When I make the suggestion to a client that we consider creating a custom piece of furniture for their home, their first reaction is usually concern that it would be too expensive. However, in my experience, that is almost never the case. I’m going to share my experience with the benefits of designing locally made […]

Lighting is such an important and broad topic, I had to split it into two posts! Last time I talked about choosing fixtures, and now we will cover choosing the type of bulb – or lamp in design lingo -  for a project. Beyond the fixture, you have to consider the type of light it […]

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 […]