Light is one of the most important elements to consider when designing a room, and one of the most underestimated. Light provides not only illumination for functional purposes, but it also has the ability to give mood and style to a space. The quality of the light cast can lead a room to feel oppressive or…
Design styles are a look. A visual expression of a place in time and a snapshot of the lifestyles our clients want to live. Talking about style in design provides an immediate picture of a knowledge base. When working with a new client, often my first step is determining where their tastes and preferences fall…
The Houzz awards are out, and this year we are honored with two! Every year The Best of Houzz awards recognize professionals in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. For the second consecutive year we are honored to have been selected for a Best of Houzz Award for Interior Design. Our work was the…
We are honored to have been selected for a Best of Houzz 2016 Award. The Best of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Janine Dowling Design was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active…
They may seem like tiny details, but shower niches play a role in how well a modern shower functions. They prevent a jumble of bottles from taking up residence on the shower floor or cluttering up a windowsill or shower bench, instead keeping products neat and within easy reach. And because clear glass surrounds and…
Paris in January? Well, when it’s like fashion week, but for interior designers, then yes, Paris in January. For the past 5 years I have joined a group of fellow interior designers and product specialists for viewing the current trends in furnishings and fabrics, months before they hit the US market. Of course, that’s during…