Modern Global Living Room Designs

This design project is the perfect example of sprucing up an outdated space. My client had a lot of her own outdated pieces of antique furniture that simply needed to be reupholstered, space planned, and funked up with some color! Infusing a few additional updated elements make this space feel eclectic, global, and fun!

This Bohemian global interior design styled living room is the perfect example of sprucing up an outdated space. My client had a lot of her own things, it simply needed to be reupholstered, space planned and funked up with some color! 

These traditional wine chairs were reupholstered un updated fabric and pained with a white lacquer to freshen them up. I love how the vibrant orange hide pillows bring this to the next level of funk!

I am in love with this Antique Asia wood carved chair! It becomes a conversation piece for the space and shows the homeowners character. The beauty is in the details. 

Whimsical bohemian global home décor makes everything more fun.

These use to be tired old "Texas Leather" style ottomans. By adding some vibrancy to them they are now a funky Asian style stool for extra seating.

I wanted to stay clean up on the mantel so I did not detract from the beauty of this local artists original glass artwork.

Gray painted bring fireplace with pops of color add a casual and comfortable feel to this family room. Pops of color bring out the client’s personality.

A view from the fireplace back into the space. It stays funky fresh with this transitional mirrored cube coffee table.

Detailed photo of the contrasting Missoni inspired orange fabric, curve of the arm, and nail head trim on the wing chair. 

More angles of the transitional eclectic room. You can really see the fun blue in the dining room behind.

Detailed shot of the curvature in the sofa. It definitely softens the room.

Detailed shot of the taupe and gold leopard rug. 

5 Easy DIY Projects to Deck out your Dwelling

We are all spending more time on…well..having more time on our hands. Meaning, this is the perfect opportunity for us all to tackle those easy DIY projects in our home. The greatest part about it all is it won’t cost you much money and will make a huge impact on your emotional well being. Check out my suggestions on what you can do to make the time go by a little faster while beautifying your surrounding.

1. Paint!

A can of paint costs next-to-nothing for the huge impact it will make. Not to mention, some of us have left over paint cans hanging around; so why not use them? Adding a pop of color to your front door showcases your personality and painting an accent wall in your home creates visual interest and depth.

2. Tidy up and declutter!

While some of us have a junk drawer in our homes (most of us) and others may have a junk room, now is the time to clean out and organize. A cleaner space will help us be more productive, organized, and happier!

3. Deep Clean

You may be thinking, “Duh, Kevin, of course I should clean.” I am not talking about the every-day cleaning, i’m talking about that cleaning you do every now and then; grout in kitchens and bathroom, baseboards, windows, and furniture vacuuming (you read that right). Did you know that vacuuming your furniture will get all of the years of dust, skin cells, and dirt off of it? It instantly breathes new life into furnishings and will help extend the life. Don’t forget to unzip those cushions and vacuum inside the casings as well!

4. Art projects!

Add a bit of you into your home with custom arts ant crafts! Some of us have transitioned from CEO to stay-at-home and are now having to juggle entertaining out little ones. A great project is allowing your family to create something special for the home. From rock painting to framing a painting you created, this will add that pop of personal!

5. Change out your light bulb

Lighting is so important. We have all been in that zoom meeting where someone has terrible lighting and they look like that are giving an anonymous witness testimony or live in a yellow covered world. Lighting has different warmths that give off a yellow, white, or blue tint. My recommendation is 3000 kelvin, perfect balance of warmth and white. Uniform light temperature through your home will create the perfect ambience for you to enjoy!

Are Interior Designers too Quick to Jump on the E-Design Bandwagon?

Hey all you cool cats and— no that’s not how I want to start this post. Let’s try that again…

Hey y’all (that’s better), we are going into week four of sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak and I have had a little time to think about the latest trend with Interior Designers. E-Design services.

I love how the designers of the world are adapting during this time, however, do not rush to jump on the E-Design bandwagon because business is slow. By doing so, you can cheapen yourself as a designer if you do not properly prepare.

First, what is e-design? Well, when you boil it down to it’s simplest form, e-design is a way for consumers to work with an experienced designer at a fraction of the cost. Sounds too good to be true right? Well first let’s go over how it typically works.

1. The Client is responsible for sending photos and measurements of the room you are wanting to update, along with inspiration photos of a style you really like.

2. The designer then puts together a floor plan, mood board, selects furniture, picks paint colors, and anything else that curates a custom designed look for you.

3. Upon approval of design, clients will get a shopping list, with all the URL links for you to make the purchases on their own.

The links that are sent from the designer are affiliate links, meaning if you use them and purchase the product, the designer gets a kick back from the website you are purchasing through. The client is not paying anymore than they normally would. This is great for designers who are looking for an extra revenue stream.

As designers, we need to be up-front with clients and set the proper expectations prior to any job starting. Here are some things to go over with your potential e-design clients.

• Payment for e-design packages are paid in full up front.

• E-Design does not generally provide clients with higher quality products. Rather, it is targeted to potential clients who want a magazine-ready designer look, but do not have the budget or designer for long lasting desire furniture. Which is totally okay as long as the client knows ahead of time what the durability and expected longevity of the product can be. Good design can come in all budget sizes.

• E-Designing usually limits revisions to one revision: this is so designers can properly price Packages and still remain profitable with their time.

• Once the links are sent, the project is complete. Anything additional is considered outside of the scope and a new agreement will need to be made.

• Set the expectation with the client. If potential new client is wanting completely custom designs that are high end and super tailored to them, direct them towards a full-service working relationship.

Now, e-design is a relatively newer introduction to the world of interior design as a way for individuals new to the profession of design to start building a portfolio and client base. In recent weeks, seasoned designers have also begun to offer these services as a way to continue working as the world has seemingly screeched to halt. Know that a more seasoned designer will charge more for these packages. But as we all know, you do get what you pay for.

If you are thinking of offering e-design as an added service for clients, here are some questions to think about when pricing your packages.

1. How long does a typical room take me to properly put together for a client?

2. How much money do I want to put into marketing my e-design service?

3. Am I skilled as putting together a lower-budget design?

4. Does offering an introductory package cheapen my brand?

5. Is this a bandaid for what is going on in my business right now that I want to continue when we are allowed to start going back into client’s homes?

Y’all, e-design is here to stay, but it’s up to us as designers to choose if we want to offer this as a service or if we are fine with sticking to the services that fit our business model the best.

Kevin Twitty
Principal Designer
Kevin Twitty Interiors
503-714-5197

Pretty in Pink Master Bedroom Walk-through

Enjoy this video walk-through of a "Pretty in Pink" master bedroom where I have layered soft textures and colors of pink, grey, and cream. An added touch of metallic gold and silver elevate this bedroom and bring it to the next level of high end interior design.