around her home. It led to a discussion about what she does at my house (with no grab bars,) and I realized that I need to have something in place for her when she visits over the holidays.

Because I want something that was multi-purpose and not permanent, I chose to purchase a Wonder Stander Pole. This is by no means the only brand that makes tension poles, but they have a solid reputation and multiple options.

If you have older family members (especially ones who use grab bars) visiting your home this holiday season, I encourage you to consider something like this to help them stay safe, particularly in the bathroom. And, PLEASE do NOT purchase suction cup grab bars. They are not ADA compliant!

If you have any questions about accessibility products, please do not hesitate to reach out!

https://stander.com/products/wonder-pole

12/03/2025

Happy Brightwork Wednesday. As part of our Designing for Dementia series, this week we’ll be discussing furnishings and home accessories that can instill anxiety and/or fear in people living with dementia.

- Area rugs with a light colored border and a dark center may look like a hole to a person living with dementia and they may refuse to walk across the rug for fear of falling in. # #

- Furnishings and home accessories with speckles or wavy lines may appear to be covered by bugs or snakes. People living with dementia may try to pick off the bugs (speckles) or become afraid of the snakes (wavy lines.)

Better options would be low contrast patterns and non-speckled finishes.

11/21/2025

Happy Weekend! This Friday’s featured local business is Lighthouse HVAC. With colder weather upon us, Lighthouse HVAC can ensure that you’re staying nice and warm by maintaining or replacing your existing HVAC system.

Their full line of services can be found at https://hvaclighthouse.com

Have a great weekend!

11/19/2025

Happy Brightwork Wednesday! Returning to our “Designing for Dementia” Series, I’d like to talk about how the use of color and light can help those living with Dementia.

1. Color contrast is extremely important because the eyes of someone living with Dementia progressively decline. By choosing contrasting colors for floors, walls, door frames, and furniture, their edges are more clearly defined and it is easier for the individual to move safely within the space.

2. Favorite or unique colors can help with way-finding. A brightly colored front door that’s different than the neighbors’ makes it easier to identify home.

3-4. The eyes of those living with Dementia require twice as much light as those without. Diffused natural night is best during the day and layered light (wall sconces, lamps, and gentle overhead) is best at night to reduce glare and prevent harsh shadows.

If someone you love is living with Dementia, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to share some additional tips with you.

11/05/2025

Happy Brightwork Wednesday! As part of my preparation for a presentation that I’m making next week on “Designing for Dementia,” I have been watching a video series from Teepa Snow, an expert on dementia care. I plan to share information on this topic over the next several weeks, but for those who’d like to know watch the videos or learn more about her philosophy and techniques, you can find them here:

https://teepasnow.com

Have a great rest of your week!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃🖤👻 This Friday’s featured local business is

Whether you need a fall cleanup and leaf the removal, are looking to build a fire pit to enjoy this winter, or need a delivery of firewood, 4 Season Landcare has you covered!

10/29/2025

Happy Brightwork Wednesday! Today will be the fourth and final installment of the “Rules of Mixing Metals”. The Fourth Rule is that you should keep your major categories consistent and mixing things up with accessories. You’ll want to:
- Keep all plumbing the same finish
- Keep all hardware in the same finish
- Lighting and accessories (think mirrors, towel bars, etc) can be a mix of the other finishes or a new one all together. Just be sure to follow Rules 1-3!

10/24/2025

Happy Weekend! This Friday’s featured local business is . Did you know that the leading cause of chimney fires is failure to keep the chimney clean?! Before you use your fireplace this fall, please have it cleaned and inspected, and consider giving ChimneyTek a call. They provide outstanding service at a great price!