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It has been quite a while since we posted, but we feel it’s significant to acknowledge the environmental impacts in our world today we are all suffering from, from powerful hurricanes in the South to the record blazing wildfires across the country.

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to all those families and communities suffering from these devastating storms, and especially to those who have lost everything and those fighting to keep us safe on the front lines.

Even now as we live and work here in the Northwest we are surrounded by thick smoke which restricts our ability to do so many activities we’d normally take for granted. With all that’s going on, its especially important to remember to take care of ourselves. Here is a link to some helpful information regarding smoke safety to bring awareness and importance to protecting ourselves from smoke dangers and keeping our loved ones safe.

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/wildfires/index.html

If you’d like to help those in need of life saving help and shelter, here is a great way to support a big helper.

Donate at https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/

Stay well, stay safe and be kind to yourself and others.

All our best, W Designs

With all this heat, we are studying ways to subconsciously stay cool. Fountains are a great way to incorporate natural elements into a designed space. Vertical, horizontal, light bending and sculptural are just some of the characteristics that can be incorporated into a design created especially for you. What would your ultimate water feature look like?

Stay cool out there!

Koncept lighting solutions aren't just multifunctional, they'll instantly increase the value of spatial aesthetics.

Incredible wall coverings straight out of the UK. Exquisitely hard wearing and timeless. These are a perfect way to add a touch of character and style to any space. Does the idea of wallpaper seem to permanent or you think its a hassle to install? Wallpapers just aren't what they used to be. Let us show you just how simple it is to incorporate this finish in your home and instantly add drama and interest.

A word from the industry...
Are you interested in sustainable home improvements? Ways to save money? Methods to increase the value of your home investment? Well, did you know that implementing energy saving technology, materials and equipment into your home projects could do just that? In fact, it's the leading aspect included in many of today's new construction and renovation projects. The chart developed by Harvard University indicates other measures of conservation, renewable resource incorporation, and sustainability trending in the industry today. Have you thought about incorporating these measures in your home? What would you like to add or change to improve your home and make it more efficient and sustainable for the next generations of family?

The red door has been a trend of sorts for a while, but where did this bold color on a door come from? Though there is no definitive origin, there are many theories that can give some insight. Some of these theories include roots in old religious practices of painting church doors red to ward off evil and evoke a protective sensibility. Another theory stems from the Far East where the ancient Chinese cultures believe it is a lucky color and invokes positive energy. A third explanation leads us to 19th century England when inn keepers and others would paint their doors this color to indicate to weary travelers and passersby that they were welcomed, to provide a place of rest and hospitality on their journeys. Red is a bold color that has captured the minds and hearts of many throughout time and can add a fresh touch of warmth to any entry. What do you think of red doors? Would you ever paint your front door red? With creativity and a little thoughtful reflection, maybe another color would be more suitable to celebrate your individual personality and style. We hope this inspires you to think about your entryway and if it is sending the message you want it to. Best wishes from us at W Designs!

Wherever you find yourself today, W Designs wishes you and yours a very Happy Easter.

We thought we would give you some simple imagery to help inspire your creativity. We took a beautiful kitchen photo in white and changed it up to give the space a whole new feeling. Tell us what you think! Would you be daring enough to go bold?