by Design House | Apr 13, 2011 | Blog
Innovative and Sustainable Outdoor Furnishings Something fun and different I saw at market this year were some great “forward thinking” outdoor furnishings and decor. These eye-catching pieces were made with innovative materials, such as ceramics, metals,...
by Design House | Mar 22, 2011 | Blog
The color GREEN; as a Pigment and a Movement This is some interesting information recently read about GREEN as the color used to paint an enviromental movement. It automatically makes since that GREEN would be the pigment chosen for obvious reasons (nature) but...
by Design House | Mar 8, 2011 | Blog
Want Clean Air with Low VOCs (volatile organic chemicals) in your Environment? Try wool carpet. Wool is a natural fiber that has the ability to absorb indoor contaminants, including formaldehyde, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, and lock them into its...
by Design House | Feb 21, 2011 | Blog
Suffering from “recessionary survival fatigue” and Considering Remodeling, Buying a new Home or Preparing to Sell? Here is what a 2011 consumer preference survey revealed – so you can make some smart decisions. The top-ranking features that consumers want...
by Design House | Feb 9, 2011 | Blog
How has the Economy and Other Challenges in the Design Industry Affected Business? I’ve seen the economy go up and down – remember the slogan “Stay alive to 85”? I’ve found that especially during those times, not unlike today’s economy, you can actually emerge...
by Design House | Feb 3, 2011 | Blog
What Can You do to Get Ready for Cold Weather in Houston? The last couple of years has been quite a learning experience for me, both as a resident of Houston and also as a business owner/designer. After living in an area for more than 30 years with nothing...
