Arlene's biggest creative influence is her Mom. Arlene's home was very humble but full of her mom's artistic touches, great music, a gaggle of sisters an assortment of animals and always.always.the encouragement to be creative. So it was early on that Arlene learned to make magic out of mud. Arlene sees the possibilities in the spaces that surround us and is thrilled by design challenges.
Nothing brings more pleasure than to take on a space that a client doesn't ever use and make it a space they just don't want to leave. She truly believes that you should surround yourself with beauty from the perfectly bespoke pieces designed down to the last stitch to the curiously awesome vintage piece that you would never have picked out yourself but now you can't see anything else in it's place.
You can find Arlene and her husband, Jeff, poking around their favorite vintage store haunts in Portland buying far too many lamps and chairs. When Kimberly says that she has been obsessed with interior design since a child, she isn't kidding!
Nothing brings more pleasure than to take on a space that a client doesn't ever use and make it a space they just don't want to leave. She truly believes that you should surround yourself with beauty from the perfectly bespoke pieces designed down to the last stitch to the curiously awesome vintage piece that you would never have picked out yourself but now you can't see anything else in it's place.
You can find Arlene and her husband, Jeff, poking around their favorite vintage store haunts in Portland buying far too many lamps and chairs. When Kimberly says that she has been obsessed with interior design since a child, she isn't kidding!
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Lord Design will collaborate with you, the contractor, the architect and all of the related trades to ensure the best possible outcome for your project.
We will design everything down to the door bell so that you know what you will be getting and have a real idea of what it will cost.
Our process ensures that we pay attention to every piece, big or small, which empowers your contractor, and any other professional on the project, to do their best work, efficiently.
So much of what we do is about details.
We will design everything down to the door bell so that you know what you will be getting and have a real idea of what it will cost.
Our process ensures that we pay attention to every piece, big or small, which empowers your contractor, and any other professional on the project, to do their best work, efficiently.
So much of what we do is about details.
My special guest today is Arlene Lord, Principal Interior Designer at Lord Interior Design in Portland, Oregon.
In 2020, Arlene wrote a design manifesto for herself and her firm.
On today's show, she takes us on a deep dive into the head and heart of that manifesto, sharing wisdom like how to make magic out of mud and why people whisper when they see something so beautiful they can't quite describe in words.
Arlene, owner of Lord Interior Design, is stilling down with Amy Bright of the Northwest Society of Interior Designers (NWSID) to discuss epic wins and failures.
In 2020, Arlene wrote a design manifesto for herself and her firm.
On today's show, she takes us on a deep dive into the head and heart of that manifesto, sharing wisdom like how to make magic out of mud and why people whisper when they see something so beautiful they can't quite describe in words.
Arlene, owner of Lord Interior Design, is stilling down with Amy Bright of the Northwest Society of Interior Designers (NWSID) to discuss epic wins and failures.
Why should I hire an interior designer?
When you hire Lord Interior Design, you are tapping into decades of experience, relationships we have carefully cultivated, our vision, and importantly, our ability to toggle and handle issues.
We have a depth and breadth of knowledge and contacts at our fingertips ready to employ on your project so that you can focus on doing what you do best.
You hire an interior designer to get the job done with complete care and expert precision.
What sets you apart from other design firms?
When you hire Lord Interior Design, you are tapping into decades of experience, relationships we have carefully cultivated, our vision, and importantly, our ability to toggle and handle issues.
We have a depth and breadth of knowledge and contacts at our fingertips ready to employ on your project so that you can focus on doing what you do best.
You hire an interior designer to get the job done with complete care and expert precision.
What sets you apart from other design firms?
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