Saturday, June 4th
Join us on Saturday, June 4th for talks on the principles behind the psychology of color, how to choose the right color for your home, where to begin when designing a built-in and the current color trends for the home. There will be wine, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. We hope to see you there!
Location:
Hardwood Artisans – Bradlee Shopping Center
3622 King Street. Alexandria, VA – 703.379.7299
A problem solving built-in design by Hardwood Artisans Alexandria showroom manager Larry Northrop
Event Timeline:
11am: Built-Ins… Where to Begin?
By designer & craftsman Larry Northrop
12pm: The Psychology of Color Selection
By designer Denise Willard
1pm: Envision Color 2011
By color expert Alitia Cross
Event Details:
11am – Built-Ins… Where to Begin?
By designer & craftsman Larry Northrop
Larry Northrop has been in the woodworking business for 40 years. He has designed hundreds of built-ins, from custom kitchens and space saving solutions, all the way to cabinetry and desks in the executive office at the White House. Learn what you should know before you begin, and a few tricks from the trade. Please bring any questions you have. Larry will make time to answer them.
There are all kinds of space saving solutions you can utilize with built ins.
This built-in is a white board, a table, and a Murphy bed!
12pm - The Psychology of Color Selection
By designer Denise Willard
Are you looking to update the colors inside your home this spring, but are overwhelmed by all the choices? Do you want to learn some of the secrets professionals use in selecting just the right colors? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this talk is for you.
Learn about the principles behind the psychology of color. Learn why red is most often used in dining rooms and blue in bedrooms. Learn how your body reacts to certain hues and how a local design professional uses this knowledge in selecting the right colors for her clients.
How does this room make you feel? Design by Denise Willard.
1pm – Envision Color 2011
By color expert Alitia Cross
Alitia Cross will talk on the current color trends for the home. She has been in the design industry for years and currently represents Benjamin Moore & Co. She is a sales representative for the architectural & design community. There will be time after the talk to answer any paint or color questions.
A special thanks to Benjamin Moore for their talk and sponsoring the event.
If you have any questions prior to the event, call Julianne at 703-643-1044 or e-mail her at Julianne@hardwoodartisans.com
Could this work in your home?
