While some things seem to be returning back to normal – or at least slowly easing in that direction – there’s a good chance that one outcome of COVID-19 won’t be changing any time soon: working from home. With Google announcing that many of their employees will not be returning to the office until 2021…
Ku Interior Design’s (KUID) standard 15-step design process already has limited in-person Designer/Client interaction. The 15 steps are listed below. During normal circumstances, underlined steps are in-person at the jobsite. Project Initiation Phase: both steps happen at the 2-hour paid consultation, one meeting STEP 1 Consultation: with Michelle Ku (Designer) STEP 2 Contract, Retainer,…
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and been over powered by odors? That could be because they have poor kitchen ventilation or they do not use the ventilation they have. Not only does poor ventilation fill your home with odors, it can actually damage your upholstered furniture and other surfaces as well as cause…
If you’re like most people in the Denver area, you’ve been staring at the rooms in your house for a while…and it sounds like you might be for a little while longer. Now that you’re kind of a captive audience to your décor I have one question for you: Do you like it? It might…
If you’re one of the many parents out there wondering how you’re going to keep your kids occupied during what seems to be a never-ending quarantine, I not only have an idea for an activity…it will also keep them busy in their rooms. Kids are no different from adults when it comes to creating a…
When it comes to condo design, space is at a premium. That means that designers not only need to create spaces that are aesthetically appealing…they need to be functional as well. I’ve come across many amazing designs that incorporate functional storage, including this breath-taking headboard wall designed by Jamie Drake: And this coffee table…
It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to look at what’s ahead. In the design industry, that means it’s the time of year when Pantone announces its Color of the Year. For 2020, Pantone has featured Classic Blue which, they say, instills “calm, confidence, and connection.” The Psychology of Blue What…
The design world is a naturally creative place, which is why I love meeting business owners who are not only passionate about what they do, they’re also unique in the services they offer. That was definitely the case when I met Anna Perks with Perks Deconstruction; Anna not only saw a need in the Denver…
When people contact me about their design projects, it’s usually because they’re looking for a change; some are ready to renovate entire homes, and some are looking for an update on what already exists. But the one thing they all have in common is creating a space for the life they’re living now. This…
If you aren't ready to hire an interior designer, at least you can start shopping like one.
