February 2017 | Platemark Design

Why You Can’t Get a Good Contractor (Hint: It’s not the Economy)

Answers to this age-old question are staring you in the face.

Off-The-Wall Fabric Applications for your Home: My Obsessions, Passions and Compulsions on this Topic

I could wrap anything in fabric. It’s my favorite aspect of design, to think up clever new uses for textiles.

16 Surprising Gizmos & Gadgets of an Interior Designer

I’m a bit of a product junkie. I love tools that do the job efficiently and make life more satisfying in the process.

Just Bought a Fixer-Upper? Feeling Lost?

We understand. We get lots of calls from homeowners eager for us to solve this very problem. It’s overwhelming, but we’re going to break it down into some simple steps to guide you on your way.

Why I Dread Styling

You might be thinking, “What?! You design interiors for a living, how can you dislike styling?”

Generally, I don’t care for anything that comes off as forced or deliberate. The exercise of filling a space with objet d’art , tchotchkes, bric-a-brac, knick-knacks completely stresses my brain out …

Light up your Artwork the Right Way

Lighting your walls to highlight artwork or other features may seem easy at first, but there is a right and wrong way to do it. People ask me: “Craig, what is the most important feature upgrades you can make in your home to result in the maximum impact? It’s lighting, hands-down. Somehow we become easily accustomed to […]

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