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As a Junior League of Seattle Sustainer, I’m proud to be part of National Rebuilding Day, where more than 70 volunteers dedicated a Saturday to rehabilitate the home of Tamara and Lou LeCroy, a couple living in the Skyway neighborhood of South Seattle. The pictures tell the story of what we did in 10 hours working in teams.

Tons of yard waste to be removed

Many wheel barrows and trips to the dumpster

Getting prepped for paint

After nine hours, two full dumpsters, lots of sore muscles and tired volunteers, the yard and home are returned to the owners. With volunteer support from the Junior League of Seattle and others, Rebuilding Seattle repairs and/or rebuilds homes at no cost to low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, disabled or families with children.

We found the front yard and favorite plants

Fresh paint and weeding transport the home

What a day! and what a happy, grateful couple. I’m so pleased to work with all the volunteers to make such a tremendous difference for Tamara and Lou. Thanks to all who supported our efforts. The team was amazing.

(I’m pleased to report that Mallory Paint (Jim Mallory) donated paint.)

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If you need color on your patio to complement your plants, choose a colorful pot for a quick ‘color-pop’. In my Seattle outdoor space designs, I found colorful fiberglass containers from Old Town Fiberglass as a perfect solution. The pots are part of the overall color scheme for my outdoor furnishings. Here are some great examples:

Old World Fiberglass containers

On the Seattle Madison Park penthouse roof deck, we featured colorful lime green containers which coordinate with the Sunbrella fabrics used on the teak furniture.  The image shows how the plants, containers and fabrics all harmonize for a Color Pop.

Color Pop on my Seattle project

Let the parties and outdoor entertaining begin! Call us at Faith Sheridan Design Group to discuss a plan for your outdoor space.  We offer a complimentary 30 minute Skype call.  Get in touch with us soon, the sun is shining!

Tags: add color to your patio, Faith Sheridan Design Group, interior designer Seattle WA, Outdoor Living, outdoor spaces Seattle
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Women know this and I know this as a Seattle interior designer. Women are the primary decision-makers in most home decisions. And when it comes to the layout and emphasis of the home’s features, four areas emerge… Where are you in this mix? Or do multiple features attract you?

Entertaining

Kitchens are the main attraction

Adaptable Living Spaces

Bridging Two Rooms

De-Stress and Relax

Relax and rejuvenate in a peaceful setting

Storage Solutions

Great custom closets are a sweet spot

Here are some observations and comments from my clients to keep in mind:

• Don’t place the laundry room near the garage entrance. Reminders of work to do and clutter are better out of sight.  And laundry rooms near the bedrooms makes better sense.
• Instead of a ‘mudroom/laundry’ area consider a well-organized area for shoes, backpacks, mail, keys, etc. that transitions between garage and kitchen and family room.
• Open kitchens for entertaining need to be clutter-contained.  So pantries are re-emerging that blend pantry with butler’s rooms. Think sink, small appliances, extra dishwasher (drawer?). More ideas for entertaining.

Planning changes to your home? At Faith Sheridan Design Group we offer a complimentary 30 minute Skype conversation to discuss a project.  Contact us and get started.

(Thanks to Architectural Digest Archives for images)

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The short answer, ABSOLUTELY! From my designer view in Seattle, color on your patio and outdoor space adds a feeling, mood, vibe that tells your family and friends about you. So express yourself.  Never before has such an opportunity been available between fabrics, furniture and accessories.  Take advantage and step away from cookie cutter outdoor furniture sets and cushions.  Be brave and show your color sensibility.

Colorful Asta Chairs from Gloster Add Punch

This new collection from Gloster Furniture is a perfect starting point using chairs, 2 or more colors, for a color statement around your table.  Plus they stack and save space in a space challenged area.

Cloud Collection from Gloster with colorful accents

Outdoor fabric collections via talented designers such as Trina Turk are a perfect opportunity to add pizazz with color and pattern

Trina Turk | Schumacher | Peacock

Trina Turk | Schumacher | Paradise

Are you ready to add your personality to your patio or outdoor space? Contact Faith Sheridan Design Group to get started on a patio that expresses your personality.  We offer a complimentary 30 minute Skype call to get started.

Tags: Bellevue interior designer, Color add personality, Faith Sheridan Design Group, Gloster Furniture, Interior designer Seattle, Seattle interior designer, Trina Turk and Schumacher
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As a lover of tangerine tango, the color of the year, I am excited with luscious combinations of orange, coral and tomato red. Though I can’t dress myself totally in an orange outfit (think pumpkin), I can pull orange, coral, pink, red and neutrals together and love the combo. Much can be said about how our fashion sense is also an inspiration for our interiors. I follow a fabulous blog, You Look Fab, and recently this combo was featured with my current favorite color combo.

You Look Fab Orange Inspiration

Then some serendipity appeared in the form of the Architectural Digest archives with this image of the home of George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth.  (Interior Design by John Barman, ASID |Text by Wendy Moonan |Photography by Scott Frances)

Orange spices the interior of this room

Per the designer, John Barman,  ”Using bright colors and strong stylized furniture, I created a contemporary residence with a 1940s French feel.” Notice the large sofa is neutral as are the walls… much as you would do for an outfit.  Enjoy comparing the fashion and the interior.

Are you considering a fashion update to your interior? Start with color and contact Faith Sheridan Design Group. We offer a complimentary 30 minute Skype conversation. 

Tags: Bellevue interior designer, color, Color consulting Seattle, Faith Sheridan Design Group, fashion and interior design come together, Interior designer Seattle, Seattle interior designer, Tangerine Tango, You Look Fab blog
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