Design Direction

Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.

“Hello Designers,

I’m in the process of re-doing my teen daughter’s room and I was trying to figure out some ways to give my daughter space to display pictures and keep notes that’s not just the typical corkboard and whiteboard combo piece.  There’s nothing wrong with them, in fact its what she has now.  I just figured since we were re-doing her room I could do something more creative, more mature… Thoughts?”

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Bringing the outside in pt. 2: rocks

August 6, 2009 · Posted in Do-it-yourself projects, Home decor · Comment 

If you have never thought about rocks as a decorating accessory, think again. Rocks can add an element of peacefulness and visual stimulation. Make the felt rocks above yourself! Click here for DIY instructions.

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Bringing the outside in pt. 1: Branches

July 23, 2009 · Posted in Do-it-yourself projects · 1 Comment 
The idea of bringing elements that are typically found outdoors inside has evolved from a very literal execution to the creation of nature-inspired furniture and home accessories.  We were inspired to take a look at ways to bring the outside in after reading this post on Apartment Therapy.  We’re going to take a look at a couple elements, beginning with branches.
decorative tree branches

decorative tree branches

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Jamie says…

June 17, 2009 · Posted in Do-it-yourself projects, Living room design ideas · Comment 

Who is Jamie and why should you care about what she has to say?  Jamie is an interior designer at Vastu.  Once a month we will check in with a Vastu designer to hear their thoughts on design, trends, tips, etc.  So, Jamie says…

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We were in the Express!

March 16, 2009 · Posted in Do-it-yourself projects · 2 Comments 

The Vastu team was represented in Friday’s Washington Post Express when staff member, Janelle Tracy, was featured in an article about painted furniture.  You may recognize the chair from one of our weekly Design Direction posts!

 

You can check out the full story, ’Domestic Brights’, online here.

Jamie says…

January 5, 2009 · Posted in Do-it-yourself projects, Painting design ideas · Comment 

Who is Jamie and why should you care about what she has to say?  Jamie is an interior designer at Vastu.  Once a month we will check in with a Vastu designer to hear their thoughts on design, trends, tips, etc.  So, Jamie says…

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