It just might be. . . Now that is a clear answer isn't it? In good design there are certain colors that will never be totally out. Grey is one of those colors. Like beige, white and terracotta, grey is a beautiful neutral that can be used to balance out a color scheme. However, like [...]
Who knew it would take a international pandemic for me to learn these things. But it has. . . I like to cook. I have been self employed, working crazy hours for so long I had forgotten that I really like to cook. But I do!! Especially when all the ingredients are in the house. [...]
I am often asked "where do you get inspiration when designing a space?" The answer varies from client to client and space to space. Original Art by Knoxville Artist Chriss HardyClient supplied Inspiration Photo Inspiration comes from many areas. How a client dresses can be a good indicator of how they would like their home [...]
I just read a text from a client that has helped reinforce a design decision I made earlier today. The text read "Hi, Jennifer, I wasn't sure if I sent you a picture of my finished fireplace. Surely worth the wait and the addition of more textured tiles. Andres is a magician! Really love the outcome [...]
I was in a meeting today where we debated the word compromise. Is it a negative word? Should I use it in a Kitchen and Bath presentation? Would it be perceived by the audience in the manner in which it is intended? I stuck to my guns and decided to leave it in the presentation. [...]
No doubt if you are in the market for new tile you have spent numerous hours on Houzz and Pinterest. You likely have a style in mind, you may have even seen the tile of your dreams. Often, when clients first enter our showroom they make a beeline to the area with tiles similar to what [...]
It is September! No wait it is October!! How did that happen? I'm afraid it will be Christmas time before we know it. With Christmas comes guests and with guests comes remodels... right? And speaking of remodels, we know one you should definitely see!! The Inaugural Alzheimer's Tennessee Designer Home and Garden Tour is in full swing daily, except [...]
At least once a week I am asked "Should I use White or Biscuit for my sink, tub and commode?" More often than not my answer is white. White is safe. White is timeless. White does not draw attention. White will be available in the years to come if you need to replace one fixture. White is an [...]
2018? Seriously? Where does the time go? At Tile Sensations, 2017 flew past with amazing speed. I am sure part of the reason it passed so quickly, was how busy we were. The staff at Tile Sensations is grateful for our clients, both the longtime repeat customers and those who gave us a first chance [...]
So. . . you are ready to start a project. That's great! I LOVE PROJECTS! I assume you have pinned to your hearts content and have studied Houzz photos into the wee hours of the morning. But now it is time to decide, to actually decide, what your project style will be. How do you start making [...]
