STYLE BOARD – Lovely Laundry Rooms
on Tuesday, May 14, 2013Portland Oregon Award Winning Interior Design Group
In most houses, the laundry room is often the most overused space in the home. It’s a dumping ground for dirty clothes, cleaning supplies, craft supplies and anything else we don’t want in eye sight in the rest of our home. So why would we enjoy spending time in there? Take a look at some of our favorite bright and cheery laundry rooms. They may change your mind about getting the laundry done and this room could become your new favorite “hiding spot” for some quiet time.
Image via Artistic Designs For Living
Image via Schrader & Companies
Image via Hull Forest Products
Image via Tarallo Kitchen and Bath
Image via Spinnaker Development
Dreaming of an updated laundry room? Urban ID can help!
COLOR CRUSH – Emerald Green
on Thursday, May 9, 2013Portland Oregon Award Winning Interior Design Group
Everything about emerald green, Pantone’s 2013 color of the year, says invigorating and reviving. It’s the color of one of the world’s most majestic jewels. And as the hue of spring, it’s the freshness of a new day. It’s powerful, grounded, manly even. Most importantly, however, there isn’t much of the shade in our closets, on our walls, or atop our kitchen counters. So that makes emerald, with all of its rich connotations, its earthy vibe, and its cool mood a natural choice for today’s top color.
Image via Erica George Dines Photography
Image via Sara Tuttle Interiors
Image via Dvira – Interior Design Toronto
Image via Edwin Pepper Interiors
Image via Tobi Fairley Interior Design
Urban I.D.’s color crush Emerald Green, what do you think?
STYLE BOARD – Delicious Outdoor Kitchens
on Tuesday, May 7, 2013Portland Oregon Award Winning Interior Design Group
Exterior living allows you to dramatically enhance your outdoor experience. With a variety of projects, an outdoor kitchen is arguably one of the top schemes to magnify your outdoor quality of life. You don’t need a ton of space for this, just enough to make it functional. Take a look at these beautiful outdoor kitchens.
Image via Urrutia Design Architects
Image via Olive Branch Intergraded Outdoor Design
Dreaming of designing your own kitchen oasis, but not sure where to start? Stop searching, and just dreaming, Urban I.D. has what you’re looking for and is here to help!
DIY – Creating a Water Feature For Your Yard
on Thursday, May 2, 2013Portland Oregon Award Winning Interior Design Group
Spring is here and it’s time for us to have some fun outdoors. A water feature in your outdoor space can soothe the spirit and help you relax, while adding a feature element to your landscape. We found a great tutorial for a DIY Recirculating Water Fountain from Tatertots and Jello that looks beautiful and easy enough to do!
Image and Full Tutorial via Tatertots & Jello
Make sure to send us pictures of your finished project!
STYLE BOARD – Post and Beam
on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Portland Oregon Award Winning Interior Design Group
Famous for being in log cabins, post and beam design is becoming more and more popular in the modern home. Changing the stereotype of the design that has been around for ages has not been easy. However, after taking a look at these homes, we were quick to fall in love with this look. What is your vote?
Image via Linda McDougald Design
Image via Debra Campbell Design
Image via JAUREGUI Architecture
Image via Lewis/Schoeplein Architects
Image via Orren Pickell Building
Image via The Belding Group, Inc
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That’s So Clever
on Friday, April 26, 2013Portland Oregon Award Winning Interior Design Group
Do you ever see an idea and wonder, “why didn’t I think of that?” We are starting a new series of posts that are dedicated to just that – useful information for around your home. If you would like to send us some of yours, we’d love to choose the best and add them to our blog.
Today we are going to look at helpful ways to hang artwork on the wall!
One way to hang a picture frame or cabinet with two eye holes is to put tape on the back to measure between the holes. Then place the tape on the wall and make your nail holes on each end of the tape. It’s easy to place a level on the top line of this tape to make sure it’s hanging straight the first time.
Image and instructions via IHeartNapTime
Another great idea that really works, is to put a screw in the end of a ruler. Place the picture wire over that screw, hold up the picture in place where you would like it on the wall, press the ruler in to make the indent of where you will need to put the screw or nail in the wall. Voila! Perfect placement with only one hole in the wall!
Image and Instructions via Evolution of Style
What’s your great idea? Send it to us and we will feature it on our “That’s So Clever” blog posts.
STYLE BOARD – Taking The Barstool Out Of The Bar
on Wednesday, April 24, 2013Portland Oregon Award Winning Interior Design Group
The kitchen is the one of the most gathered rooms in the home, especially during parties. Having some great, out of the way, seating in the kitchen allows guest to visit with the cook while allowing the traffic to flow. Barstools are no longer drab and uncomfortable. You could sit for hours in these beautiful pieces.
Call Urban I.D. today and we can help you find your perfect perch.
Image via Lerman Construction Management
Image via Carter Design Group, Inc.
Image via Dana Wolter Interior Design
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