If you are lucky, you can travel to Paris once in your lifetime. Sandra Asdourian Interiors had an opportunity to visit the city of lights in September. Paris was in full swing with fashion and interior design events.

When designing a space, it's usually from the floor up. Creating a room starts with inspiration and can come from anywhere; artwork or even a pillow. However, when selecting an area rug for the room. The carpet becomes that one piece that ties the other design elements together. The rug can be the design's starting point before choosing furniture, color schemes, or décor accessories.

As an interior designer, people ask me one of two questions. First, where do you find all these great pieces for your client's homes? And second, is mixing metals okay? To answer the first question, I shop a lot and have a terrific memory. For the second question, mixing metals can be inspiring and exciting for your Decor.

If health and wellness are at the forefront of your mind, the need for a healthy kitchen may be taking center stage. Kitchens in the past were at the back of a home away from the people who lived there. Primarily for safety reasons and because of the heat and chance of fire. However, from mid 70’ to now, there has been a trend toward the kitchen being the center of the home. In a recent survey by The National Kitchen + Bath Association, kitchen sizes are more prominent, with extra features to promote a healthy lifestyle.

You're ready to start a new design project; it's an exciting time! But it's essential to think about and understand the timeline for your project. We'll be able to guide you through the process if you are working with our design firm. Furthermore, renovating your home can be very emotional. Because of the many changes, decisions on finishes, furniture, and old items will disappear. So let's walk through the timeline of a design project from beginning to end.

When designing a room, the mood, scale, the function of the room are the foundation for every great design. However, please don't forget about the importance of lighting. In other words, selecting the perfect lamp is one of the critical components of the design. Also, When choosing a table lamp, look for inspiration in the other elements in the design.

Designing a room starts with the floor plan. Maybe you’ve chosen the perfect sofa, chairs, tables, and lighting. However, rooms come to life with accessories. Accessories are the Jewelry of a Room.

As Interior Designers, our team must stay on top of the design trends and color forecasts. Interior design can be classic and timeless, but there are style trends, and as a result, interiors evolve. It's like wearing the same clothing styles from high school; you wouldn't. So, what's trending in Interior Design?

It’s summertime, and everyone wants to spend more time outdoors. And you’re thinking of adding an Outdoor Kitchen and no more running back and forth from the house kitchen to the grill area with food dishes, pots, and trays of food. You want it all there at your fingertips. Also, by adding an outdoor kitchen, you can expect a return on your investment of 67%-72% of the cost at selling time. An Outdoor kitchen is the hottest trend in exterior design.

Have you ever been to a friend's house and seen a wall color you liked? However, when you tried a sample at your own home, it looked different? There are many factors to affect the way we see color. But the critical factor is the lighting, both natural and lighting from lamps, overhead, and ambient lighting sources. We will compare a few designs where the same paint color was used in both rooms with an explanation of why they look different.

What is the finishing touch to your design that says, done? As an Interior Designer, I can tell you first hand. Inspiration is everywhere. You travel, see new places, and meet new people; your home should be lived in and enjoyed. In other words, just like you don't wear the same clothes you wore five years ago. Same with your home. Life happens, and as you experience new things, your home will reflect it.

Recently, The Spruce asked me to comment on my favorite design element in my home. Of course, I do love my home. But this got me thinking about some of my favorite interior designs in my house. What is the one feature that I love about those designs?

Nothing is more relaxing and soothing than a day at the beach. Just dreaming of those summer breezes can warm you up! So are you ready to start going coastal: designing with a coastal vibe. So if you are looking for some coastal inspiration, look no further. In other words, start checking out these inspirational design tips and photos to create a fantastic coastal home.

Ok, we have all heard the names Coffee Table and Cocktail Table. But what is that relatively large table we put in front of our sofas? Is it a Coffee Table or a Cocktail Table? And yes, every Interior Designer will say sofa over a couch, but you know what I mean.

You order your new furniture and it “should” arrive in 10-14 weeks, which seems long. Since when you order anything on Amazon, it’s at your doorstep the next day. However, furniture, lighting, fabric, and building materials are taking longer to ship. Why? The answer is pretty straightforward “supply and demand” throw in the global pandemic, labor shortages, and natural disasters, and you have the perfect storm for shipping delays.

For a window to look dressed, your window treatments look best when layered. Each layer adds another dimension to a perfectly dressed window.

As an interior designer, the accessories and artwork are the finishing touches to a complete design. They add a layer of mood to space that furniture alone can not do. Artwork is very subjective to the viewer. When working with clients on their primary home and second homes, more people are investing in original artwork.

How do you choose the style of your sofa and love it? An excellent place to start is with the mood, the type of the room, and your lounging needs.

You’re looking at the wall and thinking, how will I ever pick a color? How to choose paint colors is not as hard as it sounds. However, you will need to do a little research and look for a few key clues to find your perfect shade.

Creating a fantastic interior design starts with the scale, function, and mood of a space. In other words, the Art & Design in Interior Design must work together for a room to feel balanced. All the room elements must be within the scale and mood of the room. Also, the function of the space must work for the people living in it. But the artwork is for the sheer pleasure of the viewer.