Causing dialogue and eliciting responses about living design while presenting various observations for critique, consideration, solutions and some good humor!

DOWNSIZING: Part One of Three

Albuquerque, New Mexico, apartments, apartments for the aging, art and interior design, artistic imagery, before and after, chairs, Color schemes, color trends, colors, consolidate, context of interior design, Contrasting colors, contrasts for balance in design, creative process, creativity, custom design interior design, custom furniture, decorative accessories, design, design challenges, design details, design in retirement, design process, design scenes, design solutions, design theme, designer fabrics, designing a new home, designing small spaces, designing with a purpose, DIY design, downsize, downsizing, fabric design, fabrics, family rooms, favorite colors, good design, good taste, hiring an interior designer, home, home decor, home improvements, independent living, interior accents, interior design, interior design preferences, Interior design pro tips, interior design pro-tips, interior design trends, interior enhancements, lifestyle, living with color, Monet, nostalgia and design, painted furniture, patterns, peaceful places, personal expression, personal spaces, personal taste, planning a remodel, practical design, purple, re-upholstery, Refresh, retirement, retirement community, retro, reupholstery, room arrangement, seating arrangements, seating options, selecting colors, sofas, style, styling, Subscribers, tenant improvements, Thrift Shops, Thrifting, up-cycle, update design, upholstery, urban living, value of art, value of good design November 5, 2024

Colors and the Creamy Attraction of Latte

A Red Like No Other, Albuquerque, New Mexico, artistic expression, artistic imagery, automobile, black and white, car colors, car paint, car trends, cars, coffee, Color schemes, color trends, colors, Contrasting colors, creativity, dark colors, design, design details, design theme, design trends, drama of color, favorite colors, good taste, inspiration, latte, lifestyle, living with color, milky, new cars, new trucks, paint and body shops, personal expression, personal taste, red, selecting colors, style, Subscribers, timeless colors, travel and design, trending design, trends, truck, vehicle colors, vehicles, white color schemes August 29, 2024

Designing, Styling and Why – Finding Personal Style

Albuquerque, New Mexico, art and interior design, artistic expression, artistic imagery, branding in interior design, Color schemes, color trends, colors, commercial design, commercial interior design, commercial remodel, Contemporary Art, contemporary fabrics, contemporary interiors, context of interior design, Contrasting colors, contrasts for balance in design, creative process, creativity, custom art in interior design, decorative arts, design, design and marketing, design challenges, design details, design process, design scenes, design solutions, Design Team, design theme, design tips, design trends, designing a new home, designing with a purpose, DIY design, eclectic design, element of surprise in design, expressionism, family rooms, functional art, good design, good taste, home, home decor, inspiration, interior accents, interior atmosphere, interior design, Interior design pro tips, interior design pro-tips, interior design trends, lifestyle, new home design, paint colors, practical design, sofas, style, styling, Subscribers, tips for new home design, trending design, trends, Uncategorized, value of good design April 30, 2023

Fabrics – Texture, color, pattern, design & style – The Art of Transformation

Albuquerque, New Mexico, beauty behold it, before and after, chairs, Color schemes, color trends, colors, commercial design, commercial interior design, contemporary fabrics, context of interior design, creative process, creativity, custom design interior design, custom furniture, decorative accessories, design details, design process, design scenes, design theme, design tips, design trends, designer fabrics, designing a new home, designing with a purpose, eclectic design, element of surprise in design, embroidery, fabric design, fabrics, fanciful design, faux finishes, furniture finds, good design, graphic designs in interiors, hiring an interior designer, home, home decor, home improvements, how to select colors, inspiration, interior accents, interior design, Interior design pro tips, interior design pro-tips, interior design trends, interior enhancements, lifestyle, living with color, modern interiors, new home design, nostalgia and design, office furniture, Okeo Tex, patterns, personal expression, personal spaces, personal taste, planning a new home, planning a remodel, practical design, re-purpose, re-upholstery, recycle, recycle design, Refresh, remodeling, reupholstery, seating options, sectional sofas, selecting colors, sofas, Subscribers, textile design, textiles, textures, Thrifting, throw pillows, tips for new home design, trending design, trends, up-cycle, update design, updating, upholstery, value of good design, workplace design August 7, 2022

Conquering the Fear of Color – A Q&A Interview with Patti

Albuquerque, New Mexico, apartments, architecture, artistic expression, bar, bars and restaurants, beauty behold it, blue and white, branding in interior design, breweries, Centerpieces, chairs, color and temperature re: interior design, color forecasting, color of light, color Q&A, Color schemes, color trends, colors, commercial design, commercial interior design, commercial remodel, Contrasting colors, corporate branding, creative process, creativity, custom design interior design, custom furniture, dark colors, design, design and marketing, design challenges, design details, design process, design Q&A, design scenes, design solutions, design theme, design tips, design trends, designing a new home, designs in nature, DIY design, drama of color, eclectic design, eclecticism, element of surprise in design, fabrics, favorite colors, good design, good taste, graphic designs in interiors, hiring an interior designer, home, home decor, home improvements, how to select colors, inspiration, inspiration from nature, interior accents, interior atmosphere, interior design, interior design preferences, Interior design pro tips, interior design pro-tips, interior design trends, interior enhancements, joy, kitchen, kitchen cabinets, kitchen design, kitchen remodel, kitchen remodeling, lifestyle, living with color, logo development, logos, modern cabinets, modern interiors, paint colors, painted cabinets, painted furniture, personal spaces, personal taste, planning a new home, planning a remodel, Q&A, re-upholstery, remodeling, reupholstery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, selecting colors, Subscribers, Talavera Tile, tile, timeless colors, tips for new home design, trending design, trends, Uncategorized, update design, updating, upholstery, value of good design, white color schemes, white kitchens May 10, 2022

Details of Home

Albuquerque, New Mexico, ambiance, apartments, art and interior design, artistic expression, artistic imagery, built-in bookcases, chairs, Color schemes, colors, Company C, Contemporary Art, contemporary interiors, context of interior design, creative process, creativity, custom design interior design, custom furniture, decorative accessories, decorative mirrors, design, design challenges, design details, design process, design scenes, design solutions, design theme, design tips, design trends, designer fabrics, designing a new home, designing with a purpose, drama of color, eclectic design, eclecticism, element of surprise in design, fabrics, fanciful design, favorite colors, good design, hiring an interior designer, home, home decor, houses, inspiration, interior accents, interior atmosphere, interior design, interior design preferences, Interior design pro tips, interior design pro-tips, interior design trends, interior enhancements, interior paint, joy, living with color, mirrors, multi-generational design, new home design, nostalgia and design, paint colors, peaceful places, personal expression, personal spaces, personal taste, photography, planning a new home, planning a remodel, re-upholstery, Refresh, relaxation, remodeling, reupholstery, room arrangement, seating options, selecting colors, sofas, Subscribers, the story, trending design, trends, up-cycle, update design, updating, upholstery, value of good design March 5, 2022

Whimsically Wonderful and Woodsy Transformation and the Design Process

Albuquerque, New Mexico, architectural woodwork, cabin design, cabin interiors, Color schemes, colors, comfortable colors, context of interior design, creative process, creativity, custom cabinets, custom design interior design, design, design challenges, design details, design process, design solutions, design theme, design tips, design trends, designing for animals, designing with a purpose, designs in nature, drama of color, eclectic design, engineered countertops, faux finishes, faux flooring materials, fireplaces, flooring, focal points, hiring an interior designer, home, home decor, home improvements, houses, how to select colors, inspiration, inspiration from nature, interior accents, interior atmosphere, interior design, interior design preferences, Interior design pro tips, interior design pro-tips, interior design trends, interior enhancements, interior paint, kitchen, kitchen cabinets, kitchen design, kitchen remodel, kitchen remodeling, lifestyle, living with color, lodge designs, modern cabinets, mosaic tile, natural stone, nature, paint colors, painted cabinets, personal expression, personal spaces, personal taste, planning a remodel, practical design, re-purpose cabinets, Regional design, remodeling, Santa Fe, New Mexico, selecting colors, Sherwin Williams, slate floors, southwestern design, Subscribers, tile, timeless colors, traditional kitchen design, trending design, update design March 3, 2021

Color Scheme Tips

Arita pottery, art and interior design, art as gift ideas, artistic expression, artistic imagery, artistic talent, artists, autumnal design, beach design, beauty behold it, building blocks, ceramic, color and temperature re: interior design, color classes, color forecasting, Color schemes, color trends, colors, comfortable colors, commercial interior design, Contemporary Art, contemporary fabrics, contemporary interiors, context of interior design, Contrasting colors, contrasts for balance in design, creative process, creativity, custom art in interior design, custom design interior design, design, design and marketing, design challenges, design details, design process, design scenes, design solutions, design theme, design tips, design trends, designer fabrics, designing a new home, designing with a purpose, designs in nature, DIY design, drama of color, eclectic design, eclecticism, fabric design, fabrics, favorite colors, floral paintings, flowers in design, functional art, glass art, good design, good taste, handcraft, handmade, handmade tableware, hiring an interior designer, home decor, home improvements, how to select colors, inspiration, inspiration from nature, interior accents, interior atmosphere, interior design, interior design preferences, Interior design pro tips, interior design pro-tips, interior design trends, interior enhancements, interior paint, Japanese pottery, living with color, modern interiors, natural designs, nature, new home design, paint colors, painters, peaceful places, personal expression, personal spaces, personal taste, planning a new home, planning a remodel, pottery, practical design, public design, public spaces, re-upholstery, Refresh, Regional design, relaxation, remodeling, reupholstery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, seasonal interior design, Subscribers, sunflowers, table top, tableware, textile design, textiles, textures, timeless colors, tips for new home design, trending design, trends, Uncategorized, update design, updating, upholstery, value of good design November 15, 2020

Serenity and Peace in Water Features

Albuquerque, New Mexico, ambiance, Arizona, artistic expression, color of light, Covid -19, COVID Crisis and Design, creative process, creativity, custom lighting, design, design challenges, design details, design process, design scenes, design solutions, design theme, design tips, design trends, designing small spaces, designing with a purpose, designs in nature, DIY design, environmental design, exterior - outdoor design, functional art, Garden, good design, hiring an interior designer, home, home decor, home improvements, home spa, illusion of space, inspiration from nature, interior design, Interior design pro tips, interior design trends, joy, landscape architecture, landscape design, LED, lifestyle, mosaic tile, natural designs, natural stone, outdoor pools, patio, patio design, peaceful places, personal expression, personal spaces, planning a new home, planning a remodel, pools and spas, private places, Refresh, relaxation, remodeling, Santa Fe, New Mexico, spa, stone, Subscribers, summer, swimming pools, swimming spas, tips for new home design, trending design, trends, Tucson, update design, updating, urban design, urban living, value of good design, water features August 16, 2020

How the COVID CRISIS Might Bring Change to the Housing Market…

Albuquerque, New Mexico, built-in bookcases, commercial interior design, contemporary interiors, context of interior design, COVID Crisis and Design, creative process, creativity, custom cabinets, design, design challenges, design details, design process, design scenes, design solutions, design tips, design trends, designing a new home, designing small spaces, designing with a purpose, expanding spaces, good design, hiring an interior designer, home, home decor, home improvements, home office, illusion of space, illusions of space, inspiration, interior atmosphere, interior design, interior design preferences, Interior design pro tips, interior design trends, interior enhancements, kitchen, kitchen design, lifestyle, modern interiors, multi-generational design, new home design, open floorplans, peaceful places, planning a new home, planning a remodel, practical design, privacy in design, privacy in the workplace, private places, remodeling, Subscribers, tips for new home design, trending design, trends, update design, updating, white kitchens, workplace design August 1, 2020

Patti Harrell Hoech is the owner & founder of PATRICIAN DESIGN, a business that curates and creates fresh ideas for designing and styling your life. From interiors, parties and tabletops – to travel, food and fashion – we approach design with a broad vision that captures the essence of effortless sophistication.

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