Posts by Renae L. Keller, ASID
A Day In the Life of an Interior Designer
Being an Interior Designer sounds like a glamorous job, right?. I get to pick out glorious color palettes, shop all day for the perfect rug, and have an occasional long lunch with a wonderful client. Well, it also includes chasing down fabrics that meet specifications for use (like a sofa that is used by the whole family, including…
Read MoreFall Home Design Trends
Our Three Favorite Fall Trends at RKID Home design trends are little different than the ones you see at the mall. They need to reflect the times but also need to reflect timelessness. Its not like your changing your sofa out every 4 months (although wouldn’t that be great)! Here are our top three trends that…
Read MoreDesign Dictionary from A-Z with Renae Keller
A is for air [air] noun a well designed house must be allowed to breath. Drawing fresh air in wherever possible. As important as the design of the windows themselves. B is for bead trim [beed] [trim] noun a globular accent that borders around mirror and frames creating an element of elegance and intricacy. C is…
Read MoreFrom ‘South Minneapolis Tudor’ to ‘Dream House’: A Case Study
A journey that started out with just picking out paint has turned into a 10 year journey to transform this turn of the century Tudor into a dream house that is built around function and family. The textured walls and dark stairways are a distant memory (Maybe just for me, I wasn’t living there). This classic Tudor has…
Read More5 Ways to mix prints like a Pro
5 Ways to mix prints like a Pro Have you ever wondered how interior designers take a room from typical to curated looking? A lot of it has to do with creating contrast in the home. Here are a few tips for pattern mixing. A skill that requires time to perfect. Choose a print to lead…
Read MoreSerene Space
Sometimes we create a home around everyone else’s needs and forget our own. Being selfless is part of being a Mother, a Father or even a Partner. It is important to look at what matters to us most and how it will make other people feel. For one of my clients having a place to…
Read MoreWhy I decided to Re-Brand
Why did I decide to Rebrand? After 21 years of experience as an interior designer I have to admit I wanted to throw a party! This party is for all the people in my life that have become part of the success of this business and all the new ones I hope to work with.…
Read MoreHighpoint Highlights – Part I "Three Hour [factory] Tour"
411 on High Point I had never been to this place designers have flocked to for decades, until 2 years ago. I always asked myself, why would a designer want to go to a place like this? In the time it takes me to finish this sentence, I will state three reasons: You can see, touch,…
Read MoreChinoiserie
This month I was re-introduced to a lovely design known as Chinoiserie. A classic decorative style that was first popular in the 18th century. I picked out a fabulous wallcovering at the F.Schumacher showroom in International Market Square. The Chiang Mai Dragon comes in a variety of options, all rich in color and detail. Here…
Read MoreColor of the Month
Spring is here! As a designer I am inspired everyday by what surrounds me. That is why the Blush topped the list of May’s color of the month. Walking into my office, I am greeted by beautiful flowers touched with a hints of blush. If allergies are a problem,…
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