Winter Time Inside

This is a time of coziness and warmth in the house.  We have radiant heat in our basement and first floor, but our real heat power comes from our grandpa Fisher wood stove.  

HEALTHY House

A pleasant and healthy interior space, whether it be work or home, improves the quality of life and outlook for everyone. Especially, but not exclusively for babies, people who suffer from allergies and elders who might not be able to get outside very often. Therefore I am committed to eco-conscious design and the well being of all who I work with. Through colors, materials and finishes we can accomplish creating a non-toxic, cheery and comfortable space.

Being GREEN

I define "green" as having an awareness and a conscience about elements in life that effect our health, environment (both inside and outside) and our fellow inhabitants...plants, animals and other humans. In terms of interior design there are many non-toxic products to choose from, paints with no VOC's (volatile organic compounds) carpets made out of wool with no off gas from adhesives, and fabrics made from organic cottons and natural dyes. I also believe that recycled and reclaimed materials fall into the green sector, along with sustainably harvested lumber for flooring etc. Another element that is important to my definition of green is a sensitivity and awareness of your local habitat. This piece of the puzzle relates to the impact we have on our surrounding natural world, but also what works best for design in your climate and locations history.

just some thoughts for thanksgiving...
EAT LOCAL
THANK THE TURKEY FOR GROWING and all the other food
and SMILE

Found Materials

The practice of creating a whole from unlikely found or otherwise acquired objects is one that I apply to interior design.  I pull together old brick that has been exposed to many fires in one house into a new house... the bricks age complements the newness of freshly cut and milled timbers that dress the ceiling.  On the floor may be some old roofing slate cut into tiles adjoining spruce and hemlock wood that was acquired from one of the oldest houses in Lincoln. An old door to the basement rises vertically from the slates integrity.  The walls around all this are a semi smooth surface of plaster painted with a low VOC paint in a jersey cream color.  All together these elements from many different locations come together and create a new space that has history and a story to be told.  There is a certain sensation to the way it feels and a character to be seen that is unique from any other space.