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Tamara Wise
- Aug 30, 2019
- 2 min
Wise Design Favorites: Our Go-To Greys
At Wise Design our next favorite neutral paint color after a clean & bright white wall, is a calming, soothing grey wall. Grey is a paint color we return to time and time again, when we want a bit of contrast with the trim color, particularly in historic homes. We have a few shades of grey that we return to over & over again, because they're versatile with just the right undertones. Besides these go-to greys, we have a few that we love and have yet to use on a project, but in
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Tamara Wise
- Apr 26, 2019
- 3 min
PDX Picks: Local Vintage Shopping Favs + How to Incorporate Vintage Pieces in Your Space
This week we're introducing yet another new series on our blog (don't worry, our WD Favorites series isn't dead...we're just on a break ; ). Our new series explores some of our favorite local spots around the Portland area. We're really excited to share these with you! Our local PDX Picks this week are some of our favorite vintage shops in the Portland area. We love incorporating vintage/antique pieces into our designs and a great way to do so is by shopping at our local spot
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Tamara Wise
- Apr 18, 2019
- 3 min
Wise Design Favorites: All About That Wallpaper
We're not gonna lie, we kinda have a thing for wallpaper. I mean it's not a like a problem, we've got it under control...honest (haha). Wallpaper is definitely one of the best ways to make a big (or small) statement in a room! Lucky for all of us, wallpaper has made a HUGE comeback in the recent decade and can now be found in all different colors/patterns. It doesn't always work for every space (kitchens & bathrooms can be tricky), but sometimes a space is just calling for it
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Tamara Wise
- Apr 11, 2019
- 4 min
Wise Design Favorites: Totally Lit - Our Top Picks for Accent Lighting
When it comes to lighting, there is so much more than ambient overhead fixtures to consider. Wall sconces, floor lamps and table lamps are a great way to bring more specialized lighting to areas either for specific tasks or to accent a design feature. Often under-utilized and under appreciated, these fixtures add an important layer of livability to any space. When we are designing a space, we like to layer several different types of lighting to give the client options dependi
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Tamara Wise
- Apr 4, 2019
- 3 min
Wise Design Favorites: Lighting Picks - Overhead Fixtures
Lighting is one of the most important factors when designing a room. Sometimes it can be overlooked, but if you have a well designed space that isn't well lit, how can anybody see it!?! We're only half kidding...but seriously, a well designed room needs several lighting options. Overhead lights, reading lights, sconce/wall lighting, table lamps, task lamps, etc. etc. Depending on the space, your lighting needs may vary. At Wise Design, we definitely have some favorite lightin
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Tamara Wise
- Mar 28, 2019
- 3 min
Wise Design Favorites: Our Go-To Whites
This week we are starting a new series on our blog...it's all about our faves! We'll be sharing our preferred picks for lighting, furniture, textiles, wall coverings and more.... Kicking off our new series is a round up of our favorite go-to white paint colors. White walls are definitely having their moment (or all the moments) lately and it's not hard to see why. A white walled room is fresh & light, can be minimal (or not) and provides a great canvas for interesting texture
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Tamara Wise
- Mar 14, 2019
- 4 min
REVEAL: A Vibrant Space for Elegant Everyday Living | NW Nob Hill House Living & Dining Room
The next home in our Reveal Series belongs to a lovely family who had been through an unfortunate flood and called us in to help refurnish the main level of their home. This beautiful and private home is nestled in the hills of the Alphabet District in NW Portland. A truly serene setting for such a special home. This project was unique primarily in its use of color. Wanting to combat the grey of Oregon winters, our clients invested in painting their walls before contracting o
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Tamara Wise
- Mar 7, 2019
- 2 min
Reveal: Cozy & Sweet Alberta Arts Bungalow Kitchen and Den
Our Alberta Arts Bungalow kitchen and den went through a total metamorphosis, without a huge expense! This space now totally reflects the style of the young, globe-trotting family that resides here! It didn't happen overnight though... When the clients bought the home, the kitchen & den area had a nice open layout, which functionally worked for their young family. However, they weren't crazy about the dated aesthetics of the space. It featured (A LOT) of wood cabinetry, which
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