Black Interior Designer Showcase (STUDENT FORUM)
Nita Y. Barnes's Page
Profile
- Year of College:
- B.S. Marketing
- Favorite Interior Design Topic:
- Old World, Classic Contemporary and eclectic style.
- College/University:
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Future Goals:
- To establish a full service residental design firm and a retail boutique for home accessories and unique funishings
- Your Main Interest in Joining:
- To connect with more design professionals and be a product source for the industry
About Black Interior Designer Showcase
Alicia Valair
created this social network on Ning.
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AIA Architecture News
Each project in the "Top Ten Green Projects" awards by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) for 2008 was evaluated on ten measures, documented extensively on the COTE Web site. These include design innovation, community context and land use, longevity, bioclimatic design, water and energy conservation, materials, and indoor environment.
The ten winners — plus one honorable mention — approach sustainable design through an exemplary integration of architecture, technology, and natural systems
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Resonance House Takes LEED Silver
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Must Follow Green Twitter Feeds
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RuralZED Zero Carbon Eco Homes
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Certified Green Professionals in Demand
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STAR Community Index, Like LEED But For Cities and Local Governments
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RoofRay Your Building's Solar Potential
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Beleza To Be Smart, Green Community
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The Good Mod - Portland, Oregon
The Good Mod in Portland, OR consigns and sells vintage modern furniture, housewares, and artwork. This seems like a great place for hard to find rare pieces, as well as more common pieces such as the Eames Lounge Chair - and they ship!
(Images via The Good Mod)
Fun Finds @ Urban Outfitters
Scandinavian Branch Armchair - $380.00Log Lamp - $24.00
Sunburst Clock - $98.00
I've never been a big fan of Urban Outfitters, but I am a fan of mixing affordable pieces with quality and vintage ones. I was surprised to find some pretty new items on their website - though I am unsure of the quality of the pieces above, I think they are fun without killing your pocketbook.
Branch Table @ DWR
(Image via DWR)
Balance
(Images via Balance Associates)Seattle based architecture firm Balance designs modern homes with a warm and cabin like aesthetic. The land and surrounding views are all taken into serious consideration and the floor to ceiling windows blur the lines between indoors and out.
DM Shop - Design Directory
Design Milk recently asked me to be a part of their new website - DMShop, a fabulous design directory full of links to shopping and design websites and blogs.
A big thank you to the people at Design Milk for having Twenty Twenty-One be a part of such a great site!
A big thank you to the people at Design Milk for having Twenty Twenty-One be a part of such a great site!
Found on Flickr
(Image via jakeliefer)Retro TV from Wilkerson Furniture
The M21 Flat Panel Television - An LCD nestled in a retro walnut cabinet.I'm not sure there are words to convey exactly how badly I want to own this.
Mile Hi Modern Real Estate - Denver
Swanky and fun and currently for sale outside Denver for the cool low price of $295,000.And what I wouldn't give for the collection of Catherine Holm bowls displayed in the kitchen!
(Images via Mile Hi Modern)
Furniture Store Blog
Elica Modern Vent Hoods by Zephyr
One look at Zephyr's modern collection of wall mounted hood vents and your kitchen won't be the same without one. Zephyr combines cool shape with angular and opposing curves to make a statement that not only looks great, but is...
Decorative Wooden Wall Art Idea
Wall art can add that extra touch to round out a room and fill some of the empty space on a wall. Pictured here is a wooden design featuring four overlapping squares. Squares provide simple images that are easily matched...
Beautiful Patio Views from House in Valle de Bravo Mexico
The "Black House" is a beautiful home surrounded by incredible views. Architects Bernardo Gomez-Pimienta and Hugo Sanchez sought to construct the home with the focus being on the views and surrounding landscape. The inner parts of the home are sterile...
Modern "Unframed" Cook Tops from Wolf Kitchen Appliances
In our search for the coolest modern kitchen surroundings I need to add the Wolf unframed cook top to my list. The five burner 36" black glass top is complimented by your choice of classic, platinum or carbon stainless steel...
The "Stack" Dresser Drawer from Established and Sons
Established and Sons breaks away from the traditional chest of drawers with insight from Israeli designer Shay Alkalay. The Stack is a colorful collection of drawers that can be pushed and pulled in various directions to reveal storage for all...
Inexpensive Coffee Capsules Holder
Single cup coffee makers continue to become more popular in the home as well as in business. If you have a maker that uses capsules, than surely you must be storing them somewhere. Here is a coffee capsules holder that...
Designer Bathrooms for the Handicapped or Mobility Impaired
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The Elfa Wall Mounted Shelf / Storage System from The Container Store
Here is a great way to organize your child's bedroom in a reasonably priced way. The Elfa wall mounted shelving system from The Container Store simply mounts to your wall and provides ample storage for all the toys and books...
Crono White Bathroom Fixtures from Olympia
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Decorative Towel Warmers by Runtal Radiators
Winter is coming and what could be better than a nice cozy towel warmed up by a Runtal Radiator. In addition to being a very stylish towel warmer, the Runtal Fain also provide heat to your bathroom which can often...
"First" Corner Bathtub from Ideal Standard
First is a new corner bathtub from Ideal Standard featuring improved technology using piletta ultrapiatta on the bottom to make the tub even softer to the touch than traditional manufacturing materials. Other innovation includes conserving water since the size of...
Stunning Stairs and Railings from Europa Stairways
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Interesting Contemporary Home Pictures
If you are a fan of contemporary homes then these pictures may be a source of inspiration. This home is referred to as the "orange house" and offers some unique architectural aspects. The architects behind this design were Nuno Grande...
The Wing Armchair from Alivar of Italy
The "Wing" armchair is a new addition to the Alivar collection, a well know name in furniture "rigorously made in Italy". A laser cut frame plated in chrome and woven in chord give this low slung lounge chair a sexy...
West Elm Pleated Table Lamp
A new release from West Elm, the pleated table lamp features a larger than normal shade than a traditional lampshade. I like the oversized shade and think that it packs a design punch for a desk while also providing a...
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Thank you for having a look at my page. I am very familiar with furniture land south and I am enrolled in the program! If I need anything in the future, which I will, I will give you a call.
Glad to meet you. Hope we can work together.
Yes I'm here in Raleigh. What type of products do you sell?
Phil here from Atl GA. I have some Old World Finishes that may enhance some of your projects!
How wonderful to have you join us! Our students will no doubt benefit from your extensive knowledge! We hope to begin planning a showhome in 2009 and we'd welcome your participation on our planning committee. Lisa Turner began the conversation and is on our Advisory Board. Join BIDS as a professional member on the main site. You probably know Penny Law...who's a member of IDS too?
Nita, if you're interested in becoming a contributor writer to the site, just send an article (about furnishings and your favorite topics/aspects of interior design) to me directly at:
avalair@blackinteriordesigners.com
I look forward to speaking with you! Again, welcome!
Take care.
I am a sales and design consultant for Furnitureland South in Jamestown/High Point, NC. I have access to over 400 manufactuers, Marge Carson, Swaim, Henredon, Natuzzi, Century, Gimme/Francesco Molon, Brown Jordan, Weiman, and Selva just to name a few. I am also a freelance interior designer. I have had the opportunity to work on the 2007 IDS showhouse in Lake Norman and I taught a seminar at the 2007 Charlotte Dream Home. I'm in the final stage of a 10,000 sq, foot custom home in the Raleigh/Durham area.
At Furnitureland South the showroom in over 1.25 million sq. feet. We have a resturant and a Starbucks. We have a program is especially for interior designer both residential and commercial. Our clients come from all over the world with project large and small.
I look forward to networking with your organization.!
Please visit our main site: www.blackinteriordesigners.com
What are your products and name of your company? We have a "Partner's" page showcasing furnishings companies who are supporting our efforts. You can officially join BIDS as a business member.
Advantages of joining: BIDS is #1 on google for black interior designer search, our Essence article is coming in June which creates a buzz about our members, PLUS our latest news:
BIDS is now a casting consultant for Pie Town Production of HGTV. We've began a national search for black and minority interior designers!
If you know of any interior designers, have them visit our site:
www.blackinteriordesigners.com
Best Regards,
Alicia
It's great to see you here. Enjoy the networking!
Hope to chat soon,
Alicia