our new portfolio is on
http://uncommondesigner.com/portfolionew.htm
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
New & old customer discount
For anyone responding to this blog we will offer 10% off on your first invoice.
New Prices
We were informed that Hunter Douglas will be raising their prices on May 2nd. So for all of our old customers and new ones, we need to get the wimdows in and priced the old way
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Interor Designers Response to George Will
Dear Editor,
On behalf of the American Society of Interior Designers, representing more than 38,000 members, & ourselves who are professional licenseced designers, we were very disappointed to see that Mr. Will’s column ("Wallpapering With Red Tape") presented only one side of the issue and may mislead readers that all persons offering decorating and design services are equally qualified.
Professional interior designers are qualified by education, experience and examination to enhance the function, safety and quality of interior spaces. Every decision an interior designer makes impacts the health, safety and welfare of the public. In what is considered one of the worst hotel fires in modern U.S. history, 87 lives were lost and 785 people were injured in a fire at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas because some interior finish and furnishing selections were not appropriate for commercial use. If furniture is placed in such a manner that it impedes egress during an emergency or exit pathways are not appropriately marked or laid out, people will die. Should a non-qualified, non-educated person select the materials for the interior of a hospital, nursing home, school or high-rise building?
Interior designers in the State of Florida are tested and licenseced by the Board of Architecture. We need to pass tests on building codes, we need to complete 20 hours of CEU training for each license renewal. The Board allows us to stamp drawings to pass on to architects. Do not belive that you would wish a decorator without any training, to seal your prints.
Interior designers must comply with building, life safety and accessibility codes in specifying interior finishes and configuring space plans and furniture layouts that are safe, functional and attractive for the public. Registration or licensure of interior designers is in the public’s interest, as it ensures that only qualified individuals design interior spaces or hold themselves out as qualified to do so.
As Mr. Will mentions, in such states where the interior design law merely protects the use of a title, such as in New Mexico and 18 other states, anyone can perform interior design services provided they do not refer to themselves by the title designated in that state. While six states and jurisdictions currently have interior design laws that both restrict the use of a title and the ability to practice interior design to those qualified, the American Society of Interior Designers advocates for such state registration and licensure laws for interior designers in all 50 states to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of the public is adequately protected.
On behalf of the American Society of Interior Designers, representing more than 38,000 members, & ourselves who are professional licenseced designers, we were very disappointed to see that Mr. Will’s column ("Wallpapering With Red Tape") presented only one side of the issue and may mislead readers that all persons offering decorating and design services are equally qualified.
Professional interior designers are qualified by education, experience and examination to enhance the function, safety and quality of interior spaces. Every decision an interior designer makes impacts the health, safety and welfare of the public. In what is considered one of the worst hotel fires in modern U.S. history, 87 lives were lost and 785 people were injured in a fire at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas because some interior finish and furnishing selections were not appropriate for commercial use. If furniture is placed in such a manner that it impedes egress during an emergency or exit pathways are not appropriately marked or laid out, people will die. Should a non-qualified, non-educated person select the materials for the interior of a hospital, nursing home, school or high-rise building?
Interior designers in the State of Florida are tested and licenseced by the Board of Architecture. We need to pass tests on building codes, we need to complete 20 hours of CEU training for each license renewal. The Board allows us to stamp drawings to pass on to architects. Do not belive that you would wish a decorator without any training, to seal your prints.
Interior designers must comply with building, life safety and accessibility codes in specifying interior finishes and configuring space plans and furniture layouts that are safe, functional and attractive for the public. Registration or licensure of interior designers is in the public’s interest, as it ensures that only qualified individuals design interior spaces or hold themselves out as qualified to do so.
As Mr. Will mentions, in such states where the interior design law merely protects the use of a title, such as in New Mexico and 18 other states, anyone can perform interior design services provided they do not refer to themselves by the title designated in that state. While six states and jurisdictions currently have interior design laws that both restrict the use of a title and the ability to practice interior design to those qualified, the American Society of Interior Designers advocates for such state registration and licensure laws for interior designers in all 50 states to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of the public is adequately protected.
VIVE magazine
We recently had a four page article published in the VIVE magazine [February/Match 2007 issue. This was for a new home that we designed and installed for a client from CT that had a vacation here in the Palm Beaches.
Thsi article is also being published and reffered to in other local press
Thsi article is also being published and reffered to in other local press
George Wills Editorial on licensing interior designers.
There was an article written recently by Mr. George Will that lambasted the certified, licensed, professional interior designers. It appears that he was not sure what registration did.
He failed to note that designers know about ADA act, proper materials, and proper egress for many tyoes of buildings. Recent fires that killed many people in LAs Vegas, were caused by improper use of materials.
We should let Mr. Will know that there is a real need for licensure.
He failed to note that designers know about ADA act, proper materials, and proper egress for many tyoes of buildings. Recent fires that killed many people in LAs Vegas, were caused by improper use of materials.
We should let Mr. Will know that there is a real need for licensure.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Uncommon Interior Design in Atlanta
This weekend we attended our 5th meeting of the Best Pracrtices Network for the top 100 Interior Designers in the US.
The main agenda for this meeting was marketing techinques, and an overview of finace practices in the industry. The next meeting is in September in Las Vegas.
We also presented the recent four page article in the March 2007 issue of Vive Magazine that highlighted our firms award winning designs in a recent model home.
The main agenda for this meeting was marketing techinques, and an overview of finace practices in the industry. The next meeting is in September in Las Vegas.
We also presented the recent four page article in the March 2007 issue of Vive Magazine that highlighted our firms award winning designs in a recent model home.
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