Gunkelmans Interior Design Blog

GunkelmanFlesher uses travel to extend their vast sources for interior design projects which gives our clients access to products from around the world.

 
So recently during a trip to Nice and Paris France I was thrilled to locate an exquisite furniture source that had architectural detail and a fresh approach to furniture design.

**Photo from Tesserra 

By: Tom Gunkelman

Well, the weather here is officially beginning to feel like Autumn.  Today we have blustery wind and cooler temperatures, and everywhere you look there are traces of colorful leaves sprinkled on the ground.

With the start of each Fall season, I start to get excited about all the ways my senses will be stimulated by the change…

• Crisp cool days that make me want to stay in bed longer
• Unforgettable scent of wet leaves on the ground
• Tart taste of the perfect in-season apple
• Warm wool sweaters emerge from the back of the closet
• Hustling sounds of back-to-school shoppers
• Luggage colored leather boots, an absolute must for the season

But what you might not know that in addition to all my senses being energized by the Fall, my creativity gets reinvigorated as well!

Most of our vendors come out with "Fall Collections" at this time of year (I sincerely get excited just thinking  about it!).  With the release of all new Fall lines, our wealth of resources as designers is re-stimulated and re-invigorated with a medley of innovative products and collections available to us.  Our creativity and originality gets a well-needed boost as we head into the winter, and there is no better time to dive into new challenges that could benefit from the freshness of the "Fall Collections".

So let the Fall inspire you too…After all, its a season of change!

Submitted by Marita Simmons

But need ideas or working with a small budget?

Consulting with a professional can help you determine what it is you are looking for and how to get the most for your money.  I have selected some before and after photos of small changes that had had a nice impact on the projects we've worked on.

Notice the furniture and chandelier are the same, new paint, window treatments and shades for the chandelier made all the difference in this Dining Room.

This Kitchen hutch was updated with a tinted stain and by removing the top molding.

Reupholstering the headboard, new bedding, pillows and some art freshened up this Master Bedroom.

Brightening this Family Room with white trim and a fresh face to the fireplace.

This one just amazes me look at the difference paint and carpet made to this dingy basement.

All these projects show that a little change can sometimes go a long way, let us know if you are ready for a change, we'd love to share our ideas!

by Karen McKay