Interior Design Blog – Greeson and Fast Design

The proverbial empty nest isn’t always a bad thing – sometimes it can even trigger a stylish, clean slate. Such was the case with a couple in Hendersonville who decided to re-do the interior of their Champion Hills abode once their offspring left home. To say this bathroom had become outdated is a mild understatement –…

Carolina Home and Garden 2014

June 26, 2014

Asheville Interior Design Blog How to Design One Room at a Time Photograph by: David Dietrich Say the word “redecorating” and it conjures images of upheaval: out with the old, in with the new; a total re-invention of one’s living space. That’s an illusion. Case-in-point is this vacation home in Champion Hills, outside Hendersonville. The…

Interior Design Project By Writing A Mission Statement

August 9, 2013

Asheville Interior Design Blog Dear Jean and Richard, I think of myself as a creative person, and I would like to try reworking my home’s interior. But I’m not sure how to kick-start the process. Any suggestions? Kelly, Asheville Richard: Hi Kelly. Kick-start? Is your home on two wheels? Just kidding. You know, we usually begin each…

Asheville Reworking Home Interior

August 9, 2013

Dear Jean and Richard, I think of myself as a creative person, and I would like to try reworking my home’s interior. But I’m not sure how to kick-start the process. Any suggestions? Kelly, Asheville Richard: Hi Kelly. We usually begin each job with the information we get in the client interview. Each interior design project may…

Interior Decorating Inspiration

June 11, 2013

Asheville Interior Design Blog Interior Decorating Inspiration: Movies, Museums & Mansions… What are the inspirations for your designs? Sandra, Arden JEAN: Hi Sandra, Ladies first. Truthfully, interior decorating inspirations come from anywhere and everywhere. Besides the obvious design magazines and books, and attending the interior design markets, one of my favorite sources of inspiration are movies…

Objective observation can produce ‘inspired’ interiors

June 11, 2013

Asheville Interior Design Blog Objective observation can produce ‘inspired’ interiors Dear Jean and Richard: Do you have any insights on creating a truly unique interior? In my opinion, there’s a big difference between “elegant” and “inspired.” – Susanne, Hendersonville Jean: OK, it’s a fair question. There is no easy answer, though, because every interior design…

How to Design One Room at a Time

June 5, 2013

Say the word “redecorating” and it conjures images of upheaval: out with the old, in with the new; a total re-invention of one’s living space. That’s an illusion. Case-in-point is this vacation home in Champion Hills, outside Hendersonville. The homeowners — a New York professional couple with two pre-teenagers — wanted to update their interiors but…

Ceiling choices reflect more than light

May 11, 2013

Asheville Interior Design Blog Ceiling choices reflect more than light Everybody has white ceilings. Are there other options, and how important are crown moldings? –Mary Richard: Dear Mary, you’re asking about “the great forgotten expanse.” Well, few even consider anything but white… remember the ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel! But that reflected sacred themes, and…

Countertop Choices can be Overwhelming

April 1, 2013