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SPRING 2010 In this Issue: PASADENA SHOWCASE HOME PAGE 14 ASID/LA CHAPTER 2010 HOME TOUR PAGE 26 Unique glass artwork from vases to wallhangings to furniture PAGE 5 Page 5 PLUSHHOME by Nina Petronzio PLUSH HOME www.plushhome.com | 8323 Melrose Avenue | West Hollywood. CA 90069 | 323.852.1912 EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST AW Rugs has been in the flooring business since 1985. Customer service and satisfaction are always our first priority. Our selection of area rugs, carpets and flooring is renowned. There are thousands of choices available; time-tested traditional to the most sophisticated contemporary. We carry most major brands – Karastan, Momeni, Ralph Lauren by Karastan, Safavieh, Nourison, Mohawk, Shaw, Sphinx by Oriental Weavers, Kalaty, Tommy Bahama, Couristan, Loloi, Central Oriental, Royal Dutch, Stanton, Camelot, Masland, Fiber Works and more. We work with interior designers and home decorators, and are very loyal to our business relationships with them. Member of ASID, BBB, and Sort Price Certified Merchant. We also specialized in custom area rugs and hand crafted area rugs. We make hand-crafted, hand-tufted, and hand-made carpets for any custom design. AW RUGS & CARPET AW Rugs & Carpet Showroom 7834 Balboa Blvd Lake Balboa, CA 91406 [email protected] Toll Free: (877) 477-5825 www.AWcarpet.com Find Lowest Prices on Area Rugs in the Industry! INDUSTRY PARTNER PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CA LOS ANGELES ALL-INCLUSIVE choose—we are all one society: the all-inclusive American Society of Interior Designers. That’s the goal here at ASID. In the “old days,” we became members of this society by demonstrating talent and dedication to our profession. Over time we realized that we needed to require more from those who followed after us. Just as state and local governments were setting stricter codes and regulations for what we did, we also set standards based on our love of what we do. We outlined what people needed to study so they could advance themselves and the profession. We approved courses of study. And we devised tough examinations that proved we knew what we were doing. That’s the plan. The big idea. Because we’re all parts of the same whole: interior design. We have a talent for it. We’re trained to do it. We’re experienced at it. And we’re professionals. Some of us are better at envisioning an environment. Some excel at choosing the right combination of goods and services to make that vision come alive. Some of us are wizards at making everything come together in a finished space. Some design, produce and sell the goods and services the “envisioners” need. Some of us are enrolled in the schools that train the practitioners of our profession and are learning how to advance to those other levels. ALL of us are members of ASID. Some of us like to create residential spaces. Some, commercial spaces, hospitality spaces, healthcare spaces. It doesn’t matter which we That’s why we can speak with one voice: we ARE the interior design profession. We made the rules. And the public knows they can entrust their projects to us. But it has been said that we don’t always speak with one voice. It has been said that there are groups within our Chapter, each pursuing different goals for themselves and for the organization. But that simply is not true. There are only two groups in our Chapter: those who participate and those who don’t. Those who strive to produce projects and events that benefit all members and advance our profession. And those who don’t. If I have one goal for my presidency, it is to unite those two groups. To get everyone to enjoy membership and make the most of it. To really speak with one voice. To truly BE all-inclusive. Help me out here. ■ FROM THE PRESIDENT-ELECT T his is a two-part article. First, I want to keep you up to date on some of ASID’s happenings; and second, I looked a little deeper into our organization. �e Downtown Women’s Center is clipping along. At this point they have all the infrastructure done and are starting on the interior spaces. Jill’s Paint has an article in this issue. Give it a look. We had our first rendering class with Don Gerds, to rave reviews. It was based on working with markers to give your sketches more appeal for your clients. We did not expect to become a professional in one class, but to be able to give our clients a fantastic quick sketch of our proposed designs. I am a ‘popsicle tree’ and ‘stick figure’ kind of artist and was amazed at what I could accomplish! Some of the drawings are in the PDC office. Stop in if you are in the building. We will be doing this again 4 later in the year, with a perspective drawing class and another marker class. Now the introspective part: As President-elect of our chapter, I have been trying to look at our organization with a clear and focused view. What do we really want from ASID, what do we need? What we should want is an organization that keeps us unified, keeps us in touch with each other and keeps us motivated. Our profession is not one that requires us to work with each other, or for that matter, to be involved with other designers on any regular basis. We are removed from most other designers, (although we do spend a lot of time with contractors!). ASID is an organization that wants to keep us involved, keep us abreast of what’s new in our field, keep us in touch with each other. I was at dinner the other night, and in the group were a CPA, someone who works for NASA, a female executive, two businessmen, plus four LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter other interior designers. What brought this group together? ASID. I would not know any of these people without our organization. We sat there and toasted the fact that we were lucky enough to know each other, and to enjoy each other’s company over dinner. When I first became a member of ASID I got involved with committees, I went to events; I wanted to make the best use of ASID as I could. It worked! I spend time with other designers and get valuable feedback on our industry, others’ work, and where our profession is heading, good and bad. So, that being said, we have a short questionnaire in the quarterly. Please take the time to fill it out. We want to know what would interest you, and what we can do to keep you educated and involved. How is our new website working for you? What would bring you to events? �e past few years we have seen a drop off of involvement and we want to get back on track. If you have any ideas or comments, include those on the sheet as well. Let’s take the time to get to know each other. Interior Design is a beautiful field in more ways than one, and we are all lucky to be here. ■ RABBIT CANYON DESIGNS LADESIGN | SPRING 2010 Volume 3, Number 1 5 SPRING 2010 CA LOS ANGELES Pasadena Showcase 2010 Ad.pdf 1 3/14/10 2:07 PM COME SEE THE TRANSFORMATION Over 30 designers will bring the historic Cravens Estate on former “Millionaire’s Row” in Pasadena – currently headquarters of the San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross – back to authentic life for the Pasadena 2010 Showcase House of Design. APRIL 18 - MAY 16 www.pasadenashowcase.org DEPARTMENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT-ELECT CHAPTER INFORMATION WELCOME NEW MEMBERS EDUCATION LEGISLATION STUDENT NEWS AND EVENTS L.A. MART NEWS 4 4 8 10 30 34 36 42 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2O1O PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS Linda Allen Designs, Inc. Cynthia Bennett & Associates, Inc. Jennifer Bevan Interiors Michael Berman Limited Saxony Design Build John Cole Interior Design, Inc. Amy DeVault Interior Design Tocco Finale Jeneration Interiors Henry Johnstone & Co. FEATURES 14 16 26 28 32 40 PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE visit the Cravens estate to view over 30 designers and historical experts come together to present this year’s showcase house. PRODUCTS & INNOVATIONS from Aureana Designs, Farrow & Ball, Timeless Clocks by Daniel, Hunter Douglas, Fortress Seating, ASID/LA CHAPTER 2010 HOME TOUR Take a peek through the keyhole to go on a self-guided five home tour and read about the charity, PATH, who will benefit from the proceeds. HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOU AND YOUR PETS Sarah Barnard gives advice on healthy, sustainable lifestyle benefits for the whole family. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Downtown Women’s Center gets help from our Industry Partners, Jill’s Paints and Benjamin Moore. SAMPLE SALE Trade preview and Furniture Sample sale at the L.A. Mart. Savings of up to 70% on highquality furniture, rugs, lighting, art and home accessories of all styles. 6 LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter Julie Kays Design Incorporated Designs of the Interior (“DOTI”) Ammie Kim Interior Design Setting the Stage Interior Design Padua & DK Designs DChristjan Lechman-Testa & Associates Verne Arnold Landscape Designs, LLC Roberta Martin Interiors, LLC Form LA Landscaping, Inc. Karina Oldemans Interior Design Canterbury Landscaping, Inc. Parker West Interiors Carson-Magness Landscape Pacific Outdoor Living Reaume Construction and Design Lawrence J. Rizkowsky Design MK & Company Interior Design and Decoration BRIZO Introducing SmartTouch® Technology—water activation with a simple touch. Now coupled with the power of MagneDock® Technology, which keeps the spray head perfectly aligned and in place. Talo® isn’t just a faucet, it’s a license to dream. Available exclusively in showrooms. | brizo.com CHAPTER INFORMATION CA LOS ANGELES EXAM DATES AND APPLICATION DEADLINES 2010 CALENDAR ������������������������������������� JUNE 1 Fall 2010 Application Deadline AUGUST 2 at Midnight ET Art Director Dawn Lyon AUGUST 16 at Midnight ET Special Accommodations Application Deadline Fall 2010 Registration Deadline* OCTOBER 1-2 AUGUST 16 at Midnight ET DECEMBER 1 Fall 2010 NCIDQ Examination Fall 2010 Late Registration/ Exam Cancellation Deadline Spring 2011 Application Deadline ���������������������� �������������������������������������� PRESIDENT JEAN M. PINTO, ASID, CID COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR OPEN POSITION DIRECTOR AT LARGE NICHOLAS HERTNECK, ASID 8 PRESIDENT ELECT VICTORIA REITZ, ASID MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR HELENE LOTTO ALLIED ASID, CID, NKBA STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE CLAUDIA ROQUE, STUDENT MEMBER ASID SPRING 2010 FINANCIAL DIRECTOR KAY WADE, INDUSTRY PARTNER ASID PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPEN POSITION ���������� ����������� LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter Contributing Writers Jean Pinto, ASID Victoria Reitz, ASID Will Myers, Administrative Director Nancy Joseph Mary Goodstein Sarah Barnard, Allied Member ASID Nazanin Oakley David Etzen Mattéo Bitetti, Student Member ASID Joanna Forbes, Student Member ASID Joyce Yang, Student Member ASID Advertising Sales Mike Watt DSA Publications 972-747-7866 x307 PUBLISHED BY DSA Publishing and Design, Inc Duff Tussing, Publisher Art Director, Dawn Lyon If you have a new product, innovation or some professional tips for our chapter, please submit them to The Quarterly at asidoffi[email protected]. We look forward to your submissions! LADESIGN Quarterly is a publication of the American Society of Interior Designers, Los Angeles Chapter. More than 1,700 designers, industry partners and students are members making us one of the largest chapters in the country. �e views and opinions expressed in the LADESIGN Quarterly are not necessarily those of the ASID Los Angeles Chapter. Please feel free to comment on features and articles by sending your thoughts to the Editor via the ASID-LA Chapter Office. ©2010 ASID Los Angeles Chapter Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Avenue, Suite B241 West Hollywood, CA 90069-5701 310-659-4716 FAX 310-659-9189 LA Mart Design Center 1933 S. Broadway, Suite 1016 Los Angeles, CA 90007 www.asidla.org • asidoffi[email protected] FERGUSON Let us help you ORCHESTRATE your clients’ dream. When it comes to designing your clients’ homes, the only limit is what they can dream. For perfect project solutions, stop by a Ferguson showroom, where you’ll find the largest range of quality brands, a symphony of ideas and trained consultants to help orchestrate your projects. With showrooms from coast to coast, come see why Ferguson is recommended by professional designers everywhere. APPLIANCES Redondo Beach: Santa Monica: West Hollywood: ©2010 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PLUMBING 2600 Marine Ave 2218 Broadway 8532 Melrose Ave PASSIONATE PEOPLE FIXTURES (310) 219-7200 Woodland Hills*: 6416 Variel Ave * Lighting and Cabinetry (310) 829-3371 (310) 657-1750 www.ferguson.com/designer Proud Members of the American Society of Interior Designers LIGHTING (818) 593-7220 CHAPTER OFFICE CA LOS ANGELES E N NEW MEMBERS OF THE LOS ANGELES CHAPTER Please welcome the people who have joined our chapter in 2010. s r PROFESSIONAL: Sun H. Chang, ASID Julie Okamura, ASID ALLIED: Minh Tran, Allied Member ASID Ms. Gina Michelle McDaniel, Allied Member ASID Mrs. Jane Page Hilton, Allied Member ASID Taya L. Belgin, Allied Member ASID Ebba Lundberg, Allied Member ASID Lene M. Vineyard, Allied Member ASID Doreen Fair Westfall, Allied Member ASID Donna M. Larrivee, Allied Member ASID Joanie Jensen, Allied Member ASID Christine Duong, Allied Member ASID Amber N. Williams, Allied Member ASID Jennifer Scott Mitchell, Allied Member ASID Nannette Emerson, Allied Member ASID INDUSTRY PARTNERS: �eodore Alexander Garth Robinson, Industry Partner ASID Stylmark Carrie Harvey Schnabel, Industry Partner ASID Christopher Guy Luci Cremin, Industry Partner ASID Mary Ross, Industry Partner ASID Bulthaup Corporation Charlotte Myhr, Industry Partner ASID Jimenez Custom Painting Inc. Jorge Jimenez, Industry Partner ASID Westside Tile and Stone, Inc. Steve Slutzah, Industry Partner ASID Berkeley Mills Yasmine Farahani, Industry Partner ASID Kitchens by Design Robin Denker, Industry Partner ASID 10 HKS Faux & Venetian Plaster Finishes Henrik Keresztes, Industry Partner ASID J Wilson`s Workshop James Wilson, Industry Partner ASID Villa Firenze/F.R. Industries Florence Keller, Industry Partner ASID Crestron Electronics William T. Schafer, Industry Partner ASID Atelier Lapchi Mr. Edmundo J. Luna, Industry Partner ASID Dean Warren, Industry Partner ASID Hastens on Beverly Linus Adolfsson, Industry Partner ASID Jacob Koo, Industry Partner ASID �e Quilting House, Inc. Michelle �ompson, Industry Partner ASID Sadlerstone, LLC Ryan Welle, Industry Partner ASID r Kate Smithwick, Industry Partner ASID DCD Woodworks Mark Magna, Industry Partner ASID R. Landis Interiors, Inc. Randy Landis, Industry Partner ASID Kohler Kitchen & Bath Americas Shannon Burke, Industry Partner ASID PTM Images Jonathan Bass, Industry Partner ASID Baltus West Hollywood Sherri Dorfman, Industry Partner ASID Shen Zhen Artistic Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd Hong Wei Yi, Industry Partner ASID Filbert & Fig Scott Rosenberg, Industry Partner ASID Anajuwa Gallery Gloria Huwiler, Industry Partner ASID Todd Anthony Design Todd Anthony, Industry Partner ASID LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter STUDENTS: Stephanie Manzanares, Student Member ASID Pamela Markham, Student Member ASID Danielle Ostrowski, Student Member ASID Karina Rodriguez, Student Member ASID Jamie Sameshima, Student Member ASID Carolyn Pratt, Student Member ASID �ao Ashley Dang, Student Member ASID Bonny Chick, Student Member ASID Andrea McCowan, Student Member ASID Laya Sarraf, Student Member ASID Marq D Taylor, Student Member ASID Christine Hance, Student Member ASID Laurel Ebert, Student Member ASID Shaunna Franks, Student Member ASID Somayeh Moradian, Student Member ASID Melissa Dawn Steach, Student Member ASID Heidi Eurich, Student Member ASID Denise Pan, Student Member ASID Mary Erigero, Student Member ASID Derek Gonzalez, Student Member ASID Morgan Stefan, Student Member ASID Kelly Fangyu Jao, Student Member ASID Natalie Z. Britz, Student Member ASID Victoria Doramus, Student Member ASID Jim Shafer, Student Member ASID Megan Gorney, Student Member ASID Pauline Diane Schulman, Student Member ASID Elizabeth Vien Lui, Student Member ASID Jenny Visapattana, Student Member ASID Kara Dumey-Mihalick, Student Member ASID Stephanie Gwyn Brown, Student Member ASID Robyn Lawhon, Student Member ASID Stephanie Mayes, Student Member ASID Dawn Carol Mathews, Student Member ASID Guillermo Cruz, Student Member ASID Jennifer Russell, Student Member ASID Jami Goldsmith, Student Member ASID Lady Bedoya, Student Member ASID Adi Ben-Ami, Student Member ASID Sanaa Chagholy, Student Member ASID Joshua Santos, Student Member ASID Ginger Urbina, Student Member ASID Dana Benjamin, Student Member ASID S T E I N WAY P I A N O G A L L E RY W E S T H O L LY WO O D STEINWAY � LOCATED IN THE AVENUES OF ART AND DESIGN � A factory owned and operated showroom showcasing California’s finest collection of Steinway pianos set in a unique environment for an exceptional selection experience. NEW AND PRE-OWNED STEINWAYS • CERTIFIED FACTORY RESTORED STEINWAYS • HOME RENTALS 314 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048 310-652-6666 • www.spghollywood.com RON’S CORNER CA LOS ANGELES FAREWELL TO JERRY ALSOBROOK, FASID 1924 – 2010 While traveling in Italy with his life long partner Luke Curtis, sadly Jerry fell ill. He returned home to succumb to complications due to pneumonia on March 17th. Jerry Alsobrook, FASID left behind a huge body of outstanding interiors and a bevy of close friends and colleagues. He had maintained residences in both West Los Angeles and Laguna Beach. In these past few years he continued living at his gracious Laguna Beach home. For well over 25 years Jerry shared that beach with his neighbor B.J. Peterson, FASID. Jerry and B.J. worked side by side at Cannell & Chaffin for many years and were the best of friends. B.J. Peterson, FASID - former National President of The American Society of Interior Designers, comments, “My friend Jerry was gentle and good spirited. He never uttered a mean word about anyone. He was the consummate host and a great cook nurturing both with tasty meals and a caring heart. With much loyalty, his clients felt that he hung the moon. Being such a loyal soul, he gave that same loyalty to his clientele and to all those with whom he was close. Simply put, he was a good person”. B.J. went on to tell me that Jerry as a good citizen, would go out onto their beach on a regular basis and pick up the trash. Back in 1974 I first crossed paths with one of our design community’s most renowned interior designers Jerry Alsobrook, FASID. It was Jerry who as president of the Los Angeles chapter of A.I.D. (American Institute of Design), sent a welcoming note to me that year as a new member of the organization. The following year A.S.I.D. was formed, with Jerry becoming our first president of the California-Los Angeles Chapter. He went on to serve our design society on the national level, and six short years later, I had the honor to recommend Jerry for Fellowship in ASID, our highest honor. Jerry and I had many things in common. One of them being that he attended my alma mater, the University of Southern California. 12 By Ron Fields, ASID Past President California – Los Angeles Chapter ASID, 1980 & 1981 Jerry grew up in Midland, Texas. During World War II, he served three years in China, Burma and India under General Merrill with the Merrill’s Marauders, and in Chunking, China at the Chinese and American Headquarters. This unit became famous for its deep-penetration missions behind Japanese lines, often engaging Japanese forces superior in number. Along with six Ranger Battalions, they are considered the only World War II-era Army light infantry unit comparable to the United States Army Rangers. Jason Titus, ASID told me that Jerry once told him that the Marauders marched a lot - and that he walked across India to China. He went on to receive a Letters / Arts and Science degree from the University of Southern California (U.S.C.), with an emphasis in architectural training. He continued his studies with the renowned designer George Townsend, A.I.D. A year after graduation, Jerry went to work as an interior designer for the prestigious Los Angeles interiors firm of Cannell & Chaffin. With some humor, Jerry once told me that he thought it was not to be a permanent position - he ended up staying there for 37 years! During his tenure, he produced scores of some of the most beautiful interiors both here in Southern California and throughout the United States, most of them being residential projects. His clients have included UCLA Chancellors, a USC President and many captains of industry. In 1988 he opened his own interior design practice. He continued to work in the field from the home he designed, in Laguna Beach, California. My good friend Charlotte S. Jensen, FASID, CID – former San Diego ASID Chapter President and former President of NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) had these fine words to say, “Jerry was one of the first ASID leaders I met while attending a 1980 Regional Conference in Southern California as President-Elect of the San Diego Chapter. He was gracious and helpful to me as a newcomer to ASID on a national level. As my involvement within ASID grew I consulted with him on many LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter issues affecting California and the Society. Jerry had a calm and dignified way of expressing his thoughts that helped me to put those problems into perspective. I have always had the utmost respect for Jerry as a person, as a design colleague at Cannell & Chaffin and as an experienced leader within ASID and the profession of interior design. The elegant gentleman from Texas is irreplaceable.” In January of 2005 I wrote a “Ron’s Corner” article about Jerry and Tom Hamilton, ASID entitled “TOM & JERRY (no, not the Cat & Mouse)”. It was then that he told me about how he loved growing up here in Los Angeles and he named some of his favorite buildings. Included was the Richfield Building, the Art Deco masterpiece by Morgan, Walls and Clements - 1928-29. Sadly it was taken down to make room for the twin Arco Towers by Albert C. Martin and Associates in 1972. Jerry, the consummate traditionalist also named Pasadena’s Gamble House, 1908 - Charles and Henry Greene, as another of his favorites. In closing, certainly a once in a lifetime project came to Tom & Jerry (along with their design team of Virginia Knight, ASID and Ben Jutzi, ASID), that being the Western White House in San Clemente, California for President and Mrs. Richard Nixon. Jerry got the referral, met with the Nixons, and began the project. With some bad luck, he became quite ill, and needed backup. Enter the design team, led by Tom to support Jerry, and they completed the work in a rushed, but beautiful job that was completed in six weeks, just in time for a State Visit by President Sukarno of Indonesia. Deservedly, Architectural Digest featured the Nixon’s home in their Winter 1970 issue. Later he went on to design their New York City residence. It is designers like Jerry, who have given our profession its respectable, good name, and leave me proud to be a part of it! Best, Ron........... LUXE ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������� CHAPTER EVENTS CA LOS ANGELES PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE TRANSFORMS THE CRAVENS ESTATE From April 18 to May 16, witness the transformation of the magnificent Cravens Estate in Pasadena, one of the original “Millionaire’s Row” houses. Over 30 interior and exterior designers are working closely with experts in historical architecture and preservation to respect the estate’s past while bringing it back to vivid life. Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is one of the oldest, largest and most successful house and gardens tours nationwide. In its 60 years, proceeds of over $17 million have funded musical arts organizations throughout Southern California, including the LA Phil and its School Partners Program, teacher/training professional development programs for LA Opera, and numerous school, music therapy and educational outreach programs. Make a date today to purchase tickets to see the transformation. And, while you’re there, plan to tour the Shops at Showcase and have a bite to eat at the Restaurant and Bar. Tickets for the 2010 Pasadena Showcase House of Design can be purchased at www.pasadenashowcase.org or call (714) 442-3872 for more information. ■ EXTERIOR Interior Verne Arnold. Exterior Advisor Michael Berman, Advisor Christine Santana, Advisor DESIGNERS: Strolling Garden Aoyagi, Cassy Aoyagi, Kirk Formal Terrace Area w/Urns Bilheimer, Ken Morning Garden Carson, Melissa Outdoor BBQ Area Ledgard, Jan Aileen Atwood Entrance Garden and Terrace Morrill, Terry Morrill, Chad Montgomery, John DESIGNERS: Morning Room Allen, Linda Lebeau, Tracey Tager, Matt Kitchen Bennett, Cynthia Karimi, Goli Fehmers, Carolien Gould, Kimberly Mr. Craven’s Dressing Room Bevan, Jennifer Ranalli, Denise Powder Room Berman, Michael Drawing Room and Alcove Cain, Joshua Lai, Jason Godbold, Jeff Guest Sitting Room Cole, John Grand Staircase and Landing DeVault, Amy Underwood, Ashleigh Betz, Sandi Back Hallway/Reception Area Dockendorf, Dona Lady’s Office and Bathroom Dyer, Jennifer Upstairs Sitting Room Janz, Albert Stein, Sherry Master Bedroom Kays, Julie Sewing Room/Linen Room Kim, Ammie Galleria/Main Entrance/Alcove Kroop, Delores Guest Bedroom and Bathroom Lechman-Testa, Paula Aldridge, Jenifer Mrs. Craven’s Dressing Room/Bathroom Martin, Roberta 14 LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter Mrs. Craven’s Sunroom Oldemans, Karina Mitchell, Kelsey Solarium and Organ Alcove (1st floor) Parker, Greg Little, Nisreen Breakfast Room Reaume, David Hoang, Lily O’Halloran, Jim Whitcomb, Dawnette Library/Hallway and Bathroom Rizkowsky, Lawrence Dining Room Saverino, Mario Myers, Kenn D. Family/Media Room Shoener, Karen Lagdameo, Genaro Padour, Carla Sitting Room Hallway Alcove Spencer, Kristina Gentleman’s Bathroom Vonk, Phill COME SEE THE TRANSFORMATION Over 30 designers will bring the historic Cravens Estate on former “Millionaire’s Row” in Pasadena – currently headquarters of the San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross – back to authentic life for the Pasadena 2010 Showcase House of Design. APRIL 18 - MAY 16 www.pasadenashowcase.org 2O1O PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS Linda Allen Designs, Inc. Cynthia Bennett & Associates, Inc. Jennifer Bevan Interiors Michael Berman Limited Saxony Design Build John Cole Interior Design, Inc. Amy DeVault Interior Design Tocco Finale Jeneration Interiors Henry Johnstone & Co. Julie Kays Design Incorporated Designs of the Interior (“DOTI”) Ammie Kim Interior Design Setting the Stage Interior Design Padua & DK Designs DChristjan Lechman-Testa & Associates Verne Arnold Landscape Designs, LLC Roberta Martin Interiors, LLC Form LA Landscaping, Inc. Karina Oldemans Interior Design Canterbury Landscaping, Inc. Parker West Interiors Carson-Magness Landscape Pacific Outdoor Living Reaume Construction and Design Lawrence J. Rizkowsky Design MK & Company Interior Design and Decoration PRODUCTS& INNOVATIONS Light Paintings CA LOS ANGELES What does a company who designs and installs U.S. Patented, fiber optically lit showers & bath surrounds (September/October issue, LA Design) create to extend the soothing, relaxing benefits of light installations throughout the home, what else? . . . “Light Paintings”. Aureana Design’s president, Michael Trujillo refers to their light installations as “art in realtime”. The installations allow homeowners to create a desired mood by simply depressing a button to select between a myriad of different colors, speeds, and styles. “Our goal is to develop pieces that through the addition of light become greater than its physical dimensions. That truly transform the surrounding space and the experience of people in it.” The advent and proliferation of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) has opened the doors for lighting designers to create innovative, mood altering products and installations beyond our wildest dreams just a few short years ago. While LEDs have been around for decades, advancements in the manufacturing processes have delivered LEDS that can last up to 10,0000 hours, are inexpensive, provide an infinite palette of possibilities and most importantly, use a fraction of the electricity of traditional lighting sources. Throw in the latest in electronic lighting controllers, and some fancy computer programming, and voila, Aureana Designs “Light Paintings” were born. Recently, the company accepted the challenge to provide functional, night-time lighting without utilizing any of the currently available, overhead lighting units and fixtures available on the market today. Quite a challenge indeed. The homeowner’s feeling was that traditional lighting emanating from the ceiling “created heat, shined in my eyes, gave me headaches, and crow’s feet to boot!” The elimination of crow’s feet not withstanding, Aureana Designs set out to design and create furniture and light installations that lighted the home at every turn, punctuated with a 4 X 6 Light Painting featured prominently on the wall of the main living area. The Light Paintings come complete with a main unit, wall mounted selector knob, and a self contained “brain” that provides “instructions” to the LED light bars contained within the Light Painting. Standard Light Painting comes with eight different and unique programs. Each program renders a different look. To move to the next program, the homeowner simply depresses the selector knob. To speed up the color change sequences, simply turn the knob to the right, to slow down the color changes; simply turn the knob to the left. It’s that easy. Aureana Designs creates relatively few non-commissioned light installations preferring to work directly with homeowners to deliver on not only dimensional, but also aesthetic needs. “What people have in mind for our light installations continues to be a point of inspiration for us. Folks continue to surprise us with their perspectives on what we create. I guess that’s what continues to keep our ideas and installations fresh. For example, a customer recently asked if anything could be created to support her son’s keen interest in astronomy. After some thought, we created laser-lighted, closet doors featuring moving stars, a red nebula, and blue astral clouds. Funny thing though. When the installer arrived at the home, the son’s bedroom had been switched out in favor of the master bedroom for the closet doors.” To learn more or visit the showroom, contact Michael Trujillo at Lake Forest based Aureana Designs at (949) 588-1689 (office) or (949) 981-1085 (cell). 16 LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter HUNTER DOUGLAS LADESIGN | FALL 2009 Volume 2, Number 3 17 PRODUCTS& INNOVATIONS CA LOS ANGELES The Chelsea Papers from Farrow & Ball: An Enchanting Floral Wallpaper Collection Three classic English designs, in one stunning collection. F arrow & Ball, colour experts and manufacturers of traditional wallpapers and paints, has revitalised nostalgic English floral patterns in an enchanting new collection, ‘The Chelsea Papers’. The captivating collection is inspired by original 19th century, pure silk woven jacquards. ‘The Chelsea Papers’ comprises three timeless designs, each in twenty glorious colourways. With a truly botanical feel, the collection features two floral patterns; an exquisite ‘Wisteria’ and striking ‘Peony’ design, complemented by an elegant ‘Petal Stripe’. ‘Wisteria’ is a delicate trailing design featuring the blossoming flower and capturing a hint of English romance. ‘Peony’ takes inspiration from the ornamental flower and is a bold and curvaceous pattern that brings contemporary glamour to a traditional floral design. ‘Petal Stripe’ is charming in its simplicity, working in harmony with the classic floral designs in this collection. In time-honoured Farrow & Ball style, the new collection is traditionally block printed using the unrivalled Farrow & Ball colour palette to create sixty alluring colourways, including muted and earthy neutrals, subtle pastels with shimmering metallics, pretty pinks, vibrant yellows and zesty greens. A selection of bold combinations has been included, where black is paired with either shimmering gold or muted grey-based neutrals for a contemporary and dramatic look. ‘The Chelsea Papers’ has the signature depth of colour and delicacy of appearance of all Farrow & Ball wallpapers, which are made using real Farrow & Ball zero* VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints. ‘The Chelsea Papers’ are available from March 2010. USA Showrooms: New York, Los Angeles, Greenwich, Washington, Chicago, Boston. Customer Enquiries: 888-511-1121 [email protected] www.farrow-ball.com ■ 18 LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter JONATHAN FRANC PRODUCTS& INNOVATIONS CA LOS ANGELES CA LOS ANGELES Timeless Clocks by Daniel Jeannot Fine Furniture is proud to showcase Timeless Clocks by Daniel. Jeannot’s son Daniel, a master craftsman himself, has made by hand over a 20 year span, this gorgeous one of a kind grandfather clock. In 1989 Daniel was in an antique store shopping and saw an antique grandfather clock. That was when his journey began to build and carve his own by hand using old world techniques. Daniel is pleased to finally introduce his clock to the Interior Design community and feels that his work is about “where centuries of design and craftsmanship are brought to the present day”. This grandfather clock is 127”H x 36”H x 33”D. For more information or to request a packet with photos and more of the history of this piece please contact Nicole Miller at 818-261-6739 or e mail her at nicole@jeannotfinefurniture.com Daniel is looking forward to collaborating on special commissioned pieces. ■ 20 LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter EXPRESS PIPE & SUPPLY CO. PRODUCTS& INNOVATIONS CA LOS ANGELES A Beautiful Way to Take Advantage of the Federal Tax Credit Opportunity Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas are not your ordinary cellular shades. �ey offer a patented honeycomb-withina-honeycomb construction that forms three air pockets for superior insulation between the window and the room. �ey keep more heat inside when the weather is cold and keep more heat out when the weather is hot. Because Duette Architella honeycomb shades substantially reduce energy loss through windows, they can help lower heating and cooling costs. Not only will you be adding sophistication, style and energy savings to the home for years to come, a client’s purchase of Duette Architella shades may qualify for a Federal Tax Credit opportunity. �e American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 stimulus bill includes federal tax credits on selected energy efficient products purchased and put into use during 2009 and 2010. Duette Architella shades are so effective at insulating your windows; they are the first and only window shades without add-on insulation to join the list of more utilitarian 22 household items- like water heaters, replacement windows and roof tiles- that may qualify for a federal energy tax credit. �e tax credit applies to up to 30% of the cost of the qualifying products and cannot exceed $1,500 for all qualifying product purchases made during 2009 and 2010. Hunter Douglas offers two different products that may qualify for this tax credit: 1. Duette Architella honeycomb shades with qualifying fabrics and lifting systems that are inside mounted over double glazed windows*. 2. �e LiteRise® TrimKit, when used on certain Duette and Applause® honeycomb shades and mounted over “low-e” double-pane glass windows. �e TrimKit provides side channels that help block the air flow around the edges of inside mounted shades*. �e quickest and easiest way to familiarize yourself with the Federal Tax Credit opportunities is to go to www.hunterdouglas.com/taxcredit. �e Manufacturer’s Certification Statements detailing LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter qualifying products, restrictions and guidelines are housed there for your and your client’s reference. When you sell a client the qualifying products, just provide them with a detailed receipt and have them review the Manufacturer’s Certification Statements and consult with their tax advisor to determine their eligibility. Duette Architella honeycomb shades are innovative, energy efficient window fashions that will beautifully transform the room, help lower utility bills and offer an opportunity to earn a federal tax credit. Energy savings never looked so beautiful. *Consumers should review the Manufacturer’s Certification Statements available at www.hunterdouglas.com/taxcredit and also consult with a tax advisor to determine their eligibility to claim this tax credit. Hunter Douglas and its designers and dealers are not tax advisors. ■ DANMER CUSTOM SHUTTERS CLOSET FACTORY LADESIGN | SPRING 2010 Volume 3, Number 1 23 PRODUCTS& INNOVATIONS CA LOS ANGELES CUSTOM HOME THEATERS No need to settle for ‘off-the-shelf’ W hen it comes to designing home theaters or media rooms what has become evident is that homeowners are seeking more unique options rather than something ‘off¬the¬shelf’. �is custom home theater is a combination of grand aesthetics and pure performance. From the fiber optic star ceiling painted by the renown Caesar’s Palace artist William Rogers to the custom embroidered Fortress seating, this theater fulfills the wow factor to its fullest. �e entrance to the theater is a bar/lounge that is the perfect setting for entertaining before screening a movie. �e classical theater designed is complimented with regal fabrics from Kravet, carpet by Masland, and millwork by Another Masterpiece. �e audio and video system is by Bliss Home �eaters and Automation, Inc. �e system includes a state¬of¬the¬art digital E¬cinema projector that illuminates a 16¬foot Stewart screen. �e Cinepro audio system delivers over 12,000 watts power to create a virtual experience. �e custom home theater deserves custom seating whether it is the design or size of the chair, it should compliment the theater and enhance your total 24 theater experience. Featured is the Guild and, as with all Fortress models, is constructed to stringent commercial standards addressing the correct viewing position through ergonomics knowing that you will be seated for 2+ hours at a time. Embroidered logos, silent motorized recline and buttery soft espresso leather complete the package. All in all the client’s expectations were exceeded and the project is one to be proud of! www.BlissHTA.com www.fortresseating.com ■ LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter Kitchen & Bath Industry Veteran Steven D. Dickey Appointed New President and COO of Architectural Woodcarvings Leader Enkeboll Designs Enkeboll Designs announces the appointment of Steven D. Dickey to the post of president and chief operating officer. Dickey assumes responsibilities at the company’s corporate headquarters in Carson, CA. Effective this February; he joins the architectural woodcarvings company founded in 1956 by the legendary Raymond Enkeboll. Dickey brings more than twenty years of industry experience to the company, including a solid track record in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development with major cabinet manufacturers of traditional and contemporary styles. Most recently he was Vice President Business Development at ALNO USA, where he was instrumental in the implementation of a marketing communications strategy that successfully positioned the brand as a leader in its category. PROSOURCE 12625 Sheman Way North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-764-3944 Phone • 818-764-5011 Fax www.prosourcefloors.com • [email protected] “I’m excited to have the opportunity to join a company with such a long legacy of design excellence,” said Steven D. Dickey, president and coo of Enkeboll Designs. “Many consider our founder Raymond Enkeboll to be the father of architectural woodcarvings; I admire his values and vision and along with our dedicated employees look forward to building upon them as we move into the future.” The company will leverage its fifty plus years of design and production expertise as it rolls out two new collections at KBIS (Kitchen Bath Industry Show) in Chicago this spring. Dickey’s well-rounded knowledge and experience across the different segments of the cabinet industry add a fashion-forward perspective unique to the category. The Board of Directors was delighted that someone of Dickey’s proven record of success and industry knowledge has agreed to join Enkeboll as the President of the company. ■ ERNIE MARJORAM We’ll miss you, Southern California SPACES Thank You, Meaghan and Barbara, for all your support of the Los Angeles Chapter and its members. LADESIGN | SPRING 2010 Volume 3, Number 1 25 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CA LOS ANGELES Home Tour will help homeless people in Los Angeles: ASID/LA 2010 Home Tour Benefits PATH F ernando Diaz and Suzanne Furst, cochairs of the ASID/LA 2010 Home Tour, recently announced that proceeds from the ASID/LA inaugural home tour on Sunday, May 16, 2010 will benefit People Assisting The Homeless (PATH). “We are very excited about this event, which benefits a great organization. We didn’t want this to be just another designer home tour, we wanted to raise money for a worthy cause,” said Diaz. “Our industry is all about creating beautiful homes and we feel it is important—especially in these difficult times when homelessness is on the rise—to give back to the community,” said Furst. “PATH is the perfect fit and we are delighted to be associated with the organization.” 26 Founded in 1984, PATH is a non-profit community organization working towards the goal of ending homelessness throughout Los Angeles and, ultimately, the United States. It helps people who are homeless or at-risk find work, save money, secure housing and empower their lives. “We are thrilled to be the beneficiary of the ASID/LA 2010 Home Tour,” said Claire Orr, founder of PATH and an Allied member of ASID/LA. “PATH goes beyond job and housing assistance; it’s a program where thousands of hurting people have transformed their lives. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with ASID/LA. There is something very humane and yet poignant about our working together to assist ‘the homed and the homeless.’” LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter From its humble beginnings distributing food and clothing at a church in Westwood, PATH has grown into a regional organization that provides a wide range of services for homeless individuals throughout Southern California. The organization now provides housing and support services out of three locations in Central Los Angeles, West Los Angeles and Hollywood. Each year, PATH helps more than 14,000 homeless and at-risk men, women and children. Services include transitional and emergency housing, street outreach, employment preparation and assistance, individualized case management and supportive services. PATH is a member of PATH Partners, an alliance of housing and service agencies in Southern California. For more information about PATH and how its programs are addressing homelessness, please visit www.epath.org. ■ JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL ��� ASID LOS ANGELES CHAPTER 2010 HOME TOUR ASID/LA SELF-GUIDED FIVE HOME TOUR ��� HOMES ON TOUR LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF LOS ANGELES ��� SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM A Peek Through the Keyhole Jim Lambie: “Secret Affair” ��� Amy DeVault, Allied Member ASID Quentin E. Rance, ASID, CID, FCSD ��� TO BENEFIT PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS ��� Nan Werley, ASID, CID ELITE SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSOR Fernando Diaz, ASID, CID Suzanne Furst, ASID, CID ��� FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ORDER TICKETS PLEASE VISIT WWW.ASIDLA2010HOMETOUR.ORG OR CALL 310.659.4716 LADESIGN | SPRING 2010 Volume 3, Number 1 27 LIVING Healthy Living for You and Your Pets CA LOS ANGELES By Sarah Barnard, LEED AP, Allied Member ASID Living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle benefits the whole family - pets included! Most people don’t realize how pets are major contributors to poor indoor air quality: they track in dirt and debris from outdoors, while shedding hair and dander on all kinds of surfaces. Combine that with the off gassing synthetic carpeting and furnishings that most people select to stand up to the abuse, add in a dash of dangerous cat litter and you’ve got yourself a real toxic soup! Simple steps you take at home can make a major impact on indoor air quality, save the landfills and make your home safer for your family and your pets. First look down. For most cats and dogs prolonged contact with your flooring is unavoidable. �e best thing you can do for your family is avoid wall to wall carpeting. A house with hard surface flooring is much easier to keep clean and dust/dander free! If you must have carpeting- please stay away from synthetics. Most synthetic carpets are made with very scary combinations of chemicals both in the fibers and in the finishing. I love sustainable hardwood flooring, ceramic tiles, and concrete colored with soy stain. Frames should be made of sustainable hardwoods or bamboo without toxic adhesives or finishes. Textiles should be removable and washed o�en in hot water. A lot people think that using leather and/or vinyl fabrics and wall coverings make a perfect companion to living with pets. �ese people are only half right. Although these materials do endure a long list of unmentionables and look fabulous a�er a good scrub, when conventionally manufactured- they are major contributors to poor indoor air quality and contain a variety of less than desirable ingredients. Look for humanely farmed leathers that are processed with vegetable dyes or non toxic faux leathers that have been tested for indoor air quality. Conventional clay cat litter can contain carcinogenic additives that the cats get on their paws and then in their mouths. We breathe the same dangers when we clean the box! To make things even worse it doesn’t biodegrade and loads of it ends up in landfills across the country. I recommend buying the natural/biodegradable sawdust litter or recycled newsprint (de-inked) litter. Make your garden pet friendly. Review your current routine and talk with your gardener about the importance of keeping the garden pesticide free. Common plants like oleander, euphorbia and holly as well as countless others are poisonous to pets. If you are unsure, do a little research and find out if any of your plant material is on the bad list. Next make your bedroom a healthy sanctuary for your and your pets. You bed should be a place where you can relax and recuperate from the days stresses. Synthetic textiles and fillings can encourage dust mites and contain toxic chemical dyes. Set up your bed with sheets and blankets made of organic textiles. Always wash your bed things in hot water to keep your bedding dust mite free. Don’t dry clean bedding if at all possible. Give your pet a bed that is raised from the ground for comfort and air circulation below. Cushions should be natural latex foam (made from the sap of a rubber tree), organic cotton and/or wool. 28 Let the wind blow. Take notice of how much time each day you open windows for cross ventilation. If your home isn’t getting at least a few hours per day of fresh air exchange you owe it to yourself and your furry family members to open it all up LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter for a while. Air fresheners and carpet powders only mask odors, skip them if you can and instead try upping your quantity of house plants and fragrant flowers. No matter where you live or what your budget, you can embrace ideas for greener living that are healthy for your family, your pets and the planet. If you are embarking on major building project consider consulting a LEED Accredited Professional and/or downloading the United States Green Building Councils on line literature. When decorating and purchasing items for your family and animals-read labels, ask questions and think about the long term potential to recycle each item. SARAH BARNARD is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), is certified by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and is recognized by the United States Green Building Council as a LEED Accredited Professional. Undertaking a broad range of projects, all of which are grounded in smart design and mindful of healthy living, Sarah’s diverse body of work includes upscale private residences, chic restaurants and impressive corporate headquarters. Her projects have been featured in local and national publications, and have placed prominently in several noted design competitions. WWW.SARAHBARNARD.COM Where smart design, sustainable choices and healthy living converge. ARIZONA TILE Vibrant natural hot springs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. BRINGING YOU THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY SURFACES ON EARTH. Experience a vast selection of porcelain, glass, ceramics and natural stone that will truly elevate any design. At Arizona Tile, there’s a world of surfaces waiting to be explored. Through our exclusive relationships with select quarries and suppliers, you will discover stunning surfaces you won’t find anywhere else on Earth. Blue Louise granite from Arizona Tile. w w w . a r i z o n a t i l e . c o m LOCAL Anaheim 1620 S. Lewis St. 714-978-6403 | Mission Viejo 25552 El Paseo 949-367-0591 | Van Nuys 14300 Arminta St. 818-742-4750 ARIZONA CALIFORNIA COLORADO N E VA D A NEW MEXICO TEXAS U TA H © 2010 Arizona Tile, LLC. All rights reserved. Logos, marks, and taglines appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arizona Tile, LLC. Project3:Layout 3 FINE DRAPRIES 6/1/09 3:27 PM Page 1 FAPPRO LADESIGN | SPRING 2010 Volume 3, Number 1 29 EDUCATION CA LOS ANGELES TILE U (NIVERSITY) Passionate tile design is knowing the rules before breaking the rules. Exciting tile design comes from a creative mixture of materials and quality installation. Investing in your tile education is invaluable and will ensure project success. Good tile expression is creative “out of the box” thinking reinforced with knowledge of the correct application of materials including ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal and natural stone. Supplementing your studies with the expertise of a tile showroom that is knowledgeable, creative, and innovative will facilitate an easy and clear design process. What’s Happening In Tile By Nazanin Oakley TILE TECH Spring brings enough allergies, no need to add to that with demolition. Tile goes high-tech with large format ultra-thin porcelain veneer slab for floor and wall application. Save time, stay within budget, and avoid the demolition of existing material, by finding solace in the choice of porcelain veneers that install over existing walls and floors. This is one of many great tile solutions that offer an oppportunity to broaden design expression. TILE (AT YOUR FINGER) TIPS • Design in sunlight as true light is critical to informed palette choices. • Review palette drafts in the space that you are designing for. • Try changing light bulbs over discarding a good tile palette. • Natural stone records the life happening within a home, and therefore requires a commitment to yearly cleaning and re-sealing. • Carefully consider stone variation and overall characteristics before specification. • Choose a porcelain imitating a natural stone for more control over color and variation. • Tile is sold in batches to ensure a consistancy of color and characteristics. • Order and store an overage of the same batch tile for future repairs. • High quality tile installation is a must and will influence a project’s success. • From the time of tile specification to tile installation, a designer must manage the project. • Specify “designer to approve all material prior to installation” to prevent loss of time, income and material. • Tile is now available with rectified edges making it possible to cut them down to alternate sizes. • Grout color choices can profoundly change the look of a tile installation. • Choose grout colors to mask any irregularities in mosaics. • Unless emphasizing a grid pattern, choose a grout that is a touch lighter than the tile. 30 LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter Nazanin Oakley is a Designer and Showroom Manager for WalkOn Tile, a working boutique tile design showroom located in West Los Angeles. WalkOn has attracted a “cult following” as the best kept secret on the West Side catering to clients ranging from Homeowners, Designers and Architects, to Residential and Commercial Developers. WalkOn Tile offers a stunning selection of ceramic, porcelain, glass mosaic, and stone tile. Our in-house Design Associates assist clients with alluring trends and timeless . ■ LAMINATION AND FABRIC PROCESSING • Soil Resistant Finishing • Knit Backing • Fire Retarding • Acrylic Backing • And other in-house services to enhance or convert your textiles DRAPERIES DECORATORS EXPRESS UPHOLSTERY WALLCOVERINGS ACCESSORIES INDUSTRY PARTNER 2055 Randolph Street • Huntington Park, CA 90255 323-581-3799 • fax 323-583-8867 www.decoratorsexp.com PORTOLA PAINTS SAROYAN LUMBER LADESIGN | SPRING 2010 Volume 3, Number 1 31 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CA LOS ANGELES We’re all very busy. Nobody has any extra time. That’s a given. So here it is in a nutshell. Jill’s Paint cares, Benjamin Moore cares, the Downtown Women’s Center is grateful. There it is. That’s the story. So if you’re pressed for time, no need to read any further. Who Cares? Of course, how it all happened does take time. Fifteen years ago Peggy McCloud, now owner of Jill’s Paint, met Jill Halverson, founder of the Downtown Women’s Center. Back then, Peggy did painting for both the DWC and Jill’s personal residence. Cut to October 2008 ASID Table Top event where Deborah Davis, past president of ASID, meets Peggy McCloud, industry partner. Peg is representing her store, Jill’s Paint, at the event and happens to be one of the top Benjamin Moore paint stores in LA. As the two women talk, they discover a common interest in the Downtown Women’s Center. Obviously the new facility will need painting and Peggy offers her help with connections, paint, and a donation from Benjamin Moore. If only everything happened that easily and quickly. But let’s go back even further. The founding and history of the DWC is amazing. Their story is why Peggy McCloud, Deborah Davis and Benjamin Moore have taken an interest in helping this wonderful organization. The Downtown Women’s Center was founded in 1978 by Jill Halverson, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who was working as a social worker employed by a Skid Row agency serving alcoholic men. Jill met Rosa, a mentally ill woman whose home was two shopping carts in a downtown parking lot. Halverson learned from Rosa that there were no facilities where homeless women could bathe, eat a good meal, or get off the streets. At that time, women were only about 5% of the homeless population, and downtown mission facilities provided meals to women but did not offer shelter. Women therefore spent their days and nights on unsafe streets or in rundown hotels. In 1978, DWC Founding Director Jill Halverson rented a storefront and opened the city’s first Day Center for women. Halverson withdrew her life savings and, garnering support from others in the community, acquired the furniture and rent dollars needed to open the Downtown Women’s Center and provide hot, well-balanced meals to women in need. In 32 the beginning, Jill’s Place (as DWC’s drop-in center has come to be known) operated as a de facto mental health facility with volunteer psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses. Over time, the Center grew to become a comprehensive program offering not just one daily meal, but three—breakfast, lunch, and a hearty afternoon snack—along with a respite from life on the street. Dayrest beds, restrooms, showers, and a variety of personal services are important components of the Center, creating a safe space for women to rest and refresh themselves. With the same vision that led to the founding of DWC three decades ago, they are moving forward with Project Home. This new facility will increase permanent supportive Residence capacity by 158%, expand drop-in Day Center service capacity by 75%, launch the first Women’s Medical and Mental Health Clinic on Skid Row, expand pre-employment training and offer supportive employment opportunities, all in an environmentally sustainable manner. 1 Over time, the connections and friendships developed have led to a collective desire to see projects through for the benefit of others. Yes, it takes time and patience, but the rewards are worth the effort. ■ 1 Excerpt from www.dwcweb.org LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter KITCHENS BY DESIGN JILLS PAINT LADESIGN | SPRING 2010 Volume 3, Number 1 33 LEGISLATION CA LOS ANGELES The “Professional Practice” of Interior Design By Mattéo Bitetti, Student Member ASID UCLA Extension Title Act: Regulates the use of a title, such as “registered interior designer” and is enacted in order to raise public awareness of the qualifications of professional interior designers in that particular state. Practice Act: A type of law that requires an individual to have a license in order to practice a profession. Practice acts prohibit the performance of professional services by anyone not licensed by the state agency charged with the duty of regulating that profession. Practice Acts also regulate a designated title (e.g., “registered interior designer,” “licensed interior designer,” “interior designer”) and often regulate other terminology as well (e.g., “interior design” and “interior design services.”) Self-Certification: Selfcertification is like a title act because it regulates the use of a title. The difference between a title act and self-certification is the entity in control of the title. In title acts, the state controls the use of the title through a state board typically appointed by the governor. In selfcertification, however, the title is controlled by an independent professional organization whose board members are appointed by interior design professionals. In California it is a private company. The state has very little oversight over self-certification. California is the only jurisdiction with a selfcertification law. 34 T he NCIDQ exam sets the definitive standard for the “Professional Practice” of Interior Design. �is was made apparent to over 70 attendees of the NCIDQ & Legislation Update sponsored by the ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter on Monday, February 22nd. Guest Speakers Jan Bast, FASID IIDA, IDEC and past President of NCIDQ, along with Bruce Goff, ASID Legislation & Codes Advisory Co-chair, let audience members know that that there is much to discuss when it comes to the professional practice of Interior Design in California. Bruce Goff, our first speaker said, “In the beginning of my career I was a ’Fat, Dumb and Happy‘ Interior Designer who practiced interior design as I saw fit.” A�er 20 years, he learned that he had been breaking the law; they said he had been practicing “architecture”. Bruce’s discovery led to a legal battle and to the formation of the Nevada State Board of Architecture and Interior Design, and the creation of the title “Registered Interior Designer.” �is achievement has allowed Interior Designers to practice independently and to flourish in Nevada for the last 15 years. Bruce illustrated how difficult it has been for interior designers to gain legal status as professionals. Bruce explained that in California, interior designers have the same legal status as unlicensed individuals. We are not considered independent professionals with a legally defined scope of practice. Bruce discussed the various legalities affecting the practice of Interior Design and that we must always fight for the right to practice our profession to the fullest extent of our abilities and training. Most o�en, however, the “law of unintended consequences” illuminates the perverse unanticipated effects of legislation and regulation of other professions, so that California Interior Designers are affected. Bruce explained the difference between Title Acts, Practice Acts and Self-Certification so that we could understand the legal meaning of being a Certified Interior Designer in California. (See sidebar) A�er so eloquently defining the situation at hand, Bruce turned the microphone over to Jan Bast. Jan underscored the importance of knowledge, while highlighting the reasons for examination and certification. A�er the arduous work that UCLA ARC-ID students go through to become qualified professionals, we are soon able to show that we are qualified by the “3 E’s ” Education, Examination and Experience. LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter �e first step towards professional recognition is to become NCIDQ qualified. �e NCIDQ examination it is the only test that is accepted by all states and Canada. Jan explained that the NCIDQ is an entry-level examination geared toward practitioners with experience in the field and that the exam tests for “Minimum Competency” in the professional practice of interior design. Below is an excerpt from the NCIDQ bylaws: �e National Council for Interior Design Qualification protects public health, safety and welfare by identifying interior designers who have the knowledge and experience to create interior spaces that are not just aesthetically pleasing, but also functional and safe. �e core purpose of NCIDQ is to protect the health, life safety and welfare of the public by establishing standards of competence in the practice of interior design. Jan also stated that the examination is continually updated to reflect the constant changes in the field. Periodic reviews prove that the exam is up to date and to Code and that we know how to protect the public -- not only based on our practical education, but also with our experience in the real world. Jan explained the different educational routes and experience requirements for qualifying for the exam. She also went over what the exam is like, and what the different parts are. �e NCIDQ has changed in that it is now a seven-part Practicum rather than a long problem requiring intensive time management skills. “�e new method allows the test taker to fully focus on the problem at hand, “ Jan stated. She also went over the “Interior Design Experience Program (IDEP)”. She explained that the IDEP is a monitored, documented experience program administered by the NCIDQ to help entry-level professionals obtain a broad range of quality professional experience. Individuals can obtain more information specific to their own situation by following this link to the NCIDQ website. www.ncidq.org/pdf/Exam&IDEPEligibilityRequirements.pdf Many important matters were brought up during the lengthy Q & A. Former ASID national President, Marty Rayle, said that we should take the NCIDQ examination as soon as qualified. She said that when the information is accessibly fresh and current, one has a better chance of passing the exam on the first try. We also learned that the Federal Government requires its Interior designers to be NCIDQ qualified. Interestingly, all states that have interior design registration require the NCIDQ exam. �e ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter also provided a door prize of the entire NCIDQ Study Package from PPI, a value of $300. �e lucky winner was UCLA Arc-ID student Lesley Hall. I wanted to know what she thought was the most important part of the evening and she said “ it got very interesting when the representative from the IDEX exam company spoke.” �e Interior Design Coalition of California (IDCC) was present with handouts, including a comparison of the NCIDQ to the IDEX exam. Quite a long “debate” ensued as to the value of both exams, at the end of which Bruce Goff said, “You must decide for yourself which exam, or both, you want to take. �e question for you is to determine the value you see, if any, in becoming a CID in the current selfcertification process.“ A�er the lecture I asked Bruce Goff if there was anything that he would like add. According to Bruce, “Interior Designers are on the front lines. We have more responsibility than anyone else in accessibility, green design, health and safety, and we have extremely limited ability to practice independently [deferring responsibility to Architects and Contractors that assume it on our behalf. �ere are “as many opportunities as there are individual interior designers and any proposed legislation would have to incorporate the broad spectrum of interior designers, including those that have yet to meet the standards of NCIDQ. Legislation now would have to incorporate “grand-parenting” for those with only experience in the field.” Bruce also said that if anyone has any questions about the NCIDQ or legislation affecting us as Interior Designers, we may contact him at: [email protected] Jan Bast concluded with, “�e best way to elevate the profession is to be the most professional that we can be, the NCIDQ exam epitomizes the highest standards of the Profession of Interior Design.” KEITH MCCOY Michel Dory, ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter President announced that as this was the last event for this Board she thanked fellow Board members for all the hard work they have done to keep our Chapter in the forefront of student chapters. She encouraged ASID students to become Allied members when they graduate. She also mentioned that candidates who pass the exam on the first time get an ASID dues waiver and the reimbursement for the examination fee. ASID Los Angeles also pays a $500 bonus for any ASID LA Allied member that passes all three parts in the first sitting and moves up Professional status. Katherine Fern, ASID, IDEC, our Faculty Advisor, reminded us that the ASID Student Chapter was proud to hold events like this one, as they not only gave students educational opportunities not offered in the classroom, they also gave students the chance to meet distinguished members of the Interior Design Community. Among the many distinguished notables in the audience were; national ASID former Presidents BJ Peterson and Marty Rayle, Jean Pinto, ASID LA President, Kristin King, ASID LA Past President, Deborah Davis, ASID LA former President, Judy Hallberg, ASID, IDCC Vice President, Suzanne Sheppard & David Matlock, from the Arc-ID Administration, and faculty members Jennifer Casey & Ron Goldstein. Former ASID UCLA Ext. Student Chapter faculty advisor, Joanne MacCallum and former chapter presidents Catherine Chang and Jane Dixon, ASID were also there to support the Chapter that they helped create and nurture to success. I asked my fellow student Pat Pedraza what she gleaned from the presentation. According to Pat, “�is meeting allowed us to know of the most significant legal aspects of our profession. �e NCIDQ qualification is not only a “perk” but also an integral element in the development and definition of the profession. Interior Design goes way beyond what the public wrongly believes, it is not just ‘decoration’.” ■ LADESIGN | SPRING 2010 Volume 3, Number 1 35 STUDENT NEWS CA LOS ANGELES Moorpark College ASID Student Chapter Events Fall 2009 Oxnard Autumn Home Tour Field Trip Moorpark College ASID Student Chapter participated in the Oxnard Autumn Home Tour, featuring the City of Oxnard’s Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District, an area of classically built homes that has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1998. The District also boasts the highest percentage of contributing structures unique among Historic District’s in California. The Oxnard Autumn Home Tour showcased five never toured homes during its fundraising event for the Fifth Street Beautification Project. We were treated to an insider’s look at this Oxnard neighborhood. ■ Holiday Gathering 2009 Ferguson Bath Kitchen and Lighting Showroom hosted Moorpark College ASID Student Chapter for an afternoon of product education and celebration of the completion of 2009 Fall Semester finals. Attended by students, professionals and teaching staff, it offered a more detailed look into how Ferguson can support the needs of designers and the products available. Kristi Nicolai, Ferguson’s Business 36 Development Manager coordinated a relaxed and open environment to welcome us to the beautiful showroom in Woodland Hills. Three free haircuts to a local Moorpark day spa were given away – just in time for the holiday party season! Thanks again to Kristi and the staff of professionals at Ferguson! For those who missed the event....the Gumbo was to die for! ■ LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter Project3:Layout 1 4/8/10 1:26 AM Page 1 Beautiful, Hand-Carved Marble & Travertine Fireplace Mantels A&M VICTORIAN Over 100 styles on display between DECORATIONS our two showrooms at fantastic prices DRAPERY Affair AFFAIR Drapery The Floor Store A & M Victorian D E C O R AT I O N S , I N C . BEVERLY HILLS 307 No. Robertson Blvd. 310 275-1809 SO. 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When he visited Umbria, he became so inspired by what Italian Living I Umbria provides that he wanted to share his experience with the ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter. With elegant catering from Giacomino Drago of Piccolo Paradiso and a cast of local Italian notables, Bruno and the new showroom gave a reception and lecture that was not only educational, it was also as gracious and fun as a true Italian party can be. The students were introduced to a showroom that not only provides design solutions and products directly from exclusively selected Italian companies, but also serves as a medium that allows interior designers to deal directly with Italian factories, large and small. Italian Living I Umbria is not your typical showroom; rather than showcasing furnishings, materials or fixtures, the showroom acts as a resource to interior designers and architects. Created to support Umbria’s economic growth while fostering social, cultural and environmental well-being, the showroom serves as a medium that puts Interior designers in contact with over 40 different factories in Italy that they would otherwise not have known to exist. Michele Lapalorcia, Project Manager Italian Living| Umbria and Pierluigi Biasiolo, Account Manager were our hosts to the introduction of Umbria to Los Angeles. It was nice to meet Letizia Miccoli, Executive Director of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West and Michele Scotto, the showroom manager, as well. Indeed, with Bruno’s relatives from Italy and our own student Francesca Cavallin and others, there was definitely an opportunity for 38 LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter all to speak Italian and learn the ways of Italian hospitality . The showroom also generously provided two door prizes, beautiful large coffee table books on Italian ceramics. Bruno shared slides of his visit to Umbria; bringing to light the rich traditions of the region and introducing the artistry and craftsmanship of the products produced by the factories in Umbria. Bruno proclaimed he felt that there is such a “truth, simplicity and beauty” in the products that you simply “breathe in the history.” These factories only produce the quintessential pre-consumer products, where everything is done by hand, from tiles and ceramics to antique replicas and sculptures. The companies take such pride in the quality of their craftsmanship and their products , that if they cannot create a replica using modern tools and technology, they simply recreate the original tools. “We build with materials, and if the materials are true & have history, it can only improve the design of the piece. The materials live & breath and applied to pieces help it to live & breathe. You can feel the difference, the color, the material, the process...the process cannot be denied.” Pierluigi Biasiolo challenged the students and interior designers to come in and “challenge us” with designs and pieces that we want to create. Italian Living I Umbria will find a factory and work with them to figure out how to make the design come true. Students are encouraged to visit the showroom often, and learn about all the products made in these workshops. The only thing that will hinder us from using Umbria products is our imaginations, these factories are able and willing to create anything we can design. ■ CONTEMPO FLOOR COVERINGS L.A. MART NEWS CA LOS ANGELES CA LOS ANGELES TRADE PREVIEW AND FURNITURE Sample Sale DʼCASA April 30, 2010 9:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. Trade Preview and Furniture Sample Sale Design Center Floors Complimentary admission with credentials Savings of up to 70% on high-quality furniture, rugs, lighting, art, and home accessories of all styles. From modern to transitional to traditional to eclectic to European inspired, this is the sale that has something for every project. Outdoor furniture and furnishings are included just in time for summer installations. Shop early for best selection, a few lines included are: Alu-Mont American Leather Bernhardt Furniture Century Furniture Drexel Heritage E.J. Victor 40 LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter Henredon Hickory Chair Kindel Furniture Maitland Smith Marge Carson Elite Leather QUALEX INC. LADESIGN | SPRING 2010 Volume 3, Number 1 41 L.A. MART NEWS CA LOS ANGELES L.A. Mart Design Center ushers in 2010 with new showroom openings Industry leaders choose to align their brands with LAMDC L.A. Mart® Design Center (LAMDC) is proud to announce a powerful leasing start for 2010. Five new tenant-partners with significant regional/national import confirm their confidence in both LAMDC as a premiere design destination and the downtown market’s vitality with long-term lease commitments. Complementing an impressive roster of current residential home furnishings’ showrooms, LAMDC welcomes contract furniture dealer, The Grace Group, to the design center. Other newly opened showrooms include AGA John Oriental Rugs, Provasi, Loft Appeal Marketplace and the new chapter office for ASID Los Angeles, adding nearly 20,000-square-feet of new designer offerings to serve the Southern California design industry. “We are thrilled to present such an extraordinary selection of new design center showrooms,” said Mark Furlet, vice president and general manager, L.A. Mart Design Center. “Each of these well-established companies delivers the highest caliber of product along with strong brand value among the design community. Their desire for an L.A. Mart Design Center presence reinforces our position as a pivotal marketplace to create commerce within the industry.” The Grace Group, opening June 1 represents a variety of quality office furniture systems, wood and laminate casegoods, architectural walls and custom office solutions including Trendway, Indiana and Coriander 42 furniture. Working together with corporate business, interior designers, office furniture dealerships and manufacturers, the Grace Group strives to educate specifiers and users on all aspects of office furniture working with designers from initial concepts and specification through installation. Their mission is to provide the architectural and interior design community with innovative, environmentally friendly and functional products. Aga John Oriental Rugs (Suite 157) features an international selection of hand-made carpets and tapestries, fine art, antiques and furnishings that blend luxury with sophistication and tradition. For 40 years the company has built relationships with the top makers of hand-made carpets and tapestries in the major weaving cities of the world, ensuring a fresh selection of carpets on a regular basis for L.A.’s designers. The LAMDC showroom is the company’s fifth California showroom and illustrates Aga John’s commitment to serving the design community in the region. Provasi (Suite 110), designers and manufacturers of classical Italian furniture, offers the design trade access to eight exclusive lines of case goods, upholstery and draperies, lighting and decorative accessories. Each luxurious lifestyle collection presents the highest quality workmanship on which the company has built its reputation. Southern California’s designers now have a convenient downtown location from which to source Provasi’s incomparable collections. LADESIGN is a Quarterly Publication of the American Society of Interior Designers - CA Los Angeles Chapter Loft Appeal Marketplace (Suite LL-50) started as a furniture retailer serving, for the past seven years, L.A.’s burgeoning downtown lifestyle market. To better fulfill the needs of its interior designer and set decorator clients, the firm decided to open a tradeonly location at LAMDC. Providing a combination of new contemporary furniture and furnishings alongside a massive inventory of props from three major Hollywood studios, the new showroom offers designers an eclectic mix of chic styles to satisfy many different project aesthetics. American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Los Angeles, the leading organization for interior design professionals, chose LAMDC as its newest location for a variety of reasons, most importantly due to the key role the facility plays advancing the needs of the region’s design community. The building’s central location, reputation for excellent tenant service, convenient conference/event facilities, innovative CEU programming and ongoing support of ASID facilitated the decision. The Chapter has already begun working with its Industry Partner showrooms in the building to develop a series educational events and seminars for 2010. “We look forward to working with the building and expanding this practice for the benefit of our membership, many of whom already shop here,” said Jean Pinto, ASID, CID, and president ASID Los Angeles. “L.A. 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