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Each Monday on the DesignQuotient™ blog, DesignCoach™ Los Angeles interior designer James Swan answers readers’ questions. Post your design dilemma. DesignCoach™ can help you find the solution.

This week on the DesignCoach: Are we re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic?.

Q. We’ve gone from a two income household down to one recently. My husband is still working and I’m job hunting. Though our income has been reduced our love for our home has not. There are so many things we want to do in and around our home but hesitate now because of the economy. What’s your advice on decorating during these really hard times?

A. Great question and one that deserves a thoughtful response. Not only have I given this thought but I am living the reality of it myself as I downsize every chance I get. I will rely on three words today that sum up my thoughts on this subject. I hope they are helpful to you as they have been to me.

When faced with design and decorating decisions around your house during these challenging economic times remember these three words: Appropriate, Appropriate, Appropriate.

Answer the question “what is appropriate to your own financial situation?” In response you may say that you have money in the bank (far in excess of 6+ month’s savings and your 401K) and you’ve negotiated a very good price for the project you are considering. If this is the case then you may decide that moving forward with the project is “appropriate”. Go for it. At the same time you may decide that, all things considered, this is not an appropriate time for this work to happen. Then you put the project on hold. Period. End of sentence. Do not pull out your credit card. Do not touch the “emergency fund”. Just wait; for in this moment the work you are considering is NOT appropriate.

Remember there are many ways to better the state of your estate that do not cost a lot of money. Use your imagination. Involve your family but most import; continue to enjoy your home. Now more than ever we need our safe haven.

Let us know if we can help with your design dilemma. Send us your questions.

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Design Find is your global guide to upcoming home shows, furniture, art & antique fairs, and designer show houses.

Before we look at the top design events, we want to let you know that if you are searching for a leading high-end residential, hospitality or commercial interior designer, consider working with the firm of acclaimed Beverly Hills interior designer James Swan. We work competitively with clients nationally and internationally. Contact us to review your project.

DESIGN EVENTS CALENDAR – Your Global Guide to Design
JUNE 2009 (listed chronologically)

HIGHLIGHT EVENT:

CA Boom Design Show 2009 now has a more convenient and prestigious Westside location – adjacent to the Beverly Hilton Hotel – just west of the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd in Beverly Hills. Tickets are now on sale. CA Boom’s new venue is the mid-century modern building – the former Robinsons flagship Department Store in Beverly Hills, CA.

CA Boom’s successful Design & Architecture Tours will be back – with new stops in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Westwood & West Los Angeles.

ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS

Litchfield County Antiques Show
Preview: June 26, 2009; Show: June 27-28, 2009
The Kent School, Springs Center, Kent, CT
Contact: (860) 567 0613
www.antiquescouncil.com/html/litchfield.htm

National Country and Crafts Show
June 27 – 29, 2009
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA
Contact: 678-2853975
www.urban-expo.com

City Wide Garage Sale
June 27-28, 2009
Palmer Event Center, Austin, TX
www.cwgs.com

Harbor Association Antiques Street Fair
June 28, 2009
Lower Main Street Area – Port Washington, NY
www.pwguide.com

DESIGN INDUSTRY EVENTS

Total Home & Gift Market
June 24 – 30, 2009
Dallas Market Center
Contact: 800-DAL-MKTS
http://dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market – Dallas Holiday & Home Expo
June 24 – 30, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas International Lighting Market
June 25 – 28, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas Holiday & Home Expo Temporaries
June 26 – 29, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas Hospitality/Contract Lighting Show
June 29, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Green Design Summit – online
June 29 – 30, 2009
www.dezignare.com/whatshot/09/may/11.GreenDesignSummit.html

Designer Style: Home Decorating in the 1950s
Now thru September 2009
Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA)
Middlesex University, Cat Hill, Barnet, Herts, EN4 8HT
United Kingdom
www.moda.mdx.ac.uk/exhibitions/current.htm

In the years after the Second World War, Britain experienced a new sense of optimism about the future. Following the Festival of Britain, there was an emphasis on good design for all aspects of home furnishing. Manufacturers increasingly employed artists to design textiles and wallpapers, and used their names as a selling point. Consumers welcomed the new brighter colours and fresh approach to pattern. This exhibition will draw on MoDA’s own collections to show a wide range of wallpapers and textiles from the 1950s. Examples on display will include work by well-known artists and designers like Lucienne Day, Graham Sutherland, Cawthra Mulock and Jacqueline Groag. Visit Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture, located at Middlesex University for additional information.

THERE’S MORE!

This is a great month for Designer Showhouses nationwide. Check out this site for a complete 2009 calendar of designer show houses: http://designintuit.com/dev/index.php?page=2009-tour-2

Want to find all the antiques shows in your area? Click here: www.antiquetrader.com/showcalendar

Looking for antique auctions near you? Check out the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles auction calendar here: www.journalofantiques.com/calendar/may.html

If you have a chance to attend any of the events listed above, please share your feedback. Post your comments here. Also, if you know of new or upcoming design-related events please let us know.

#AboutYourHouse News: Inside #AdamLevine’s Hollywood Hills Home. Wish I loved it more. U? #interiordesign http://t.co/zm68BfrC

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Every Wednesday, in our blog installment of MediaMouths™, we ask our readers to critique a pair of leading shelter magazine covers. Take a look at the current covers of Metropolitan Home and Elle Decor and let us know your opinion.

Let us know what you think of these two covers. What works/doesn’t work? What do these magazine covers say to you about design? Post your comments here.

#AboutYourHouse News: Inside #AdamLevine’s Hollywood Hills Home. Wish I loved it more. U? #interiordesign http://t.co/zm68BfrC

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Each Monday on the DesignQuotient™ blog, DesignCoach™ Los Angeles interior designer James Swan answers readers’ questions. Post your design dilemma. DesignCoach™ can help you find the solution.

This week on the DesignCoach: How Can I Afford the Curtains of My Dreams.

Q. My husband and I agree on very few things when it comes to our home. Drapes on windows are one house related thing we agree on. We both like beautiful window coverings. Our problem is how to afford the things we like. Seems that the layers of shades, shears and drapes equal nothing but money? How can we get the look we like without breaking our little bank?

A. Curtains and the lovely layers that can go with them are, often, an expensive proposition. Individually the elements are much more manageable but when put together then add up quickly. As with much long term decorating I recommend getting very clear on the big picture (what do you really want) then break the project down into phases. As funds are available move through the phases until the goal is achieved. Shades (roller, Roman or woven) are a good place to start. Mounted either inside or out these stand alone nicely and play equally well as part of an ensemble cast once the shears and curtains arrive. Break the final two layers down in reverse order (curtains up first followed by shears) if you need three phases (and with the cost of fabrics and trims it’s hard not to need as much time as possible!). If properly anticipated the shears can be added beneath the curtains at a later date. Until then you enjoy a very finished look. But remember to anticipate the space needed for the shear layer when mounting the curtains! You need an additional 4 1/2″ to 5″. Planning ahead means you’ve planned to succeed.

Let us know if we can help with your design dilemma. Send us your questions.

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Design Find is your global guide to upcoming home shows, furniture, art & antique fairs, and designer show houses.

Before we look at the top design events, we want to let you know that if you are searching for a leading high-end residential, hospitality or commercial interior designer, consider working with the firm of acclaimed Beverly Hills interior designer James Swan. We work competitively with clients nationally and internationally. Contact us to review your project.

DESIGN EVENTS CALENDAR – Your Global Guide to Design
JUNE 2009 (listed chronologically)

ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS

Antiques in the Valley
June 19-20, 2009
Oley Valley Middle School, 3247 Friedensburg Road, Oley, PA
Contact: 610-987-3312
www.oleyvalleyantiqueshow.com

Every year Antiques in the Valley hosts a premier antique show in the Oley Valley where they showcase up to sixty of the most respected antique dealers.

Fine Arts and Crafts Expo
June 20, 2009
The Tilles Center at CW Post, Brookville, NY
www.events.longisland.com

7th Annual Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Antiques Show & Sale
June 20-21, 2009
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road Harrodsburg, KY
Contact: 859.734.5411 x1547
www.shakervillageky.org

Litchfield County Antiques Show
Preview: June 26, 2009; Show: June 27-28, 2009
The Kent School, Springs Center, Kent, CT
Contact: (860) 567 0613
www.antiquescouncil.com/html/litchfield.htm

National Country and Crafts Show
June 27 – 29, 2009
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA
Contact: 678-2853975
www.urban-expo.com

City Wide Garage Sale
June 27-28, 2009
Palmer Event Center, Austin, TX
www.cwgs.com

Harbor Association Antiques Street Fair
June 28, 2009
Lower Main Street Area – Port Washington, NY
www.pwguide.com

DESIGN INDUSTRY EVENTS

CEDIA Expo
June 22 – 25, 2009
London
www.cedia-expo.com

The event showcases the latest innovations and technologies in home cinema, audio-video solutions, lighting control, structured wiring, HVAC control, blind and security systems. If you are involved in the planning, design, specification or installation of home electronic systems, this is a must attend event for your calendar in 2009.
In 2009 CEDIA Expo will once again be returning to the award winning venue, ExCeL London. The event is scheduled to run from 22nd to 25th June 2009.

Total Home & Gift Market
June 24 – 30, 2009
Dallas Market Center
Contact: 800-DAL-MKTS
http://dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market – Dallas Holiday & Home Expo
June 24 – 30, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas International Lighting Market
June 25 – 28, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

CA Boom Design Show 2009
June 26 – 28, 2009
Beverly Hills, CA
www.caboomshow.com

CA Boom Design Show 2009 now has a more convenient and prestigious Westside location – adjacent to the Beverly Hilton Hotel – just west of the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd in Beverly Hills. Tickets are now on sale. CA Boom’s new venue is the mid-century modern building – the former Robinsons flagship Department Store in Beverly Hills, CA.

CA Boom’s successful Design & Architecture Tours will be back – with new stops in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Westwood & West Los Angeles.

Dallas Holiday & Home Expo Temporaries
June 26 – 29, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas Hospitality/Contract Lighting Show
June 29, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Green Design Summit – online
June 29 – 30, 2009
www.dezignare.com/whatshot/09/may/11.GreenDesignSummit.html

Designer Style: Home Decorating in the 1950s
Now thru September 2009
Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA)
Middlesex University, Cat Hill, Barnet, Herts, EN4 8HT
United Kingdom
www.moda.mdx.ac.uk/exhibitions/current.htm

In the years after the Second World War, Britain experienced a new sense of optimism about the future. Following the Festival of Britain, there was an emphasis on good design for all aspects of home furnishing. Manufacturers increasingly employed artists to design textiles and wallpapers, and used their names as a selling point. Consumers welcomed the new brighter colours and fresh approach to pattern. This exhibition will draw on MoDA’s own collections to show a wide range of wallpapers and textiles from the 1950s. Examples on display will include work by well-known artists and designers like Lucienne Day, Graham Sutherland, Cawthra Mulock and Jacqueline Groag. Visit Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture, located at Middlesex University for additional information.

THERE’S MORE!

This is a great month for Designer Showhouses nationwide. Check out this site for a complete 2009 calendar of designer show houses: http://designintuit.com/dev/index.php?page=2009-tour-2

Want to find all the antiques shows in your area? Click here: www.antiquetrader.com/showcalendar

Looking for antique auctions near you? Check out the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles auction calendar here: www.journalofantiques.com/calendar/may.html

If you have a chance to attend any of the events listed above, please share your feedback. Post your comments here. Also, if you know of new or upcoming design-related events please let us know.

#AboutYourHouse News: Inside #AdamLevine’s Hollywood Hills Home. Wish I loved it more. U? #interiordesign http://t.co/zm68BfrC

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Every Wednesday, in our blog installment of MediaMouths™, we ask our readers to critique a pair of leading shelter magazine covers. Take a look at the current covers of The World of Interiors and Architectural Digest and let us know your opinion.

Let us know what you think of these two covers. What works/doesn’t work? What do these magazine covers say to you about design? Post your comments here.

#AboutYourHouse News: Inside #AdamLevine’s Hollywood Hills Home. Wish I loved it more. U? #interiordesign http://t.co/zm68BfrC

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Each Monday on the DesignQuotient™ blog, DesignCoach™ Los Angeles interior designer James Swan answers readers’ questions. Post your design dilemma. DesignCoach™ can help you find the solution.

This week on the DesignCoach: Coping with a challenging space.

Q. I have a sun room in my newly moved into condo. It is off the bedroom, through sliding glass doors. The dimensions are approximately only 5 1/2′ by 19 1/2′. One long wall and one short wall have 4 1/2 foot tall jalousie windows. (I detest them, but it would cost thousands of dollars to replace them.) What I do love about them, is they let enormous amounts of natural light into the sun room and the bedroom. I have a multiple desire for this room as my condo is small in living space. I have the awesome advantage of great natural light as it is a corner unit. What I would like to do is make this space into a combination, home office, meditation and art room ( I like to draw ). How can one turn such a small room with these kinds of windows taking up needed wall space, without having to spend thousands to put in new windows? My dream is to put a sleeper chair with storage ottoman in there as well. Making it a place, that I or a guest can feel at home and have some privacy. I can’t seem to figure out how I can incorporate making it into a home office and do these things. I picture myself using a small ladies writing desk in there, but it really doesn’t afford me the work space needed while I am editing online work or creating anything.

A. Long narrow rooms are always a challenge. But we love a good challenge! First the windows: If the windows allow good light into the room but are ugly to look at (and replacement at this time is not an option) my first priority would be to cover or screen the windows while still allowing light into the room. I wonder if floor-to-ceiling shear or semi-sheer drapes might be just the ticket (think netting found in tropical climates). Hang the drapes from the highest point on the wall and carry them to the floor. Maybe drape the three outer walls for consistency and maximum effect. This alone will create a dramatic/romantic feel in the space. Put a sisal area rug on the floor. I would try to orient a work space/desk on one end of the room (running the full 5.5 feet depth). Make the work surface extra deep (30″) to give yourself maximum work space. This might be something as simple as a solid wood or glass panel supported by two decorative table bases or other supports. A comfortable work chair, good table top lighting and your computer should give you a productive place to create. You might consider a rolling easel for your artwork (painting, etc.). On the other end of the room you will have space for as large a reading chair as the space will allow. Cut up cardboard into the maximum size of a chair and place it on the floor to better understand the space an upholstered chair will require. Add to the cardboard or take away depending on the space you have. Measure your cardboard and take these dimensions with you when you shop for a chair. You now know the maximum size chair for your space. Shop smart and buy the most comfortable chair your budget allows.

Let us know if we can help with your design dilemma. Send us your questions.

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Design Find is your global guide to upcoming home shows, furniture, art & antique fairs, and designer show houses.

Before we look at the top design events, we want to let you know that if you are trying to find contemporary interior designers for high-end residential, hospitality or commercial projects, consider working with the firm of acclaimed Beverly Hills interior designer James Swan. We work competitively with clients nationally and internationally. Contact us to review your project.

DESIGN EVENTS CALENDAR – Your Global Guide to Design
JUNE 2009 (listed chronologically)

ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS

Olympia International Art and Antiques Fair
June 4-14, 2009
Olympia Exhibition Center, Hammersmith Road, London, UK
www.olympiaartsinternational.com
www.summerfairolympia.com
Contact: +44(0)20 7370 8211

Art/38/Basel
June 10-14, 2009
Halls 1 and 2, Messe Basel, Messeplatz Basel, Switzerland
www.artbasel.com
Contact: 212.627.1654; +41 58 200 20 20

SOFA West: Santa Fe
Show: June 11-14, 2009
Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM
www.sofaexpo.com
Contact: 1.800.563.SOFA

The International Ceramics Fair & Seminar
June 11-17, 2009
The Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly, London, UK
www.haughton.com
Contact: +44 (0) 20 7389 6555

The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair
June 11-17, 2009
Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, UK
www.grosvenorfair.co.uk
Contact: +44 (0) 20 7399 8100

Antiques in the Valley
June 19-20, 2009
Oley Valley Middle School, 3247 Friedensburg Road, Oley, PA
Contact: 610-987-3312
www.oleyvalleyantiqueshow.com

7th Annual Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Antiques Show & Sale
June 20-21, 2009
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road Harrodsburg, KY
Contact: 859.734.5411 x1547
www.shakervillageky.org

Litchfield County Antiques Show
Preview: June 26, 2009; Show: June 27-28, 2009
The Kent School, Springs Center, Kent, CT
Contact: (860) 567 0613
www.antiquescouncil.com/html/litchfield.htm

National Country and Crafts Show
June 27 – 29, 2009
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA
Contact: 678-2853975
www.urban-expo.com

DESIGN INDUSTRY EVENTS

DIFFA’s Annual Gala
June 13, 2009
Chicago, IL 212-727-3100
www.diffa.com

Kamelot Auctions TOWN & COUNTRY Collection
June 13, 2009 at 11:00am
www.kamelotauctions.com

NeoCon World Trades Fair 2009
June 15 – 17, 2009
Chicago, Illinois
www.neocon.com

Held at the Merchandise Mart Chicago NeoCon offers thousands of innovative products and resources for corporate hospitality, healthcare, retail, government, institutional and residential interiors from more than 1,200 showrooms and exhibitors. NeoCon is more that just a tradeshow—it is your key to all that is essential to the industry.

Summer in the City
June 17, 2009 from 6:00-9:00pm
The New York Design Center
200 Lexington Avenue at 33rd Street
www.NYSummerintheCity.com

New York Spaces magazine and The New York Design Center co-host Summer in the City, bringing New York streets and beats to the NYDC. As the summer heats up the city, put on your dancing shoes for an evening of fun and philanthropy in the Grange showroom at 200 Lex. Enjoy festive cocktails, fabulous tastes from New York City, and dance the night away to raise funds for “Furnish a Future-a program of The Partnership for the Homeless.” Prizes will be awarded for the best dance moves.

Tickets Available for $25 in advance and $30 at the door (100% of ticket proceeds will benefit Furnish a Future).

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Benefit Dinner
June 17, 2009
New York, New York
www.franklloydwright.org/Home.html

Inspiration in the Garden & The Color Association’s Fall/Winter 2010/2011 Forecast
June 18, 2009 from 2:00-4:00pm
New York, New York

Join us to find Inspiration in the Garden, a presentation by Robert Funk, paired with an overview of The Color Association’s Fall/Winter 2010-11 forecasts. Watching the organic gardening movement go from hobby category to mainstream activity, Robert Funk finds great potential to design, market and merchandise for this emerging interest. In discussing one of the key influences for the season, he will examine the history and current relativity of the home food garden, focusing specifically on the rising sector of the suburban home gardener, a new addition to the urban and rural gardeners who have already garnished attention. Suburban home gardening is one of the few areas that exhibits economic growth and expansion as a result of the convergence of the ecological awareness movement and these unsettling financial times. The overview of The Color Association’s Fall/Winter 2010-11 forecasts will include an examination of the thoughts and inspirations behind the palettes. The discussion and analysis will highlight the key influences and colors for the season. To register for the event, please call us at the CAUS studio: 212.947.7774 or e-mail caus@colorassociation.com for additional information.

Third Thursday, Seattle Design Center
June 18, 2009
Seattle, WA
Contact: 206-762-2700 ext. 216
www.seattledesigncenter.com

CEDIA Expo
June 22 – 25, 2009
London
www.cedia-expo.com

The event showcases the latest innovations and technologies in home cinema, audio-video solutions, lighting control, structured wiring, HVAC control, blind and security systems. If you are involved in the planning, design, specification or installation of home electronic systems, this is a must attend event for your calendar in 2009.
In 2009 CEDIA Expo will once again be returning to the award winning venue, ExCeL London. The event is scheduled to run from 22nd to 25th June 2009.

Total Home & Gift Market
June 24 – 30, 2009
Dallas Market Center
Contact: 800-DAL-MKTS
http://dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market – Dallas Holiday & Home Expo
June 24 – 30, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas International Lighting Market
June 25 – 28, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

CA Boom Design Show 2009
June 26 – 28, 2009
Beverly Hills, CA
www.caboomshow.com

CA Boom Design Show 2009 now has a more convenient and prestigious Westside location – adjacent to the Beverly Hilton Hotel – just west of the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd in Beverly Hills. Tickets are now on sale. CA Boom’s new venue is the mid-century modern building – the former Robinsons flagship Department Store in Beverly Hills, CA.

CA Boom’s successful Design & Architecture Tours will be back – with new stops in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Westwood & West Los Angeles.

Dallas Holiday & Home Expo Temporaries
June 26 – 29, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Dallas Hospitality/Contract Lighting Show
June 29, 2009
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Green Design Summit – online
June 29 – 30, 2009
www.dezignare.com/whatshot/09/may/11.GreenDesignSummit.html

Designer Style: Home Decorating in the 1950s
Now thru September 2009
Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA)
Middlesex University, Cat Hill, Barnet, Herts, EN4 8HT
United Kingdom
www.moda.mdx.ac.uk/exhibitions/current.htm

In the years after the Second World War, Britain experienced a new sense of optimism about the future. Following the Festival of Britain, there was an emphasis on good design for all aspects of home furnishing. Manufacturers increasingly employed artists to design textiles and wallpapers, and used their names as a selling point. Consumers welcomed the new brighter colours and fresh approach to pattern. This exhibition will draw on MoDA’s own collections to show a wide range of wallpapers and textiles from the 1950s. Examples on display will include work by well-known artists and designers like Lucienne Day, Graham Sutherland, Cawthra Mulock and Jacqueline Groag. Visit Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture, located at Middlesex University for additional information.

THERE’S MORE!

This is a great month for Designer Showhouses nationwide. Check out this site for a complete 2009 calendar of designer show houses: http://designintuit.com/dev/index.php?page=2009-tour-2

Want to find all the antiques shows in your area? Click here: www.antiquetrader.com/showcalendar

Looking for antique auctions near you? Check out the Journal of Antiques and Collectibles auction calendar here: www.journalofantiques.com/calendar/may.html

If you have a chance to attend any of the events listed above, please share your feedback. Post your comments here. Also, if you know of new or upcoming design-related events please let us know.

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DesignCoach: What to watch? Home Improvement Shows?

Each Monday on the DesignQuotient™ blog, DesignCoach™ Los Angeles Interior Designer James Swan answers readers’ questions. Post your design dilemma. DesignCoach™ can help you find the solution.

This week on the DesignCoach: What to watch? Home Improvement Shows?

Q: Do you watch any of the home improvement shows? I ask because I find so much of it frustrating. I feel like I have to pretend like I’m sailing the world without a compass, just to navigate which shows are worth my time. What do you suggest for reading and watching so that I can learn not spend my whole time channel surfing and thumbing through magazines at the local book store.

A: I watch very little television so I will not be of any help to you on that account. However, I read constantly and suggest to anyone with an interest in design to do the same. Magazines, while great fun, should be the last thing you spend your time on. Pick a subject of interest to you. Maybe it’s a particular designer or architect whose work you admire.

Maybe it’s a historical period that is attractive to you. Possibly you are interested in a specific decorative art (fabric weaving, rug making, furniture fabrication…etc.). Then find books at your local library or book store which feed these areas of interest. You will be greatly rewarded for your efforts as you learn more about the world of design and decoration.

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