Answering Your Design Questions!

Answering Your Questions

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE POWER TOOL?

There are so may power tools I like and use because they assist you in getting a job done a lot faster than using hand tools at times.  However, I would have to say the “Jigsaw”.  I enjoy having the freedom of gliding through projects creating interesting pieces that have cut outs and unique features.  That’s definitely on of my signatures in design.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?

Growing up I always answered this question by saying blue - any shade of blue.  However, today my favorite color depends on the style of the room I am designing as well as the season of the year.  For example, in summer and spring I am drawn to bold colors like orange, lime, and canary yellow.  In the winter and fall, warm tones such as Tibetan red, chocolate browns, and creams. 

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE YOUR PERSONAL DESIGN STYLE?

Like the changing of seasons - so do my personal design style play.  Today, as I look around my home I would say it is a collection of naturals and electric pieces.  Most of which are old items that I revitalized and gave some character to.  Within my home the over all style is simple, clutterfree functional living.  However, outside my yard is dedicated to organic landscaping and following Xeriscaping design - reducing irrigation and working with the Southern Califorina desert landscape.  My backyard is a great explain of working with the environment.  I started off by eliminating the idea of a grassed lawn and transformed it by adding a colorful collection of native and draught resistant trees and plants.  I also compost and have two 8”x4” open air composts that nourish the backyard.  Pathways using bark and stone in areas which lead you around the yard and bird feeders handing in trees add interest and welcome nature to the property.  I enjoy gardening very much and love the fact that I save money by growing my own fruits and vegetables.  My tomatoes are to die for! 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ROOM TO DESIGN?

I enjoy designing children’s rooms.  No other room transforms as often as a kid’s room.  It can change color, appearance, and style as fey as they grow.

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ROOM TO DESIGN?

As a carpenter and interior designer I personally believe every room is a exciting challenge - that’s why it is called design.  Challenging yourself to come up with distinctive and creative flows throughout a home takes skill.  Renovating a eon is a challenge physically and creatively.  Removing walls to open up a living space for example unbolts the challenge to greater heights because you have to take codes, wiring, and support beams into account.