Inspiration

Cathedral Suite Sneak Peek!

May 16, 2013
Currey & Co Nocturne Chandelier

The ASID Showcase Home Tour opens this Saturday, May 18th in Saint Paul, MN! You’ll have to wait a few more days to see the completed project, but I want to share with you a sneak peek of my space, the Cathedral Suite. The Cathedral Suite is a light-filled room with gorgeous views of the [...]

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Interior Design Trends – Spring/Summer 2013

May 13, 2013
2013 Hight Point Market Interior Design Trends

Two times per year High Point Market, the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, showcases the newest looks and trends in the design world. Below are five key trends from the Spring/Summer High Point Market. Monaco Blue & Indigo Monaco Blue (#19-3964), Pantone’s “it” color for spring, is a vibrant hue that [...]

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2013 ASID Showcase Home Tour

May 6, 2013
ASID Showcase Home Tour

22 Spaces – 39 designers – All under one roof. Don’t miss the dramatic transformation of this grand Cathedral Hill mansion! The American Society of Interior Designs (ASID MN) has once again teamed up with Mpls. St. Paul Magazine to produce the much anticipated ASID Showcase Home. Desi Interior Design is honored to have had [...]

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American Craft Council Roundup

April 22, 2013
American Craft Council

Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending the American Craft Council show in St. Paul, MN. The American Craft Council (ACC) is a national, nonprofit educational organization founded in 1943. Events, such as the one held in St. Paul, help to serve the ACC’s mission which is to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary [...]

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Tuft Love

April 16, 2013
Yellow Tufted Sofa

Tufted furniture used to be seen in only mean traditional interiors, but thanks to some contemporary styling, a variety of fabrics, and new frames styles, tufted furniture is showing it can be used in a variety of settings. Modern Furniture frames with linear lines transform tufts into a more modern look and adds a sense [...]

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Fine Art: New Era Portfolio

April 12, 2013
New Era Portfolio Logo

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Austin, Texas for the very first time. What a cool city. While in Austin I was able to tour New Era Portfolio, a global leader in fine art solutions. New Era serves a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, corporate, residential, and governmental. The company also [...]

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Everyday Upgrade: Sculptural Coffee Cups

April 4, 2013
Villeroy & Boch New Wave Coffee Cup

Chances are you enjoy a cup of hot coffee or tea in the mornings – why not elevate the everyday with a sculptural coffee cup? Bring a little art and design to your morning ritual with these unique coffee cups. Villeroy & Boch – New Wave Coffee Cup Coffee and contemporary art blend together with [...]

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Stairs with Flair

April 1, 2013
Staircase with Patterned Wallpaper

Do you have boring set of stairs that could use a serious update? Use this area of your home to get creative with one of these unique staircase design ideas. Faux Carpet Runner Our friend paint comes to the rescue again….get the look of a carpet stair runner without actually installing one. Looks range from [...]

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Design Trend: Sophisticated Pastels

March 27, 2013
Pastel Interior Design Trend

With Easter right around the corner I’ve been thinking about pastels which are making a strong come-back in home décor and fashion this year. If you’ve written pastels off, it’s time to take another look. This year’s pastels have more depth and substance making them more vibrant and more useable. In Sherwin Williams’ 2013 Color [...]

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Design Ideas for Non-Functioning Fireplaces

March 14, 2013
Non-working Fireplace with Stacked Wood

A common design dilemma in older homes and apartments is what to do with a non-functioning fireplace. Because you won’t be throwing logs on the fire you’ve got a great design opportunity to do something unique with the empty space. Here are a few of my top design ideas for turning a void into a [...]

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