MODERN HOLIDAY GREETINGS

I'm inspired by the talent, compassion, hard work, motivation and positive energy of the special people like you. Each season of 2007 has brought me experiences and lessons I look forward to sharing with all those who appreciate modern design, authenticity, quality, passion for learning the value of sharing resources and most of all staying true to yourself with each of your choices. Whether you're buying a new sofa, to finding a talent that reflects your values or to understanding the design process that best fits your goals ... I look forward to sharing a new meaning for MODERN design for living. Tyson and I send our our love and smiles - HAPPY MODERN HOLIDAY WISHES TO ALL OF YOU! -

Psychology of color

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Color is such an important element in our lives. It has been a part of the natural world since the beginning of time, yet we continue to be fascinated by the mysterious nature of this subject. Our personalities can be reflected in our color choices. Warm colors are red, orange, and yellow. These warm colors evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility. Cool colors are blue, purple, and green. These colors are often described as calm, but can also call to mind feelings of sadness or indifference.

WELCOME - TANYA SCHOENROTH

I just wanted to send a warm welcome to a dear colleague and friend, Tanya Schoenroth, who recently launched her new website. I'm looking forward to collaborating with an amazing talent in the coming year to help bring fresh new modern ideas to a growing market of sophisticated buyers and home owners. Like me a modern dog lover, we send our best to all of you for the holidays!

Lake Travis/Volente, Texas

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Rob Sanders Designer previous project for sale at $3,998,000

Lake Travis/Volente, Texas

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Originally uploaded by www.robsandersdesigner.com

Rob Sanders Designer previous project for sale at $3,998,000

Sight Lines

A room's ambiance is created partly by the first impression from the front doorway. Looking at a wall can make a room seem cramped, while the same room, with a view through to the back, will appear more spacious and inviting. Views at the end of hallways should have a focal feature like an art niche or built-ins. Site lines are important to Rob Sanders Designer. See examples of these design features here.

Sight Lines

A room's ambiance is created partly by the first impression from the front doorway. Looking at a wall can make a room seem cramped, while the same room, with a view through to the back, will appear more spacious and inviting. Views at the end of hallways should have a focal feature like an art niche or built-ins. Site lines are important to Rob Sanders Designer. See examples of these design features here.

MODERN ARCHITECT - VANCOUVER

A great example of modern residential design is the LeBlanc House which was the recipient of a 2007 Special Jury Award from the Architectural Institute of British Columbia.

Client: Jean Claude LeBlanc
Architect: Peter Cardew, David Scott, Angie Jim
Structural: Rob Smith
Contractor: John Mason and Associates; Peter Montgomery, Highliner Construction
Groun Floor Area: 2,961 ft2
Completion: December 2006




This house is now on the market, a perfect home for the sophisticated Vancouverite who appreciates a modern minimalist interior with the influence of west coast materials. To read more about this property visit realtor Jason Soprovich's website.

I love this beautifully executed renovation by Vancouver based design team Peter Cardew Architects. The interior has a sophisticated restraint of materials combining polished concrete floors, natural stone and a signature of BC architects - the subtle layer of maple seen in flush panel millwork. Each interior space is filled with natural light filtering through full height glazing throughout the home.

Our local 18karat recently highlighted their collection Gemma Spring/Summer 2008 in this perfect setting, a refreshing combination of earthy natural accessories and vessels. One of my favorite sources of inspiration is to look through 18 Karat's award winning styling and imagery. Photographs below 18 Karat.

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