07/15/2017
Mike Sherrer. Interior Designer- Residential & Commerical
919/889-0549
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www.villagedesigngroup.com
10 Decorating Questions from the Raleigh News & Observer Design Team
5 words that describe your design philosophy: creative, colorful, bold, eclectic, honest
Your favorite recycling, re-purposing or craft project: Using old stain glass windows as wall hangings or as a "sun catcher" in front of a window, use slipcovers on furniture, paint older pieces of furniture, put new frames on old pictures, re-arrange the furniture in a room, use an old buffet as a dresser in a bedroom.
Best way to spend $100 for maximum décor impact: Paint.
Favorite design blog (and what you like about it) Apartment Therapy- I like it because it shows so much on so many different topics, including how to's, budget living, decor styles, small spaces, and more.
Fun design twist for a teen's bedroom:
Here are a few: Paint two walls a different color, stripe the walls, paint sayings on the walls, use bold colors, use abstract artwork or some of the teen's artwork.
Your favorite window treatment - and why?
Inverted Box Pleat Valance. It's simple, it's something you don't see everyday, and you can liven it up by using a different fabric to line the pleated. Plus, it can be formal or informal.
Best way to dress a window over the kitchen sink: A simple valance to soften the window such as a Savannah valance or a Balloon Valance or even a Rod Pocket Valance (if privacy is needed, use shutters on the lower half of the window). I also like a woven wood over the sink.
Your rule of thumb for mixing old and new:
Don't be afraid to do it. Once you have them together in a room, you may able to tell what's old and what's new, but they'll blend together and won't look odd being used together. Plus, a bit of nostalgia is always great.
Biggest design no-no: Leaving the walls white.
My best tip for do-it-yourself designers: Don't be afraid to use color!
