St. Patrick’s Day and Your Interior

March 13, 2014 by Jennifer Myers Filed Under: Color Trends, Events, Interior Design Features, Interior Design Ideas, Uncategorized

Last year, emerald green was the “hot color” for everything from fashion to home furnishings. But besides being trendy, emerald – and green in general – is a great color for spring as it represents new growth and change.

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The best practice for incorporating color trends in your home is to provide a neutral “base” of furnishings and add accessories that can be changed easily. For example, you can add pillows, lamps and accessories with the colors and patterns that provide a fresh punch of color to your calm interior.

Photo Via Christine Markatos Design

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Having seasonal colors and styles for your home — simply changing out some accessories, rugs, pillows, etc. can bring a sense of change and freshness. Once you make the investment they can be used for many similar seasons. It’s always best to start with a well-designed space plan and timeless furnishings that are durable and built with quality features like 8-way hand-tied springs, spring-down cushions and high quality fabrics.

One of the biggest mistakes I see Do-It-Yourself home enthusiasts make is purchasing furnishings that are inexpensive and may be upholstered with fabrics that aren’t meant for daily use by busy families with kids and pets. Fabrics from “To The Trade” vendors (sold through interior designers) like Kravet, Stroheim, or Larsen, just to name a few, often include the “double rubs” (which is the equivalent of how many times someone sits on a sofa) to indicate whether the fabric is appropriate for the intended use. If a sofa is upholstered with a light-use fabric, it is possible that the fabric can degrade well before you are ready to invest in reupholstering or purchasing a new one.

By investing in quality construction as well, your furniture will not only look better longer but will also perform and be comfortable longer. Another downside of inferior construction is that the cushioning can “bottom out” (get packed down) and lose its feeling of comfort. You then are investing in having your cushions redone or starting over with a new sofa.

Remember, just setting aside a modest budget to freshen up the palette with fashion-forward color bursts you can give your interior a new look.

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If you’re not fond of emerald green, but want a fresh option for your home, here are a few more
shades of green that you might just love.

Photo Via Martha O’Hara Interiors

Think of green as the color of balance, harmony and growth!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Olympic Inspired: Red, White, and Blue!

February 21, 2014 by Jennifer Myers Filed Under: Color Trends, Events, Interior Design Features, Interior Design Ideas, Uncategorized

With the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi on everyone’s mind, we thought we might take a moment to explore the red, white, and blue color palette. From traditional to modern – check out these red, white and blue interiors!

The traditional combination in a white kitchen with blue Asian pottery and red accents makes for a stunning and classic look.

Or a more bold statement using red cabinets with blue and white accents.

A cozy bedroom to snuggle in with your mountain home.

From a traditional classic living room to a modern white on white living room with a bold statement of color … these rooms reflect a sense of style and uniqueness.

Using blue walls as a bold statement accentuated by white furnishings.

A bold patterned wallpaper accentuated with classic white trim and a blue chair … Imagine this vase full of red tulips!

This room represents a very classic style with the blue walls and red settees but it also showcases a bit a fun with the zebra pillows and houndstooth rug.

Here is a more traditional and casual approach with the white on white interior displaying accents of an Americana theme or transitional rooms that incorporates a batik and floral pattern with pillows and window treatments.

The classic color combination of red, white and blue can be a “tried and true” color scheme to incorporate in your home. It offers the opportunity to make a bold statement or a softer feel depending upon your design taste. It also is a scheme that is easily updated with seasonal changes. Enjoy these rooms and be inspired to include red, white and blue in your design future!

The Romantic and Soft Bedroom (Just in time for Valentine’s Day)

February 7, 2014 by Jennifer Myers Filed Under: Events, Interior Design Features, Interior Design Ideas, Uncategorized

As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches all thoughts turn to the romantic, especially when it comes to the bedroom decor. The ideal romantic bedroom should reflect the use of soft and calming colors, uses multiple lighting sources creating beautiful and different effects, and incorporates textures fabrics and finishes that ooze comfort and luxury. Check out some of these expertly executed romantic bedrooms!

Flowing fabric from a canopy makes a room feel romantic

and cozy even in a sparse space.

New and interesting lighting can freshen up

a room in an instant, like this fireplace!

A rustic/romantic cabin feel is nice for a simple yet

comfortable bedroom that feels like a home in the woods.

High ceilings really make the space feel open.

Decorative lighting, soft colors,

and comfortable looking!

If your bedroom isn’t cutting it, try a romantic get away!

This hotel room has great texture and soft colors on the bed.

And if all else fails,

who doesn’t love breakfast in bed?

Fabulous New Market Trends!

November 1, 2013 by Jennifer Myers Filed Under: Events, Interior Design Features, Interior Design Ideas, Uncategorized

Twice a year the High Point Market (hpmkt) puts together the largest furnishing industry trade show in the world. Last week was their fall market showcase where they filled all 11.5 million square feet of show-space with beautiful new furniture and accessories. Each showroom is complete with the latest ideas in home furnishings and this year’s trends are functional and fabulous!

THE REINVENTED SWIVEL CHAIR

The swivel chair isn’t just for grandparents anymore! This year at hpmkt even the most chic chairs swiveled! Designers have done away with the bulky and shapeless swivel chairs of the past and have embraced the functional sense and comfort of the swivel. The versatility of this type of chair is perfect for an open concept home in which action can be happening all around you!

DELIGHTFUL DETAILS

This year’s most fabulous trend is all about the details! Just like great jewelry can complete the perfect outfit, so too can great detailing complete the perfect furnishing. Whether the detailing is intricate hardware on an dresser or a flair on the back of a couch, the finishing touches are what really make each piece unique and inspiring. The next time you go shopping for furnishing make sure you take into account the beautiful details that really makes the piece shine.

TOPSY-TURVY TABLES

A fun trend this year is tables with platforms of varying heights, some of which, have parts that disconnect. A table with different heights adds depth to a space and allows separate uses for each area. Also, alone the piece makes much more of a statement than would an ordinary flat table. This type of table is a great accent to any room and really calls attention to its uniqueness.

Each year’s trends are interesting and inventive! Keep an eye out for these trends as the appear throughout the year and try to find a fun way to integrate the into your own home!

Portland’s Fall Home and Garden Show!

October 3, 2013 by Jennifer Myers Filed Under: Events, Interior Design Features, Uncategorized

Serving Up Style THIS WEEKEND at Portland Expo Center!!

Opening day of Serving Up Style is finally here and I know you are all excited to see what the designers have dreamt up this year! Here is a picture of us at the start of set up working hard to bring you an amazing room.

Our Smell, Sip, & Smile 2.0 vignette is a beautiful wine maker’s dinner. Our design plus the work of many other brilliant designers will be showcased this year all in the hopes to raise money for Molly’s Fund to help fight lupus. Here is us working on some lighting at about the midway point, things are finally starting to come together!

If you unfortunately cannot find the time to make it out yourself to see the amazing designs this year, not to worry! All the designs will be featured on Houzz.com and while your there you can vote for your favorite design for the People’s Choice Award! Here’s the link: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/673755/_msg=VGhpcyBxdWVzdGlvbiB3YXMgbW9kZXJhdGVk/VOTE-FOR-YOUR-FAVORITE-FANTASY-DINING-SCAPE

Here is a picture our finished look! Smell, Sip, & Smile 2.0!

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those that have helped make out Serving Up
Style vignette a success. Phil Brodahl with his incredible planning and orchestrating for the booth
fabrication and installation made the installation day go smooth with the help of many hands
– David Brizek , Mike Culshaw, Randy Myers, along with the many contributors listed below.
Ferguson’s –Appliances & Plumbing

Bertazzoni – Range

Viridian Reclaimed Wood

Mountain View Painting

Five Star Faux Finishes – Skim Coat Concrete Countertop

Powell Paint Center / Benjamin Moore Paint

Gallery 903 – Artwork by Christopher Mathie

Kramer Vineyards – Wine

Greg Forcum – Iron work Table Base & Wine Rac ks

No Limits Delivery Service – Brian Brookshire

And thank you so much to all of you who showed up to the event and helped support a good cause: Molly’s Fund’s fight against lupus. Please go online and vote for your favorite design, your support means the world to all of the designers!!

Serving Up Style 2013: Smell, Sip, & Smile 2.0!

September 30, 2013 by Jennifer Myers Filed Under: Events, Uncategorized

So honored to be participating in Serving Up Style again to help raise money for Molly’s Fund and their fight against lupus.

This weekend we will be participating in Portland’s Fall Home and Garden showcase! All the proceeds and money raised from the auction on Saturday night go to Molly’s Fund to help fight lupus. We have been working so hard lately to bring you our vignette inspired by one of life’s greatest indulgences: wine. Here is a preview of an art installation we are working on!

Serving Up Style asks designers to create a room based on the dining experience and we have chosen to focus on a wine makers dinner for our inspiration. There are so many talented designers and rooms this year that you must come see for yourself! Come to the Portland Expo Center this Thursday through Sunday to support a good cause and to check out some excellent designs. Here is a sneak peek of our design direction!

Pictures soon to come! And during the event you can go to Houzz.com where the designs will be featured and you can vote for your favorite for the national People’s Choice Awards!

Images: Molly’s Fund

Serving Up Style!

October 5, 2012 by Jennifer Myers Filed Under: Events, Interior Design Ideas

Smell, Sip, & Smile!

J Myers & Associates

We are honored to be one of the chosen designers to feature an exhibit this year at the Portland Fall Home and Garden Show! Our Smell, Sip, Smile vignette, is one of the 20 designs chosen to be showcased in this years Serving Up Style.

J Myers & Associates has been working tirelessly for the past few days to set up our dining experience. Serving as a fund raising benefit for Molly’s Fund and Lupus, Serving Up Style is sponsored by Houzz.com and has been asking select designers to create dining inspired rooms for the past three years.

Please come to the Portland Expo Center and check us out! Our work is being featured on Houzz.com (link at the bottom) for the public to vote on the People’s Choice Award, nationally. There are so many exciting and unique designs, so please come see our Winemaker Dinner inspired room along with the many other creative rooms by the other designers. If you can’t make the show, you can go on-line by using the link below and see the photos of the vignettes and vote too!

http://www.houzz.com/discussions/208614/

Thanks for looking, and please vote! 🙂

*We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those who have helped make our Serving Up Style vignette a success. A special thank you to Phil Brodahl with his incredible planning an orchestrating for the booth fabrication and installation-made our step up days go incredibly smooth. We also want to thank and give special recognition to the many other hands that helped with set up and installation, Keith Knowles, Dave Brizek-Mountain View Painting, Kim Hancock-KBH Inc Tile Installation, Randy Myers, and Leonard Bleth-Contract Furnishing Mart. Thank you to the many vendors and suppliers that contributed to Smell.Sip.Smile 🙂