2009 ASID Awards Night Gala was billed as “Stars of Houston Interior Design,” and Jane Page Design Group stole the spotlight, winning eight interior design awards.
The annual competition, sponsored this year by the Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and Texas Home and Living Magazine. Hotel Za Za was the setting for the festive ceremony September 26.
The overall custom interior design of the Annapolis home, by Jane-Page Crump, ASID, Kristen Carlson, ASID and Christy Davis, ASID, Allied captured the top spot in the prestigious “Over 3,500 square feet- Remodel” category.
Overwhelmed by the awards, Crump said, “I have never been so proud of my staff of terrific designers and happy for our incredible clients. This shows that when you get honest input from the clients and they, in turn, allow the designers to express their creativity, you can have winning design results.”
Jane Page Crump and Miriam Hindmarch received an award for “Residential under 3500 sq ft” category for a casita that consist of a living space, kitchen, casual dining, utility room, bedroom bathroom and covered porch.
Crump and Carlson also received honors for a little girl’s room designed to be pretty in pink and green.
Ashley Tisius, ASID, Allied, teamed with Crump on the design an outdoor living space winning for its attractive poolside area with cooking facility and conversation area. Tisius and Crump also won an award for an elegant dining room.
Crump won two top awards in two separate design categories. One was a residential Home Office that was not only elegant but also efficient. The second was in the single space category winning first place for a Living Room.
Jane-Page Crump won an award in the commercial single space category for a high end salon, Betty’s Mode de France which has a European flair but located in the heart of Houston.
Jane Page Design Group has an award winning experienced design and support staff. Two or more designers are assigned to each project, with Crump as lead designer. The firm’s award-winning work has been published in books, magazines and newspapers. Crump is a past president of ASID Gulf Coast Chapter and the Texas Association of Interior Designers (TAID).
More information on JPDG is available at http://www.janepagedesigngroup.com/.
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Jane-Page Crump, ASID
Janepage@jpdg.com
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Amanda Crump
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713-803-4999
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Living in the Kitchen
By: Jane-Page Crump, ASID
Jane Page Design Group
The ASID Kitchen and Bath tour the weekend of September 12-13th was a huge success. It appeared that the majority of people viewing the homes were in the process of, or considering, building or remodeling. Many people were interested in making their kitchens an attractive part of the living area with furniture quality cabinets and finishes.
Kitchens are so personal and need to be designed specifically for the way the owners cook and the way they live. Many times the family is together only when they are cooking and/or eating. Therefore, there should be a comfortable area designed for the family gathering at those times. If there is enough space, it is nice to give the eating area its own interesting design element, something that complements the overall kitchen design. The interest might be established with an upholstered banquette, an interesting light fixture, a unique table, etc.
If the kitchen is part of a living area, I like to minimize open countertop space so that you don’t feel as if you are always in the kitchen. One of the characteristics of a typical kitchen is a lot of countertop space---cluttered with all kinds of “things”; I prefer to design the countertops with “work areas” that can be closed off when not in use. Once the preparation area and clean-up area are established, the rest of the countertops can be designed for baking, mixing, storage, coffee bar, breakfast bar, all of which can be closed off when not being used.
I always address the importance of the lighting design, the location of equipment that needs docking, speakers, TV’s and computers. The location of these items should definitely be an integrated part of the final kitchen design.
Once the space plan is complete the cabinets can be designed to coordinate with the other cabinets in your living area and can be finished to look like furniture.
Jane Page Design Group
The ASID Kitchen and Bath tour the weekend of September 12-13th was a huge success. It appeared that the majority of people viewing the homes were in the process of, or considering, building or remodeling. Many people were interested in making their kitchens an attractive part of the living area with furniture quality cabinets and finishes.
Kitchens are so personal and need to be designed specifically for the way the owners cook and the way they live. Many times the family is together only when they are cooking and/or eating. Therefore, there should be a comfortable area designed for the family gathering at those times. If there is enough space, it is nice to give the eating area its own interesting design element, something that complements the overall kitchen design. The interest might be established with an upholstered banquette, an interesting light fixture, a unique table, etc.
If the kitchen is part of a living area, I like to minimize open countertop space so that you don’t feel as if you are always in the kitchen. One of the characteristics of a typical kitchen is a lot of countertop space---cluttered with all kinds of “things”; I prefer to design the countertops with “work areas” that can be closed off when not in use. Once the preparation area and clean-up area are established, the rest of the countertops can be designed for baking, mixing, storage, coffee bar, breakfast bar, all of which can be closed off when not being used.
I always address the importance of the lighting design, the location of equipment that needs docking, speakers, TV’s and computers. The location of these items should definitely be an integrated part of the final kitchen design.
Once the space plan is complete the cabinets can be designed to coordinate with the other cabinets in your living area and can be finished to look like furniture.
Monday, September 14, 2009
A Suite for All Ages, by Jane-Page Crump
Have you ever wanted a bedroom to serve as a beautiful retreat for guests but also felt that you must accommodate the needs of disabled or aging family members?
This was my challenge when designing one of our guest bedrooms. I wanted an elegant bedroom that would be comfortable for my mother who had bad knees at the time. In my “book” an elevator was a must (I explain to my clients, while working on their house plans, that an elevator is a necessity for the resale value of a two story home. With the largest portion of the population being over 50, homeowners are likely to have parents and/or friends that have difficultly climbing stairs. Also, if you have ever lived in a multi story house, the ordeal of taking your luggage up or down is not fun.)
Designing a dramatic bedroom starts with the selection of the bed, making the bed the focal point of the room. Not only should the bed be interesting but the bedding should be inviting and comfortable. The bed covering and decorative pillows can be elaborate or tailored, traditional or contemporary---but whatever the design, it needs to be special for your guests. You should change out your mattress every five years but don’t put your old mattress in the guest bedroom---Would you want to sleep on an old mattress if you were the guest? The same goes for your pillows; make sure your pillows are fresh and have protective zipper covers in addition to the pillow cases.
My guest bedroom suite was designed with a dressing area and bathroom, a closet and an adjoining room. (This adjoining room is currently used as a study, but could be a bedroom for a nurse if necessary. This nurse or nanny would be accessible to an elderly person or for a child). The room features a hand painted Spanish colonial reproduction bed with custom designed silk coverlet, dust ruffle and pillows. Flanking the bed are a draped table and a black Chinoiserie chest. An oversized chair with a gold leaf frame and silk fabric provides a place to read or watch television. Privacy and light control is provided with shutters and a decorative window treatment.
All doorways have 36” clear openings. The double closet doors were selected for their added architectural interest, as well as, giving the guests a more accessible closet.
The elegant sink area features a cabinet with center doors which have an attached toe kick. With an attached toe kick, the doors can be removed to allow for a wheelchair. By covering the walls in an attractive hand painted finish, topping the countertop with granite and finishing with decorative lighting and mirror, the universal design of this bathroom is not evident.
In this suite the shower has double glass doors for easy accessibility. Another feature that replaces a bidet and gives an additional cleansing opportunity is the washlet by Tito. The sink cabinet in this wet area was designed with a slopped front, again to accommodate someone with a wheelchair. Faux art, a solid surface countertop, and interesting accessories make this a sophisticated design which is also accessible.
Tranquility prevails in this guest bedroom suite; with neutral walls and carpeting, peacefulness backdrops the elegant furnishings.
General Comments:
With every new construction client, my firm addresses the value of having a bedroom which meets the requirements for universal design. If there is not a bedroom on the first floor, I feel strongly that including an elevator is important to the resale value of your home. With an aging population, someone in your family may have health issues or, if you plan to stay in your home, designing smart is important.
I am seeing fewer bathtubs and more showers in new homes and for remodeling. Showers are easily accessible by more people. To make the shower more accessible, it needs to be designed with no curb or a collapsible curb, and a bench (optional) where someone can transfer to and from a wheelchair. It should also include a hand held spray located next to the bench.
This was my challenge when designing one of our guest bedrooms. I wanted an elegant bedroom that would be comfortable for my mother who had bad knees at the time. In my “book” an elevator was a must (I explain to my clients, while working on their house plans, that an elevator is a necessity for the resale value of a two story home. With the largest portion of the population being over 50, homeowners are likely to have parents and/or friends that have difficultly climbing stairs. Also, if you have ever lived in a multi story house, the ordeal of taking your luggage up or down is not fun.)
Designing a dramatic bedroom starts with the selection of the bed, making the bed the focal point of the room. Not only should the bed be interesting but the bedding should be inviting and comfortable. The bed covering and decorative pillows can be elaborate or tailored, traditional or contemporary---but whatever the design, it needs to be special for your guests. You should change out your mattress every five years but don’t put your old mattress in the guest bedroom---Would you want to sleep on an old mattress if you were the guest? The same goes for your pillows; make sure your pillows are fresh and have protective zipper covers in addition to the pillow cases.
My guest bedroom suite was designed with a dressing area and bathroom, a closet and an adjoining room. (This adjoining room is currently used as a study, but could be a bedroom for a nurse if necessary. This nurse or nanny would be accessible to an elderly person or for a child). The room features a hand painted Spanish colonial reproduction bed with custom designed silk coverlet, dust ruffle and pillows. Flanking the bed are a draped table and a black Chinoiserie chest. An oversized chair with a gold leaf frame and silk fabric provides a place to read or watch television. Privacy and light control is provided with shutters and a decorative window treatment.
All doorways have 36” clear openings. The double closet doors were selected for their added architectural interest, as well as, giving the guests a more accessible closet.
The elegant sink area features a cabinet with center doors which have an attached toe kick. With an attached toe kick, the doors can be removed to allow for a wheelchair. By covering the walls in an attractive hand painted finish, topping the countertop with granite and finishing with decorative lighting and mirror, the universal design of this bathroom is not evident.
In this suite the shower has double glass doors for easy accessibility. Another feature that replaces a bidet and gives an additional cleansing opportunity is the washlet by Tito. The sink cabinet in this wet area was designed with a slopped front, again to accommodate someone with a wheelchair. Faux art, a solid surface countertop, and interesting accessories make this a sophisticated design which is also accessible.
Tranquility prevails in this guest bedroom suite; with neutral walls and carpeting, peacefulness backdrops the elegant furnishings.
General Comments:
With every new construction client, my firm addresses the value of having a bedroom which meets the requirements for universal design. If there is not a bedroom on the first floor, I feel strongly that including an elevator is important to the resale value of your home. With an aging population, someone in your family may have health issues or, if you plan to stay in your home, designing smart is important.
I am seeing fewer bathtubs and more showers in new homes and for remodeling. Showers are easily accessible by more people. To make the shower more accessible, it needs to be designed with no curb or a collapsible curb, and a bench (optional) where someone can transfer to and from a wheelchair. It should also include a hand held spray located next to the bench.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Oasis in the City
Jane Page's home will be open with the focus on the "summer kitchen" and the outdoor living space. The space plan for the outdoor living area includes several intimate eating areas, two restful areas with faux bois benches, and the outdoor pavilion where the pool is the central feature. The pool showcases fountains and features LED lighting.
Centered on the fireplace is a comfortable conversation area, and next to that is a cooking area with a bar. These adjoining spaces combine to make the outdoor pavilion functional for year-round entertaining.
The kitchen was designed with a grill, pizza oven, gas burners, and an under counter refrigerator. The tiered wall, housing the pizza oven, serves as the focal point of the kitchen area. Blue Bahia granite covers the bar and countertops in the kitchen. The 18"x18" mosaics recessed in the niches, flanking the pizza wall, consist of Rosa Verona marble and Blue Bahia granite. The conversation area has comfortable upholstered seating, and a gorgeous custom made iron coffee table. Lighting and audio/visual equipment are remote controlled, making it easy for the user to relax in the space.
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