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Call for Diversity and Inclusion Committee
In light of the recent movement to support the BIPOC community, The Interior Design Society is implementing a Diversity & Inclusion Committee to examine and evaluate the society's efforts to create a more inclusive organization. We want to ensure the voices of all our members are accurately represented in order to foster, support, and perpetuate an inclusive and diverse environment within IDS. The committee will be comprised of members who drive the vision and initiatives of IDS as they relate to diversity, inclusion, and equity for the society. Their roles will include developing resources, educational experiences, and advising chapter leadership. Please fill out this form if you are interested in serving on the Diversity & Inclusion Committee!
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Improving the interior design industry one design firm at a time
East Coast interior designer Sandra Funk is helping designers run joy-filled and efficient businesses with her program; Interior Design Standard.
"It's making a huge impact on my business. I feel like I'm skipping ahead 10 years!"
-Kirsten White, Hart White Interiors
The next biannual enrollment period is Sept. 16-28, 2020.
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Trade Webinar — Everything You Need to Know About LED - IDCEC Class Code: CEU-105769
YLighting invites you to join a free IDECC-accredited webinar on Everything You Need to Know About LED at 10:00 am (PST) on Wednesday, August 26. Energy efficient, eco-conscious and versatile enough to fit into any design scheme, LED lighting has gone from being a thing of the future to a current-day necessity. And with new energy code standards phasing out incandescent lighting in favor of LED lighting, it is more important than ever to study up on LED.
During the 45-minute presentation you'll learn about the types of LED, how to read LED metrics like CRI and lumens, techniques for light layering with LED and more. This webinar is registered with the IDCEC for continuing professional education (you'll earn 2 CEU credits). IDCEC Class Code: CEU-105769.
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August Member Spotlight: Lisa Pollock
When did you realize that you wanted to become an interior designer?
I have always embraced creativity and been drawn to art in one form or another. Around the age of 10, I remember feeling completely uninspired over the lavender shade of wall to wall carpet in my bedroom. I rearranged the furniture and begged my mother to install a more neutral colored rug, or even better, refinish the wood floors beneath. I guess you can say that's when my focus on interiors really started.
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The fundamentals of light layering
According to top residential lighting expert Randall Whitehead, "There is no single light fixture that gives you everything you need to illuminate a room properly." In the home and commercial spaces, proper light layering — ambient, task and accent lighting — helps you bring a room to life with design flexibility and functionality.
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Designing a healthy space for rest, relaxation and self-nurturing
Have you ever yearned for a room dedicated to self-care; an oasis of quiet and peaceful calm that you can retreat to when life becomes too complicated or stressful? What would it take to create a room of one's own? Well, a room of course, or simply a dedicated space in your home or office that remains unsullied by mundane things.
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Introducing the Shayla Copas Collection with Chelsea House
Shayla Copas writes: It sounds a bit cliche, but this collection with Chelsea House really is a dream come true. During the process, I strove for the dreamy part to be apparent in the designs, too. I wanted a touch of whimsy throughout the collection, and I hope all the bee accents really evoke that feeling. This might be surprising, but I love insects and reptiles, so it felt totally natural for me to incorporate bees in the collection.
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These treasures light up local interior designers' homes
Bethesda Magazine
A souvenir from a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. The ultimate flea market find. A mantel brimming with family pictures, children's art and treasured heirlooms. Many of us have a belonging so beloved that we would go to great lengths to rescue it from harm, or a place in our home that tells a story so rich and meaningful that it helps to define our dwelling.
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Homeowners doing more improvements with less
By Michael J. Berens
 Home renovation and improvement activity has surged in recent months as owners confined to home have responded to the urge to undertake needed repairs or make their living environment more pleasant. Due to concerns about health, finances or the unavailability of renovation specialists, many of these homeowners have chosen to do the work themselves. In some sectors, though, remodelers are also experiencing increased demand.
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Research shows lockdown video calls inspire home purchases
Furniture, Lighting & Decor
Around half of U.S. consumers polled as part of a new study agree that seeing inside the homes of friends and colleagues in video calls during the pandemic has inspired them to improve their own home environment. Additionally, the research suggests 65% of U.S. households has bought at least one product online during lockdown to make their indoor or outdoor living space nicer or more comfortable.
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These common design terms have troubled meanings
House Beautiful
Part of being an interior designer is knowing the vocabulary. A good designer can discuss Kuba cloth, Greek Revival architectural details and clerestory windows with ease. However, there are other words in the design lexicon that have more fraught backstories, including origins in colonialism, prejudice and slavery.
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Flexibility — and easy cleaning — are key for interiors, say New York-based designers
Mansion Global
Stephanie Schroeder and Cat O'Brien are best friends and co-founders of Alchemy Studio, a New York City-based lifestyle-driven interior design firm that specializes in multifamily developments, private homes and commercial projects.
The two met while working at Whitehall Interiors in New York City after moving from Montana and Michigan, respectively. They left Whitehall and went on to start Alchemy in 2017.
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A century-old home on Long Island receives a modern makeover
Architectural Digest
It's not often that a school auction is responsible for bringing a designer and client together, but Courtney McLeod can thank one such event for connecting her with one of her most loyal homeowners. A few years ago, McLeod donated her services to one such auction, and the Manhattan family who won used her company, Right Meets Left Interior Design, to decorate a nursery for their new baby.
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HGTV green lights Chicago-based show with local interior designer
Chicago Tribune
HGTV has given the green light to a new Chicago-based series featuring local interior designer Tiffany Brooks, the network announced recently. Tentatively titled "$50K Three Ways," the show is slated to premiere next year with a one-hour special and 10 half-hour episodes. Brooks presents homeowners with three "wildly different design plans" for three different spaces within their homes and helps them choose the proposal that works best for their family, per HGTV.
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The ultimate guide to decorating a vegan home
Eco Warrior Princess
So you've got the vegan diet figured out, and it's all been smooth sailing. You're also on your way to a cruelty-free wardrobe and a completely vegan makeup cabinet — so now, you're a Level 5 Vegan, right? Well ... not quite.
Think about it: the place where we spend the most time — especially recently, with lockdowns being implemented all over the world — is our home.
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7 interior design rules you should never break
Vogue Australia
Thanks to COVID-19, there's never been a bigger expectation placed on our living spaces. With social distancing measures now in place, we're spending a lot more time at home, so it seems natural that we'd turn our attention to our surroundings. However, whether you're a total beginner or seasoned pro in the interiors arena, refreshing your abode can be a daunting concept.
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