Expansive window walls in an updated ranch flood this room with natural light. But, as an older home, it sits very near the street, so privacy and simplified light control were key issues. Woven wood Roman shades in a soft ivory were installed on the six living-room windows, operated individually or as groups via plug-in motors. The plug-in option was chosen due to the size of the center shade on each wall. Stationary panels in a pale gray to coordinate with the sofas, were installed to disguise where the shades meet. “The family spends a lot of time in this
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National Magazine Cover Story: Bath Design: Love at First Sight
As an interior designer, Angie Gardeck’s days are dedicated to helping others successfully sort through the deluge of products and materials to achieve their design goals. However, when it comes to her own home, decisions don’t always come easy. “One of the hardest things to do as an interior designer is to decorate my own home,” says the owner of New Perspective Design in Algonquin, Illinois. “I’m exposed to hundreds of choices for every aspect of a project. Knowing trends and appreciating many different design styles make it even more difficult to make decisions for myself. For many designers, myself
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How to Decorate a Master Bedroom: Bed, Bath & Beyond
The “master” in front of “bedroom” should signify the room’s importance in your life, but too often, we pour energy (and money!) into decorating shared spaces, reasoning that nobody sees the master bedroom but the people who sleep there. Use your move as a catalyst for change and put your room first! Make the master more than a place to catch some ZZZs; follow our pros’ tips and turn that empty room into your custom sanctuary. Stage 1: Bring In the Basics Start off by getting the room’s most essential elements in place. If you’ve already selected a bed, you’re a step
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Kitchen & Bath | Design News
Master bathrooms can be traditional or contemporary in style, spacious or petite in size and everything in between. But a common denominator of many is that they feel like a luxurious spa. In fact, for many designers, including Trudy Voigt, descriptions like ‘oasis,’ ‘retreat’ and ‘escape’ are often the rst words they hear when clients discuss the environment they want for their master bathrooms. “We don’t really do any master bath projects that aren’t relaxing or spa-like,” says the kitchen/bath designer at Tribute Kitchen & Bath, in Plano, TX. “Whether it’s a busy mother with three kids, a professional entrepreneur
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International Blog Feature: Stunning Interior Photo Art
Read Silvio’s blog entry applauding Angie’s use of his photography as an integral interior design component. Read entire blog here.
Meet Angie Gardeck of New Perspective Design in Algonquin
Today we’d like to introduce you to Angie Gardeck. So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. After graduating from college in 1987 with a degree in Finance and Economics, I jumped into a staff accountant position for a major oil corporation. It didn’t take me long to realize this was not the right fit for me. I stuck it out for a few years, then after having 3 kids in 3 years, I found myself a stay-at-home Mom. This was one of the most rewarding
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Kitchen & Bath Design News: New Gourmet Island Unifies Kitchen
Oftentimes it’s easiest to design when there’s a clean slate, such as what is provided by a completely gutted space or with new construction. But those opportunities aren’t always the options presented when a designer agrees to take on a kitchen or bath project. Such was the case with this kitchen in Algonquin, IL. The homeowners, who are empty nesters with two daughters in college, are the original owners of the home, which was built about 15 years ago. They wanted to update the kitchen within the same footprint and create a more functional gourmet island…all while utilizing several existing
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Trade Publication Quote: Kitchen & Bath Design News
I have not attended IBS, but since I live in the Chicago area, I’ve always gone to KBIS when it’s been here. After doing some research about the Builders’ Show, I think there are several positives to combining them. It also appears that the SURFACES show will co-date with KBIS and IBS in 2015. I have never attended that show either, because of the time commitment, but it would definitely be something that I would attend as part of this combination. As a small business owner/designer, combining the shows allows me to see more at once. It’s costly in time
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National Design Winner: Angie’s Award-Winning Window Design
Metal Accessories Nailhead Medallion in Brushed Copper
Custom Mural – First-Place Winner: Oceana & Pacific Ocean
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