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An excerpt from the Work Play Live Magazine. Click here to read the whole magazine and see more works.
Carpets for a
Cause
Event
Oscar Isberian hosted the 2nd annual Carpets for a Cause charity auction benefitting Designs for Dignity, and it is safe to say the night was a huge success! Friends and colleagues of the interior design community gathered here at their River North showroom to admire and bid on one-of-a-kind carpets designed by some of Chicago’s …
Maison & Objet Trade Show
MAISON & OBJET in Paris is a major trade show of lifestyle experience. For two decades, this outsized lifestyle podium at the crossroads of business and creativity provides solutions that meet visitors’ needs from around the world; an event unlike any other. MAISON & OBJET, trade fairs reserved for professionals and their clientele is dedicated …
Triptych Wall Art From Photo Canvas
I recently had the pleasure of working with designer Kobby Akuffo to make a large triptych (pronounced as trip-tik) wall art for a doctor’s office. Making a photo canvas is not new to me, but making a triptych is. I learned a lot during the process, and can’t wait to share some tips with you …
The Emotions of Color Part 3: Neutral Colors
Cremes: Calm Creams are ‘Calm’ when used alone, the soft shades will provide a natural backdrop for walls and windows, compliments all colors and acts as a transition between rooms. Beiges: Friendly From formal to casual, alone or in combination with colors from light to dark. Use this color as the foundation for any room. …
The Emotions of Color Part 2: Cool Colors
Cool colors open up spaces and make them appear larger while creating a relaxed atmosphere.Blues: Tranquil The soft relaxing shades of light blue creates a calm bedroom, while a deep blue palette adds a fresh yet classic look to a living or dining room. Purples: Luxurious Provides a regal palette of elegant color and depth …
The Power
of
Color
Many people believe that our choice of color is a matter of preference, well it is and that’s only up to a point. However, it is more important that the colors we use for our homes, our business environment and even what we wear, have a positive effect on us and the people around us.
The Magic
of
Color
As I mentioned colors are around us everywhere we turn, we just need to recognize them much more. All colors, with the exception of neutral grey will make an impression on people. As previously stated people will react to colors either positively or negatively, however never indifferently. Confused, I hope not allow me to elaborate; not all …