Color is the universal language. Throughout the globe, color is used to convey emotion, personal style, drama and storytelling. The interesting thing about color is the way it can be mixed and matched to create functional color palettes that compliment larger societal trends. The Hirshfield’s Colour Canvas 2012 collection features color combinations that harmonize with...Read More
“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of...Read More
Now that winter has reared its ugly head it is time to prepare for the winter blues. The term winter blues comes from the fact that many people get depressed during the short days of winter. It is also referred to cabin fever since it is assumed that being stuck in your home for months...Read More
Staining wood furniture is a great way to bring out the wood’s natural beauty. But just like with painting, there are some rules and guidelines that should be followed to make sure that your staining project turns out perfect. To get some professional advice on the matter, I turned to Greg, a paint and stain...Read More
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards Category: Wallcovering Rivets – Phillip Jeffries Congratulations to Phillip Jeffries on their award and the recognition they received from the design community. Job well done. Finalists were selected by qualified interior designers and architects via an online vote during a two-week period in October, and category winners were...Read More
Using a high quality paint brush always produces better results for any project. Higher quality paint brushes have a number of advantages over lesser made products. When “cutting-in” along ceilings and trim, better brushes always produce sharper, cleaner lines while releasing the paint evenly. If your paint is drying streaky, or the paint is not...Read More
Artwork is something you should fall in love with. It should be something you want to make a long term commitment to. And at Hirshfield’s Design Resource in Minneapolis, we also believe it should be affordable. With CHC Art, available at Hirshfield’s Design Studio, you can order beautiful digital reproductions of original artwork at an...Read More
“The Elegance of Winter” is the theme for Bachman’s Holiday Ideas House 2011. Expect to see creamy whites, cool blues, celadon, soft greens and shimmering metallic accents mixed in with botanical elements and natural textures. Vintage architectural pieces, such as repurposed porch posts and railings, will add historic charm throughout the house. Needless to say,...Read More
A new year means a fresh start – and a fresh look at interior design trends! I stopped in to Hirshfield’s Design Studio in Minneapolis to talk with Kathy Basil about the trends she is most looking forward to in the new year, including color trends for 2012 and interior design trends for 2012. First,...Read More
