My client and her husband just moved into their retirement home nestled in the forest outside of Portland, Oregon. The mountain home has a beautiful view out the back of the home, but the guest room on the side of the house looks out onto the side of the neighbor’s house.  The room had honeycomb […]

Lately, more clients are inquiring about automated window coverings, so I decided to talk to Décorview Automation Expert Jim Kennedy to learn more: Christen:  What are the most common reasons that customers want automated window coverings?   Jim: It used to be that you automated window coverings if you had windows that were hard to […]

Living close-in the  city of  Portland, Oregon has its advantages:  Bike commuting along the river, walking to restaurants and coffee shops, and having three yoga studios within a mile are some of them. However, it also means living within Portland’s much debated urban growth boundary in neighborhoods zoned for high density housing.  That’s why my client […]

  It’s been years since we’ve seen wallpaper as hot as it is now, and to be honest, I’m quite excited for the resurgence. I recall skipping in to the local paint store with my mother at a wee age to pick out textured wallpaper and how the smell of the heavy printed paper was […]

We have installed Hunter Douglas motorized shades in thousands of homes across the US over the years, and our clients love them.  However, once in awhile remote controls get lost and need to be replaced or the batteries suddenly die and new ones are needed.  Great news! We now have an app for that!  Yes, you […]

As I pulled up to my client’s urban home, I immediately recognized a challenge that is common in homes with neighbors close by – unless you get the right window coverings, you’ll have to choose between natural light and privacy. This realization, along with discussions and simply being in her living room, helped me zero […]

Are you stuck in a rut of taupes, beiges, and grays? Don’t be afraid to break free and add color to your abode! With added colors and textures you’ll see your space in a whole new way.  Let’s get started: 1 – Pick your color Go big and choose a saturated color that is full of life and brightness.  […]

We have talked about a few ‘Comeback Kids’ lately, including textured wall paper, lighter natural colors, and icy pastels. Today, ‘metals’ are joining the comeback list, the warm ones in particular.  From mirrored surfaces to shimmering clothing, metallic surfaces and fabrics are infiltrating home décor and fashion. The best part of it all is that you can […]

Do you feel that it is time to lighten up after several years of darker wood and paint colors?  I am ready, and I predict that 2013 will be the year of calm lighter toned finishes from wall coverings to flooring. Lighter toned wood, walls and floors make the perfect background for bursts of color […]