Metro Interiors Newsletter – 3 Reasons to Subscribe

Posted in Art, Commercial Design, Feng Shui, Home Design, Interior Design, News, Residential Design, Uncategorized on October 9, 2012

Does the Metro Interiors newsletter come to your inbox? Since 2008, the Metro Interiors quarterly newsletter has been providing subscribers with information they can use and enjoy – design advice, before & afters, news about the firm, special offers...

What We’re Working On: Window Treatments for the Spa Home

Posted in Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Residential Design, Uncategorized, Window Coverings on October 2, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal I’m in beautiful Laguna Beach getting new window treatments installed in the “Spa Home”, a vacation home I’m designing with special touches to make it a comfortable, relaxing getaway. It’s situated on a hillside, overlooking...

Displaying Collections

Posted in Accessories, Home Design, Interior Design, Residential Design, Uncategorized on September 27, 2012

Check out what Metro Interiors’ Designer Victoria Mott is up to… We all have collections that we’d like to display in our home, but it can be a tricky task. This “Before” photo shows a collection that a client...

Home Office Makeover

Posted in Accessories, Art, Color, Decluttering, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Office Design, Residential Design, Uncategorized, Window Coverings on September 18, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal Have you seen the latest addition to our portfolio? We’ve shared photos/features of a home office – formerly used for storage – turned Wonderland retreat. We created it to be both functional, for office activities,...

What We’re Working On: Apartment Complex Party Room

Posted in Commercial Design, Flooring, Furniture, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Lighting, Uncategorized on September 13, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal Remember this photo we shared in August, of the carpet we’d selected for an apartment party room design? Things have been moving along nicely on this project; we still have a few fabrics and finishes to choose,...

Winning Condo Hallway Redesign Concept

Posted in Color, Commercial Design, Flooring, Interior Design, Uncategorized, Wall Coverings on September 7, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal Remember this hallway “Before” photo we shared on Facebook back in July? Drab, worn, dated – uninspiring? It’s in a large condominium complex in Edina. We created three material boards with different design concepts to revitalize...

Using Reclaimed Wood in Interior Design

Posted in Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Residential Design, Uncategorized on August 21, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal Do you have any features or furniture in your home made of reclaimed wood? Reclaimed wood is becoming very popular in design for two reasons:  1) being an environmental and sustainable choice and 2) the...

What We’re Working On: Apartment Complex Party Room

Posted in Flooring, Lifestyle, Uncategorized on August 16, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal We’re in the midst of designing a party room for a large apartment complex in Roseville, MN. The carpet pictured here is just one of the selections which will make the space fun – its bold...

Use Heirloom Dishes in Your Decor

Posted in Art, Feng Shui, Home Design, Interior Design, Residential Design, Uncategorized on August 9, 2012

By Victoria Mott Have you ever considered using heirloom dishes to decorate your home?  There is no need to keep them stored in the cupboard or in a box in a closet. They’re special to you – show them...

The Life Enriching Love of Art: A Peek at Gary Fink’s Personal Collection

Posted in Art, Home Design, Interior Design, Residential Design, Uncategorized on August 1, 2012

Read Julie Ann’s recent article about art lover Gary Fink in Twin Cities TOSCA magazine. Discover his perspective on art, and how it can bring your space and your self into harmony – to facilitate your living with passion. Featured Here – in the...

What We’re Working On: Contemporary Apartment Design

Posted in Art, Color, Commercial Design, Uncategorized on July 19, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal We’re continuing work on transforming a brand new, empty apartment into a sophisticated place to call home. The unit is in the new 1800 Lake Street Apartments across from Lake Calhoun. To fit the unit’s...

Repurposing For Design & Function

Posted in Accessories, Art, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Uncategorized on July 12, 2012

By Victoria Mott Many things you already own can be repurposed to furnish and decorate your home. For instance, an antique sewing table can be used as an end table or bedside table. They usually have many drawers that...