Apparel and Home Fashion: Color Blocking and Geometrics
Holy 80's Batman!
Geometrics in Vivid Colors and Color Blocking are BAAAAAAACK! Chevron has been here for a while, but the uber-brights, changes in sheen, and the bigger-is-better statements are really huge in 2014! Many clients are taking them on themselves only to find out the math can be quite challenging, especially when faced with orange peel texture, non-level walls and 88 degree angles...and don't forget the cut outs for windows and doors! Leave the math to me and I'll get you "squared" away! For those of you looking to learn, I can work with you to get you started on your own as well. |
New Stuff!!
Faux Bois Beams One of this year's hottest trends is Faux Bois due in no small part to Martha Stewart's love affair and a proliferation of it at the international home design shows. I'm being hired to recreate finishes painted over in the 80's paint craze (ironically back to the original colors). I cannot stress this enough...I REALLY do not like painting over perfectly good wood and stone treatments. Think twice before you grab that can of white paint. When trends change, you'll be sorry you need to faux paint because it is often WAY cheaper than stripping and re-staining, as my customers are sadly finding out. It is a GREAT way to hide a plastered beam though as we did above! |
Murals & Embellishments
Trompe L'oiel
Gallery of Faux Finishes & Wall Treatment
