Category Archives: Design Tips

Nothing.

By Jamie House | Published April 18, 2011

Please don’t keep that lamp that you hate or those draperies the have driven you crazy since you’ve moved in or those silly fake plants because you don’t know what else to put there. Just let them go. Anything in your home that doesn’t make you smile, feel good or have good memories, let it [...]

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How to hire the best interior designer, for you.

By Jamie House | Published February 28, 2011

I have seen & heard so many stories with people unhappy with their designers & completely disgruntled. I want to say starting off, just because you didn’t have a good relationship with 1 designer doesn’t mean that you won’t with another, you don’t give up on hair dressers after 1 bad cut, so please don’t [...]

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Quick Tip

By Jamie House | Published July 20, 2010

Chalk can be used as a dehumidifier! Who knew…well Martha apparently;) I was perusing her site looking for home inspiration & tips for moving into our new house & ran across this amazing tip. Simply tie a dozen pieces of chalk together with rubberbands & ribbon to make it prettier. Then hang them on a [...]

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Is this sofa worth it?

By Jamie House | Published July 7, 2010

1 of the questions I get the most of questions about is the quality of furniture & if it’s worth the price. Obviously i want you to purchase the best quality you can, for durability, quality, health etc. Your sofa is a quite the investment piece. It’s one of the largest pieces in your home. [...]

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Words of Wisdom from Michael Graves

By Jamie House | Published June 14, 2010

“I am inspired by architects who address the entire gamut of design, from buildings to the smallest artifacts they contain. When I was in school, I thought that was what architects did.” -Michael Graves I was going through some of my old papers that I saved for their inspirational value & came across an amazing [...]

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eDecorating

By Jamie House | Published June 8, 2010

The Today Show featured a spot on eDecorating, virtual interior design, edecor yesterday. Well, that’s what I do here at Jamie House Design, so you’re in luck. I’ve chosen this avenue for design for many of the reasons mentioned in the video below. I enjoy working with people & designing their homes, improving their lives. [...]

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5 Tips for Selecting a Front Door with Personality

By Jamie House | Published May 27, 2010

On a recent trip I took to Boston with my Mr. Wonderful I noticed so many amazing doors, front doors specifically. The front door to your home can make such a significant impact on the front of your house & how your house is perceived to the passerby. The front door can easily dictate the [...]

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