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Pam DiTomaso, Allied ASID: Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 3:45 PM
Recycled Glass  Recycled Glass invites a tremendous number of uses in design. Bits of broken glass bottles and porcelain transform
floors, furniture and counter tops into beautiful works of art. Utilizing this
sustainable component in design means that instead of mounting in a landfill for
thousands of years, post-consumer glass and porcelain are turned into gorgeous
fixtures by mixing crushed, recycled
glass with an epoxy resin thereby creating an endless number of sparkling terrazzo
designs! If you can’t find one that matches your home or office,
you can design your own, based on color, size and finish.
 The best part, terrazzo is virtually maintenance free, and lasts as long as your
building or home stands.
Unlike marble, which has to be removed from the earth, recycled glass is made from some of the 30 billion bottles
that would otherwise end up in landfills.
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Pam DiTomaso, Allied ASID: Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 3:39 PM
As a professional, I thought it to be important that I define who I am and what I do! Here is a sample of my business philosophy I use to be the best Designer I can be for my clients...
1.
I am an artist! What I do is creative work;
designers need talent, skills and experience! Design is not easy; I am paid to
make it look that way.
2. I am the expert!As
the expert, I only want to give you the best
outcome for your project. I will explain
the reasons behind major decisions. The
way I do things is based upon my education and training!
3. Your Feedback is important!With all the information available on the web, your feedback might just
reveal a better idea that will improve the final results! However; not everyone is a designer because
they can identify colors or new products!
Be careful not to spew guidelines; after all, I am the expert and I am
the one with the education and experience!
4. Communication is crucial
Your input is very important so that I have a clear understanding of your
wants and needs; if you have invited me into your home, be prepared to answer
my questions and most importantly to discuss money! Without a clear understanding of what you
want and what your budget is to accomplish that, our relationship is doomed
right from the start! For me, including
my clients usually means they have a great appreciation for the work I do as they
see it develop from a basic idea to the completed project.
5.
Deadlines We know all want what we want as
fast as possible; understand that it takes time for even the simplest project
to be completed. While I work with
timelines, I do not directly manufacture the product that goes into a project. The materials that are available today may
not be available tomorrow; especially when it comes to fabric. For example, the availability of a fabric
being used on your project, could easily become unavailable if the manufacturer
sells the bolt to another vendor!
6.
Respect the contract The contract is important; this is
serious business and the contract we sign needs to be respected by both you and
me. I am a serious professional and I want to be able to provide you what you
want and to be paid at the appropriate times.
I want to adhere to work schedules and timelines; but I can only do that
if you respect the contract by making yourself available when needed, and honor
the payment schedule.
Bottom
line Being a designer is not easy and I
am not saying this only because of the amount of skills you need, but because I
work with all types of clients with all types of expectations; trust me I’ve never had two clients or two projects that were
the same. Challenges and difficulties arise all the time; I like to err on the
side of resolution; you are a happy client and I am able to show off another distinctive design! (It is a win- win situation!) |
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Pam DiTomaso, Allied ASID: Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:55 AM
Flooring installation by Miller Flooring, Inc .and painting by JY International Painting.
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Posted on Friday, September 09, 2011 2:39 PM
You know what they say about opinions; everybody has one. So lets take a gander at Sherwin Williams predictions for
2012. Sherwin-Williams' colormix 2012 forecast highlights 40 hues,
in four earth-inspired, color-family groups: reds, blues, greens and neutrals.
Colors that are analogous, or adjacent on the color wheel, are a dominant
trend," said Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing for
Sherwin-Williams. "We discover a fresh array of combinations within
color families be it fiery reds, watery blues, grassy greens or organic
neutrals."
The company says reds will be seen in many shades,
specifically flowery tones like fuchsias, red-oranges, violets and
delicate pinks. Two shades of blue that are expected to be popular
are denim and water.
"As
we seek economic blue skies, we're rediscovering denim, the rugged fabric of
the American worker," Jordan said. "Clean water is another
essential commodity, from oceans to tap. Our serene blue palette pays homage
to both of these treasured resources."
Greens with a more yellow-tint will be seen less, in 2012 than
previous years, as lush shades of green are paired with rustic
tones and organic elements like algae, moss and seaweed. Raw materials
continue to influence color trends, which will be seen in golden tones and
subtle neutral shades inspired by linens, wood and unfired porcelain.
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Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 3:37 PM
The South East's largest home improvement event returns
to the Miami Beach Convention Center Labor Day weekend.
The Home Design & Remodeling Show is a unique marketplace that
enables homeowners to experience the products and services first hand,
talk one-on-one with the experts and get personalized advice to plan
individual home improvement and design projects.
Pam won't answer any requests for the room design she will unveil; but, we did manage to find out that a world
famous artist is working with Pam and will incorporate his artwork in her
Room Vignette.
...The Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show opens
Friday, September 2, 2011 and ends on Tuesday September 6, 2011 at the
Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach,
FL 33139.
Stop by Booth C to be delighted by Pam's design. Click on Home Design to see show hours and ticket information. |
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Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 4:42 PM
Professionally Stage
your Home to its best advantage; anyone who has followed the down trend
news in the housing market knows that when the housing bubble burst, some may
have made money in real estate. But, the
majority have taken a killing, seeing their homes devalue to the point that
they are now upside down in their mortgage.
So how do you sell your home with losing your entire
investment?
• Choose a good and
dedicated real estate sale professional committed to making a sale. • Hire a staging
professional to stage your home to its best advantage; inside and out! • Scale down by getting rid of and/or packing and putting
into storage what you don't currently need to make your home spacious and uncluttered. • A staged home has the appearance that the home was well
take care of.
 They will rearrange
artwork, create space by removing furniture, and add lighting to poorly lit
areas, paint soft colors to freshen the walls, update old fixtures and rip up
dirty carpets.
Be prepared to spend some money to get a good return. Stay away from anyone who suggests that you
move walls or get into a construction renovation project; unless the ceiling is
falling down or serious repairs are needed to maintain the integrity of the
house.
 Most people balk
at the idea of staging their home, never mind paying a professional! But with a market that has so many homes for
sale that are undervalued; staging
gives your resale home the edge over non staged homes on the market! Staging your home to sell demonstrates to the
buyer that the house has been kept up to date and has been well cared for. Any savvy realtor will tell you, staged homes
sell much quicker than non-staged homes. With the current housing slump not
expected to lift for a few more years, anything that will help you sell now
shouldn't be over-looked.
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Pam DiTomaso, Allied ASID: Posted on Monday, October 04, 2010 10:06 AM
Area Rugs
are important to the overall appearance of a room and bring color and style to your
home design so long as you keep a few tips in mind.
Common rug sizes are 6'x9', 8'x10', 9'x12' and 12'x15'. Design
constraints may not always allow for the rug size to be exactly a 9 x 12 because
the pattern may be too large. In that
case the area rug may end up being 9’4 x 12’2.
Knowing the exact size avoids ending up with an area rug that is too large
for the room!
Whatever the actual size is; when it comes to placing the
rug, be sure that the furniture
sits on the rug completely. You don't want it partly off the area rug
because this makes the furniture unbalanced and is uncomfortable to sit
on. This is especially critical in the
dining room; remember to pull the chair out as if you were seated in it. If the chair sits half on/half off the rug,
the size is too small.
An area rug with
a simple pattern is best under furniture that will occupy most of the space;
detailed pattern that you want to show off should not have too much furniture
on it otherwise the design gets lost.
However, a glass cocktail table might prove to be the exception to that
rule!
Selecting an area rug for any room in
your home should be a balance of style, and functionality. PD Boutique is a new online website that is
being launched with a fabulous array of handcrafted, area rugs. (Launch Date to be announced here!) Interior Designer,
Pam DiTomaso, Allied ASID of RyanAlexander Interiors is hand selecting quality
interior decorating products that will assist you in creating stylish décor for
any room in your home! |
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