Tuesday Morning Review: RoomJuice, An Online Interior Design Service
When I received an announcement about a new design service called RoomJuice, I couldn’t resist the chance to take their service for a test drive. Fortunately, they graciously agreed to show off their design prowess, gratis, using the same room as another online service used in a previous review. RoomJuice is owned by designers Susie Case and Kristen Alagna. They offer four design packages, starting with an accessory makeover for $49 and ending with an entire room design for $199. You take measurements and photos, they put together a design using your things plus items available online. Read More…
Can “The Perfect Rug” Hope To Replace Your Local Carpet Shop?
Can online stores replace the in-person shopping experience? It depends on the product. When it comes to rugs sites, such as The Perfect Rug, I don’ think so. But I’m very interested in your opinion. Is this the wave of the future? Can an online carpet site replace the convenience of your local shop? Before I get too far ahead of myself, so let me explain how this works. Read More…
I’m Quoted in Stir – Thanks Rachel!
My blog buddy and color expert, Rachel Perls, wrote an article for Sherwin Williams’ Stir Magazine, quoting yours truly. Thanks Rachel!
The subject was online decorating as a profession. I think you’ll find the article interesting. You can link to it here.
For those of you who know me, you know I like to run Design Dilemmas where I redecorate spaces completely from photos. I wish I could do more of them and plan to in the future. It’s a time consuming thing and right now my time is crunched! I would only do these as a freebie and always underscore the importance of checking color options in real life. The reason? Because, as you’ll read in Rachel’s article, computer monitors do not reflect real life. Never assume that colors will match in real life because they do in Internet Land.
That doesn’t mean we can’t run a business long distance. But it has to involve the US mail.
Would you hire an online designer? I’m really interested to know if you have ever considered it.
