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Interior Design Studio TI Project ......32
Interior Designer Spotlight ...............34
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
C
ommercial development in the Phoenix
metropolitan area is booming. From new hotels
to new restaurants, as our economy improves,
shuttered stores are being recreated for new
businesses. With this renewal comes the opportunity
for interior designers to create branded and nonbranded interiors. Healthcare, hospitality, restaurant and
educational design is usually handled by architecture firms that include an
interior designer on their team. This partnership maximizes the expertise of
each to blend the best of their training
for an amazing plan and result for the
client and end-users.
The Deutsch Architecture Group
hired Marcene Kandra, ASID, to
develop the interior design plans for
the remodel of a classroom building at
Glendale Community College, where
I work. When you enter the space,
you can see that an “interior designer”
was involved because of the marriage
of the functionality with the aesthetics.
The space presents more than a
classroom facility - it is a learning
environment. Strong design is a blend
Glendale Community College Student
of architecture and interiors. We
Lounge, Glendale, AZ
need to initiate and encourage more
Marcene Kendra, ASID
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collaborative efforts, and applaud
their successes.
Brian Cox, RA, Allied ASID, has had tremendous success in our Chapter’s
Design Excellence Awards for the past two years. His firm, Cox James
Architects, has an amazing list of award-winning design projects including
the Rim Golf Club in
Payson and Northern
Trust Bank in
Scottsdale as well as
residential projects in
Phoenix and Flagstaff.
The successful blending
of architecture and
interior design results
in the best of the best.
As we move forward,
let’s celebrate and
respect the similarities
Northern Trust Bank (Kierland) Lobby, Scottsdale, AZ in commercial and
Brian Cox, RA, Allied ASID; Cox James Architects
residential design.
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Let’s work to increase
collaboration and grow as an organization that represents both professions.
In the end, the consumer is the beneficiary of our joint expertise.
Jewell Blair, Allied ASID
President
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FINANCE DIRECTOR
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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
JANET M. JACKSON, Allied ASID
membership@asidaznorth.org
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE BOARD
Katie Brunskill, Student ASID
srb@asidaznorth.org
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JANUARY
Thursday, January 22
Chapter Meeting
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale
(Just north of Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. & 101)
16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85260
FEBRUARY
February 1 through April 30
Design for Hire Homeowner Program
Wednesday, February 4
How to Enter the 2015 Design Excellence Awards Competition
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Est Est Inc.
17770 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale 85255
Thursday, February 19 – Sunday, February 22
ASID National Board of Directors Meeting and Presidents Forum
Ritz Carlton Phoenix
Saturday, February 21
ASID Student & Allied Member Charette Competition
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Phoenix College
1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 85013
Thursday, February 26
Chapter Meeting
Program: Sustainability & Preservation
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: TBD
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Friday, March 27
2015 ASID Design Excellence Competition Entry Deadline
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: ASID Arizona North Chapter Office
In the Scottsdale Design Center
(Adjacent to Costco in the Scottsdale Airpark)
15125 Hayden Road, Scottsdale 85260
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WELCOME TO THE ASID
ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
K
atie Brunskill, Student ASID, is the new Student
Representative to the Board. She is a second year Interior
Design student at Scottsdale Community College (SCC).
Katie Brunskill, Student ASID, Student
Katie will graduate with an Associate’s Degree in May 2015
Rep. to the Board
and plans to continue her education. Katie’s love for interior design
goes back as long as she can remember. And, it’s the reason she drove an extra 18 miles a day in her junior
year, traveling from Deer Valley High School to Sandra Day O’Connor High School, just to take an interior
design class!
After receiving the Presidential Scholarship (Maricopa Community College District full tuition), Katie was
off to SSC’s Interior Design program. There she earned the first Lynne Beyer Design Excellence Scholarship,
and had an opportunity to intern with Lynne this past summer. Katie is also a Board member of the ASID
Student Chapter at SCC, as the Secretary.
2015 ASID DESIGN EXCELLENCE COMPETITION:
CONSIDER ENTERING!
E
ver heard the Arizona lottery’s message, “you can’t win, if you don’t play”? Well, it’s
the same for the ASID Design Excellence Awards. If you don’t enter, you can’t win. Looking at our
Best In Show winning projects could be intimidating, but shouldn’t be. Our competition provides
opportunities for projects of all sizes and types. And, some recent winners won the first time they
entered. You won’t know until you try!
There are categories for commercial projects and product design, as well as for residential projects. Highresolution professional photographs are a requirement in the process because our first place winners are
published in Phoenix Home & Garden and Phoenix magazines. If you’re concerned about the cost of having
your projects professionally photographed, think of it as an investment in your business. Good photos are also
essential for effective marketing (website, social media, brochures, etc.).
Wednesday, February 4 at 4:00 pm, we will offer a special session to help guide you through the application
process and submission requirements, and answer questions. The session will be held at the Est, Est, Inc.
showroom in Scottsdale and will feature some of their ASID award-winners along with other ASID awardwinning designers.
The 2015 Call for Entries Form is posted at www.asidaznorth.org under News and Events>>Design
Excellence Awards. All entries are due Friday, March 27, 2015, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
HOW THE COMPETITION IS JUDGED
Each year all entries submitted are sent out to ASID Chapter(s) in other states that judge the ASID Arizona
North Chapter’s competition. The entries are anonymous with no client, interior designer/firm or architect
identification. Each entry is judged individually by category with a numerical rating. Occasionally, there are ties,
Honorable Mentions or no winners in a category – it’s all based on scores the judges submit. So, rest assured,
win or lose, it’s fair and square, and unbiased!
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READY-SET-GO! DESIGN FOR HIRE 2015
IS ALMOST HERE!
BY CATH Y KOMIN S KY, A L L I E D A S I D
D esi gn for Hire Chair
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SID Arizona North Chapter’s Design for Hire is about to begin registration for 2015
for interior designers and homeowners. I am so happy to announce that due to the success of this
fundraising program in 2014 that it is being extended from one month to three months – February 1
through April 30.
More than 70 homeowners and 24 interior designers participated last year, which resulted in designers
having the opportunity to work with up to 3-5 new clients. And our Chapter raised over 400% more money
than the prior year. All of the proceeds go to the ASID Arizona North Chapter for student design scholarships
and educational programs that help further the profession of interior design.
Why do homeowners sign up?
• They would like to consult with or “try out” working with an interior designer before hiring and making a
big commitment.
• They have projects they have wanted to tackle for a while, but may have been skittish about it and need
consulting on where to start.
• To have an opportunity to consult with an ASID interior designer at a lower fee rate
(for up to two hours, only).
Why do Chapter interior designers volunteer for this program?
• The gratification of giving back to our organization to benefit design students, especially when two hours
is such a small commitment.
• An opportunity to help prospective clients learn about ASID and the benefits of working with a local,
professional interior designer.
• An opportunity to win new clients and grow their businesses.
• To de-mystify how to work with a professional interior designer.
What’s involved?
For interior designers – it’s volunteering up to two hours of time to consult with a homeowner. The
appointments are scheduled within the 3-month period at a time that works mutually for the designer and
the homeowner. For homeowners – it’s paying a fee of $75 per hour (two hour maximum) for the assigned
designer’s time.
This year there will be more publicity and exposure for Design for Hire and the ASID Arizona North
Chapter. What an opportunity for business you have by participating!
Let’s make 2015 the best year ever for Design for Hire for our Chapter! I’m looking forward to seeing all
the sign ups and great matches. Here’s to an extremely successful Design for Hire 2015! Registration is fast and
easy, simply go to www.asidaznorth.org then “Find a Designer” then “Design for Hire” then click on “Form” to
complete and submit. Note: This isn’t limited to residential work. The sooner you sign up, the sooner you will
be matched.
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FALL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
■ A very intriguing CEU presentation, the Science of Selling was presented
by Robb Best, CKD, in September at Industry Partner ProSource in Tempe. He
provided facts, sales tips and strategies based on human behavior and neuroscience.
Robb is a 27-year veteran of the industry, an award-winning designer, and the
Senior Advisor of Cognitive Strategy, Elkay.
■ Our Fall Business Tech Event, Licensing and Interior Design, was hosted by
Industry Partner Premier Lighting in Scottsdale. Lawrence Mathews, Chief of
Licensing with the State of Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) educated
attendees about Arizona law (32-1101D - ARIZONA REVISED STATUES
TITLE 32, CHAPTER 10), the role of the ROC, and what any individual or
business in the state practicing interior design must do to be in compliance. For
more information, be sure to read the in-depth article ARIZONA LAW: WHAT
INTERIOR DESIGNERS, DECORATORS AND ARCHITECTS HAVE
GOT TO KNOW, on page 13.
■ The Day of Design at the Arizona Design Center in Scottsdale and the
Sherwin–Williams® evening presentation of ColorMix provided members
numerous CEU opportunities and successfully drew an attendance of more than
300 members in early October. The event was sponsored by Sub–Zero Wolf.
■ All the way from Germany, Constantin von Boch of Villeroy & Boch shared
his family’s long business history in the ceramics industry. He also educated us
on European–style plumbing fixtures and tableware at our November Chapter
meeting, hosted by Industry Partner Central Arizona Supply in Phoenix, and
sponsored by Toto and Brizo.
■ Seasons 52 at the Biltmore was the place for this year’s ASID Arizona North
Chapter holiday party in December. Festive live music was the backdrop for a
social gathering that was capped off with a raffle of industry partner donated gifts.
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ongratulations to Debbie English,
Allied ASID, the winner of Stardust Building
Supplies’ Design for Hope competition
benefiting Valley Life. The kitchen re-design
was completed and a grand opening was held the
first week in December to showcase the completed
project. Debbie worked with Sundt Construction
to execute this total remodel using re-purposed
Debbie English , Allied
materials. A special thanks goes to our Industry
ASID
Partners – Allstate Appliances, Cosentino, DunnEdwards Paints®, and Emser Tile® – who donated materials that made this
kitchen a beautiful and functional space that special needs adult residents will
enjoy for years to come.
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■ Congratualtions to the three winners of La-Z-boy’s® internal Design
Competition. All are members of our Chapter!
1st Place – Betsy Burgan, Allied ASID
2nd Place – Erin Hoehn, Allied ASID
3rd Place – Jessica Delgado, Allied ASID
■ Congratulations to Keith Stanton, Allied ASID,
President-Elect, on joining Thoma-Holec Design, Mesa,
AZ, as Senior Interior Designer. Keith will be translating
his experience in custom residential and boutique
hospitality design to commercial senior living projects
that bring comfort to residents.
Keith Stanton, Allied ASID
■ Kudos to the ASID Arizona North Chapter designers that designed and donated
Christmas trees to the Festival of Trees, benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Foundation. The trees were on display at Scottsdale Fashion Square in December.
• Esther Boivin, Allied ASID
• Sherry Hauser, ASID
• Beth Donlan, Allied ASID
• Debra May Himes, ASID, IIDA
• Charles Glover, Allied ASID
• Claire Ownby, ASID
C ondolences
to the family and friends of
Pauline Wampler
who passed away December 5, 2014.
Pauline served as our Chapter’s
administrator for over 35 years. Pauline will
be dearly missed by many.
Pauline Wampler
WELCOME NEW and RETURNING
PRACTITIONER MEMBERS
• Julie Anderson, Allied ASID
• Lauren Roberts, Allied ASID
• Doryne Brummond, Allied ASID
• Kevin Sprague, Allied ASID
• Alexia Bertsatos, Allied ASID, MA,
EDAC, IIDA Associate
• Jessica York, Allied ASID
• Julie Kent, Allied ASID
• Melissa Paddock, Allied ASID
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• Renee Nead, Associate ASID
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WELCOME NEW STUDENT MEMBERS
• Molly Abbott, Student ASID
• Juan Alonso, Student ASID
• Ceci Astorga, Student ASID
•C
ynthia Astorga,
Student ASID
•C
hristine Anderson,
Student ASID
• Sherry Bailey, Student ASID
• Haley Battung, Student ASID
• Jennifer Beget, Student ASID
• Sunny Biggs, Student ASID
• Kathryn Brower, Student ASID
• Katie Brunskill, Student ASID
• Heather Chasse, Student ASID
• Nicolle Christman, Student ASID
• Susan Clay, Student ASID
• Zachary Cohen, Student ASID
•N
ancy Conway-Dennis,
Student ASID
•C
hristina Dickinson,
Student ASID
• Jessica Drake, Student ASID
• Linda French, Student ASID
• Rachel Fulcher, Student ASID
• Edin Garcia, Student ASID
• Denise Gutwein, Student ASID
• Amanda Hathaway,
Student ASID
• Emily Henderson, Student ASID
• Danielle Hernandez,
Student ASID
• Anna Horan, Student ASID
• Kathryn Hubert, Student ASID
• Nicole Huff, Student ASID
• Jennifer In, Student ASID
• InSeon Lee, Student ASID
• Griselda Lopez, Student ASID
• Erica McKenna, Student ASID
• Aubrey Mollett, Student ASID
• Alexis Neuendorff, Student ASID
• Alexandra Patrick, Student ASID
• Haley Peterson, Student ASID
• Taylor Ray, Student ASID
• Casey Lu Raymer, Student ASID
• Keira Schultz, Student ASID
• Joan Sleeth, Student ASID
• Aubree Smith, Student ASID
• Lea Smith, Student ASID
• Timothy Smith, Student ASID
• Lisa Thiessen, Student ASID
• Shawna Tolbert, Student ASID
• Yolanda Trujillo, Student ASID
• Julie Vanderplow, Student ASID
• Annie Vincent, Student ASID
• Shauna Walker, Student ASID
• Regina Watts, Student ASID
• Sarah Whitman, Student ASID
• Elise Young, Student ASID
• Jon Zaborski, Student ASID
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ARIZONA LAW: WHAT INTERIOR DESIGNERS,
DECORATORS AND ARCHITECTS HAVE GOT
TO KNOW
BY BONNIE J. LEWI S , A L L I E D A S I D, A S S O C . I I DA , C A P S
EDITOR, D E S E R T D E S I G N M A G A Z I N E
D
o you select, specify or purchase flooring materials? Window
treatment? Lighting fixtures and ceiling fans? Cabinetry? Wall and ceiling
treatment? Interior architectural details, built-ins or fireplaces? Doors or
windows? Plumbing fixtures? Do you hire and fire general, specialty or sub-contractors? If you answered yes
to any (or all), and you do it in Arizona, you are required by state law to be a licensed contractor. The one
exception to this is if you only provide drawing(s) and/or a color board and provide no additional consulting,
services, or meetings, including site visits during the construction/installation.
At a Chapter meeting in September, Lawrence R. Mathews, Chief of Licensing, and Dave Gustafson,
Licensing Specialist, both with the State of Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), presented the law and
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explained how it pertains and specifically
applies to us. The bottom line is that under the context of the law we
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are “consultants,” which
equates to “contractor”
by definition:
ARIZONA LAW 321101D - ARIZONA
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TITLE 32, CHAPTER 10:
B. “Contractor” includes
subcontractors, specialty
contractors (other than
gardeners) and consultants
representing themselves
as having the ability to
supervise or manage a
construction project for
the benefit of the property
owner including the hiring
and firing of specialty
contractors, the scheduling
of work on the project and
the selection and purchasing
of construction material.
MYTH: If I only select or
specify materials and have
the general contractor,
sub-contractor or client
purchase them, I am in
compliance with the law.
FACT: If you select or
specify construction
materials, which includes
anything permanently
attached to a building
structure such as flooring
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(hard surface or carpet); lighting fixtures; window treatment (hardware, shutters, blinds, etc); wall and ceiling
finishes/treatment; cabinetry; fireplaces and other interior architectural details; doors; windows; and plumbing
fixtures, you are required by Arizona law to be a licensed contractor.
YTH: The ROC is just trying to make more money by targeting interior designers, decorators and architects.
M
FACT: The law was in place long before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors was established to enforce it.
As a State Regulatory Governing Body, their purpose is to protect the public from unlicensed and
unqualified contractors.
Emerald. This could be your best work yet.
MYTH: I only use sub-contractors
and specialty contractors, and they
don’t have to be licensed.
FACT: Sub-contractors and specialty
contractors must be licensed by
the ROC for construction or
home repair and remodeling jobs
having total project cost above
$1,000 or that require a building
permit. Unlicensed contractors can
endanger the health, safety and
welfare of the public.
YTH: I can provide project
M
management services, supervise, hire
and fire, and schedule the work of
contractors and sub-contractors.
FACT: In Arizona, only licensed
contractors can provide project
management services, supervise or
schedule the work of contractors,
sub-contractors or specialty
contractors. Unlicensed contractors
can endanger the health, safety and
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YTH: The ROC won’t be able to
M
police interior designers, decorators
and architects.
FACT: The Arizona ROC has mobile
field investigators patrolling the
streets looking for construction job
sites. Also, consumers use the ROC’s
“Unlicensed Contracting Tips
HOTLINE” to register complaints
against unlicensed individuals and
companies contracting and/or
advertising in violation of the law
and/or to report problems. And, if
not named directly, interior designers
have been dragged in or called out by
the general or sub-contractors during
ROC investigations.
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MYTH: No worries, I’ve never heard of any interior designers have been caught violating this law or being
prosecuted before.
FACT: There have been cases where interior designers were prosecuted in Arizona.
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATION?
1. A civil penalty fine of $2,500 per occurrence.
2. Possible imprisonment.
3. Licensure could be denied or delayed with a one-year waiting period with civil penalty ramifications.
YOUR OPTIONS TO COMPLY WITH ARIZONA LAW AND PRACTICE YOUR PROFESSION
• Become a licensed contractor:
• B/KB-2 – General Residential Contractor/General Small Commercial Contractor
• B-3/CR-61 – Limited Remodeling and Repair Contractor (Residential/Commercial)
• Be employed by a licensed contractor.
• Partner with a licensed contractor to be a 1099 employee for interior design services. Note: Clients MUST
contract and pay the licensed contractor for interior design services, NOT you or your firm. In other
words, no transaction is made between the client and the interior designer, decorator or architect.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A LICENSED CONTRACTOR?
1. Being in compliance with with Arizona law.
2. Ability to command a higher fee as a licensed contractor/ROC.
3. Opportunity to increase revenue by serving as the general contractor (GC) on your projects, which enables
you to hire the sub-contractors.
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WHAT’S REQUIRED TO BECOME A LICENSED CONTRACTOR?
1. Four years of practical or managerial experience (two of the four years must have been in the past 10 years).
2. Complete the STATE OF ARIZONA REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS APPLICATION FOR
CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE.
3. Complete the ARIZONA RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR EXAMINATION
REGISTRATION FORM for two business exams and one trade.
4. Pass the exams.
5. Be properly insured (general liability and in some cases Workman’s Compensation)
6. Become properly bonded for licensing.
7. Have a background check completed.
8. Submit all required items at one time.
9. Pay license fee (amount based on license classification)
Note:
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icenses are held by entities, so there is just one fee per firm (all employees are covered under
that umbrella).
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CONTACT:
Licensing
State of Arizona Registrar of Contractors www.azroc.gov
(Information, forms and instructions)
Dave Gustafson, Licensing Specialist
dave.gustafson@azroc.gov
602.771.6814
Study and Examination
PSI Services, LLC
(Third-party, independent agency)
www.psiexams.com
1.800.733.9267
OR
Lawrence Mathews, Chief of Licensing
lawrencem@azroc.gov
602.542.1525
IF YOU’RE NOT INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LICENSED CONTRACTOR AND
WANT TO CONTINUE PRACTICING AND BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW:
Consider partnering as a 1099 employee (for the interior design services) with a licensed
contractor. We have two members in our ASID Arizona North Chapter that are licensed contractors
and would be happy to partner with you.
Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID
Dale Kendall, Industry Partner Rep.
for Kendallwood Design, Inc.
Renovation Generation/PHG
Asset Management & Development Co, LLC
President
Residential & Commercial Contracting
Kendallwood Design, Inc.
ROC 188246
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E: Gretchen@rengenhq.com
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O: 602.882.2228
E: Dale@Kendallwoods.com
O: 602.252.3844
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HOME
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TRADE SHOW OFFERS
& DESIGN SHOW
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ASID DESIGNERS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS
BY PAULA QUAN, I ND U ST RY PA RT NE R R E P. FO R
BRIZO/ DELTA A ND TOTO, L LC
Director At Larg e/ I ndustry Partner Liaison
I
n the past, our trade shows have been limited to industry partners exhibiting to interior
design professional attendees. The decision was made to do something new and different for 2015.
ASID Arizona North Chapter is partnering with AZ Big Media and IFDA in the Home Furnishing &
Design Show at WestWorld in Scottsdale on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. Attendance is expected
to reach between 5,000 and 7,000.
This show offers interior designers and industry partners opportunities to speak, participate in an “Ask an
Expert” complimentary consultation, and/or exhibit to and network with homeowners from luxury zip codes,
as well as the general public,
as they look for the latest
products and design service
providers. Educating potential
clients about products and
services available by working
with a design professional is
the aim of this partnership.
For more information or
to participate:
• Speaker Seminar:
presentation, lecture or
demonstration. Contact:
Cindy Lewton, ASID at
cindylewtonasid@gmail.com
• Ask an Expert:
Be matched with a
homeowner to provide a
30-minute complimentary
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presidentelect@asidaznorth.org
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BY KAROL DEWULF NIC KELL
E ditor , P hoeni x H ome & G arden
The “new” transitional
A
s both a wordsmith and a design junkie, I’m always intrigued by the recycling of
terminology and of design styles—especially when they’re tied together. This is a perfect example:
Transitional. A term that means moving from one state to another is also a style that is, once again, being
embraced by both consumers and designers.
I first heard transitional used years ago to describe furniture that was basically Danish Modern. (In retrospect,
that’s rather funny.) When I was editor in chief at Traditional Home, one of my favorite interior designers was
Barbara Barry, whose innovative twist on classic interiors made her a leading visionary of transitional style. Today,
transitional is an umbrella term for rooms and furnishings that mix traditional and contemporary elements.
Some common characteristics of transitional style rooms are relaxed furniture forms, implied versus explicit luxury, a
penchant for natural materials, soft, soothing color schemes and only a whisper of pattern. Rooms are elegant, but welcoming,
timeless, but on trend.
Consumers are drawn to this look because it’s easy to live with and understand. When traditional is too formal and
contemporary too restrictive, transitional becomes a good choice. It plays well with a wide sweep of architecture, looking great
in cosmopolitan spaces, but also in suburban homes. Transitional interiors are a good foil for collections, including art, antiques
and rugs. And, individual pieces, especially chairs, tables and lamps are flexible, moving from room to room or house to house
when a homeowner’s needs or address change.
Transitional may already be in your portfolio; it most definitely will be a term bantered around by clients.
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Commercial
Design Trends
To get a bird’s eye view of
what’s happening in commercial design,
we invited three of our Chapter’s
seasoned, award-winning interior designers
to give us their perspectives on the trends
in the commercial sectors they serve.
BY
Brian Cox
RA, Allied ASID
T
rends exist in all that we touch and do. In fact, just as Commercial, Residential
and Hospitality Design have polarized, so have trends that drive these disciplines. Health, comfort
and state of mind are now at the forefront of how spaces are designed today. These are good and
necessary trends. Adjacent to all of this are the trends that may or may not be appropriate or good,
but merely “a flash in the pan,” so to speak.
Bowman and Brooke LLP Law Firm Lobby and Reception designed by Cox James Architects. Whisper
Walls® provide sound control and LED lighting provides functional efficiency.
PHOTOgraphy COX JAMES ARCHITECTS
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A
As designers, we need to look at what makes sense
in the long term for our clients. Leased space is longterm in most cases. A lot of trends are not, which
contributes to offices that are “dated” and “gimmicky.”
Initially, a trend may start regionally because of what is
important or is a direct function or attribute regarding
that region. The trend may become universal if it
makes sense outside of where it began. In addition,
social media is affecting our lives more and more with
the speed and quantity of information available at our
fingertips. And, today’s society will grab something
quickly, and just as quickly look for what is next.
I remember the term “Kleenex Culture” where
the concern was that we would use something for the
short term and then throw it away. Today, people will
buy an inexpensive printer for the ink, and then throw
the printer away. Appliances are not made as well and
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have to seemingly be replaced sooner. We may recycle
more today than we did years ago, but does any of this
make any sense?
Getting back to health, comfort and a good state
of mind, one of the top requests is for better light,
both natural and artificial. Perimeter offices now have
glass walls to the corridors or, at least, a sidelight. Light
fixtures now use LED bulbs which take less energy,
last longer and produce better overall light quality.
Offices, in general, have fewer walls than ever before,
thereby opening up internal spaces to more light. A
greater sense of community within offices is being
pursued and attained with the lighter, openness of
space. Collaboration is both group specific and overall
spatially societal in how offices function and the
design solutions that support it.
Mechanical systems are now looked at for not only
air quality, but are scrutinized to a greater degree in
how they distribute the air and the ability to maintain
consistent comfort levels throughout the year. Noisy
mechanical systems are not acceptable, and usually are
targeted early on in the design process.
Along with mechanical system noise, the overall
control of sound in offices is more important,
especially with more open space where sound can
travel more easily.
The majority of our recent projects specifically
have incorporated the “good trends” of better lighting,
open planning, sound and acoustic control, along with
materials, finishes and colors that will have greater
longevity for the client. Some trends that come along
can be fun, but they need to be consistent with what
the client is all about and not the designer’s “favorite
flavor” of the moment.
Cox James Architects, founded nearly 30 years ago,
provides architecture and interior design services to
accounting firms, banks, brokerage firms, corporations,
hotels, law firms and restaurants while balancing
budget and functionality with a creative design
approach that results in beautiful, yet practical spaces.
BRIAN D. COX, RA, ALLIED ASID
PRINCIPAL
COX JAMES ARCHITECTS
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BY
T
LYNNE
BEYER
Allied ASID
he world of hospitality design is akin to residential
design on steroids! Everything one designs for the hospitality
environment has to be not only pleasing to the eye, touch, target
market and end-user, but also to the ROI (Return on Investment)
and the bottom line.
In designing hospitality projects, it is essential to design spaces with
up to the moment and innovative design, as well as incredible “back
of the house” capabilities. These are things such as ease of movement
for staff to serve, clean the areas, and to showcase the talents of
a world class Iron Chef. The use of the furnishings is extremely
heavy and unpredictable and one must design for all types of human
behavior…from ten guests dancing on the private dining room table,
to musicians jumping on cocktail tables during their performances!
The Metro Phoenix area draws in people from all over the world
with many of our hotels being Conde` Nast and Travel and Leisure
award-winners. The tastes and the expectations of these discerning
guests are high-touch, high-style. So the interior designer must be
educated in not only what the client will expect, but how to present
it and allow the hotel staff to maintain it.
The Jade Bar at the Sanctuary Resort – Paradise Valley, AZ, designed by
Lynne Beyer Design Inc. A backlit onyx drink rail provides an illuminated
divide between lounge dining and the bar while aligning interior spaces
with the outdoor patio and views. PHOTOgraphy: LYNNE BEYER DESIGN INC.
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One’s sense of arrival immediately informs you
of what you can expect from the staff, the design
of the interior, and the quality of your stay. Interior
and exterior spaces seem more cohesive and
indigenous in some cases. I see a trend to capitalize
more on the area you are visiting in the design of
the spaces.
One is greeted by a gift from the hotel, possibly
a gorgeous custom designed glass with a special
drink. Public spaces such as lobbies, bars and
restaurants are functioning at all hours of the day as
WiFi and refreshment areas. Rooms are expected
to be furnished and function with residential feel,
highest quality, no trace of the previous guests, and
with many amenities. Places to work need to be in
the room, but not obviously desks.
New products such as Carnegie Xorel® are
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being used not only for wallcovering, but for
upholstery, with their sustainable, high-performance
qualities and durability. The product has “memory,”
in that if a pen or a pin punches through it, it
will recover itself. It is anti-microbial as well as
cleanable, even with bleach. Xorel is offered in
embroidered patterns and gorgeous designs. This is
revolutionary for the needs of the hospitality world.
I expect to see many more of these kinds of
durable products in the coming months and a
competitive market for them as well.
Lynne Beyer, founder of Lynne Beyer Design has
been an Allied Member of ASID for 28 years. She
and her firm are known for professionalism, breadth
of residential and commercial experience, and
exceptional ability to quickly create elegant, livable
and functional spaces.
LYNNE BEYER, ALLIED ASID
PRINCIPAL
LYNNE BEYER DESIGN INC.
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BY
A
JANELLE K.
SCHICK
ASID
s everyone knows, the condo market burst back in 2008 and 2009,
and newly constructed projects sat empty or unfinished. Since then the multi-family
sector has surged to the highest levels since the 1980s. Now, as more and more cranes
are positioned over new multifamily projects, speculation is heard throughout our
design/build community about a bubble bursting in that segment as well.
It seems, however, that research negates that fear for several reasons. Where
banks may be hesitant to forge too deeply in the single family arena, multifamily
loan volumes are at an all-time high on bank balance sheets, making up 3.5% of all
outstanding bank loans, the highest level since 1992.
Artesia Model – Scottsdale, AZ, designed by Schick Design Group. Developing hip and
funky spaces within an enclosed Sales Center building helped these small spaces feel
more open with a sophisticated and contemporary air. MARK BOISCLAIR PHOTOGRAPHY
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Although the foreclosure crisis may have driven
people out of their homes and into apartments, most
of them went back into single family home rentals.
So where are the apartment market applicants?
Research shows the highest growth rate in the US
is with the 20 to 30 year-olds. Preferring to rent
until they are more comfortable with their financial
wellbeing, these young adults are living with their
parents (referred to as “prolonged adolescence”)
and are waiting longer to buy homes or get married
and have children. And, even as more Millennial
households (those born between 1977 and 2000,
according to Millennial Marketing) command
greater incomes, the backlog of renters in the
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market is not slowing.
All of the current and upcoming renters are
creating interesting challenges for multi-family
developers. They are all very tech savvy and
have immersed their lives in all the most current
technology available. It stands to reason they would
be most attracted to a project that offered access to
as much current technology available. Developers
cannot afford to ignore that desire and, as such, are
adapting the “digital at its core” philosophy within
their companies. The successful companies are
integrating technologies into every aspect of their
companies. They understand that Millennials do not
want to be tethered to a desk. Renters will be able to
review properties online, receive and
submit a lease agreement, and renew
it within the systems of the property
management company – only a few
of the benefits to the “digital core”
process.
On the other end of the spectrum,
Baby Boomers are creating a market
curious to those of us who value
views and space. In the Minneapolis/
St. Paul area more and more retail developers, in an
effort to bolster their properties, are looking to add
multi-family and condos to the vacant properties
surrounding their malls. It seems that convenience
is trumping land and long drives. What’s interesting
about that new idea is that, here in the Valley, we
started down this road several years ago and have been
ramping up our inventory since the economy has
started to recover.
This concept appeals to professionals and
pensioners, alike, who want the conveniences of urban
living without the hassles of big city life. Some of
them just want to continue to live in the community
they have lived in, or have grown up. They want
something more walkable, and they want flexibility.
With adversity, comes creativity. Stagnate
properties are being purchased and upgraded
to increase rents and appeal to broader markets.
Newly constructed properties are including the
newest technology demanded by the Millennials.
Professionals and Baby Boomers are creating markets
that are being satisfied by, of all things, an apartment
or condo on a mall. It seems there are no right
decisions on choosing an apartment over a condo.
There are just a multitude of options.
Schick Design Group, founded by Janelle K.
Schick, ASID, 30 years ago, is a collective group of
highly talented, creative design professionals that
specialize in hospitality, residential and senior living
interior design nationwide.
JANELLE K. SCHICK, ASID
PRINCIPAL AND OWNER
SCHICK DESIGN GROUP
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Commercial Tenant Improvement (TI) Project:
Interior Design Studio
I
BY
ANGELICA HENRY
ASID
n the spring of 2014 Angelica Henry Design
settled into their new location off the 101 and
Raintree Drive in the Scottsdale Airpark, but not
before undergoing a full-on TI project. The space was
converted into an interior design studio that gives the
studio’s designers the perfect opportunity to showcase
their creativity to clients, while displaying the product
and craftsmanship of many of the vendors they work
with on a daily basis.
Some of the major changes to the existing space
included removing walls, relocating the kitchenette,
and adding glass partitions with privacy window
film to define the new conference room. The library
was designed with custom cabinetry by Distinctive
Custom Cabinetry to accommodate everything from
large format samples to catalogs and smaller samples.
The designers wanted to fuse some of the
building’s raw materials with new modern and more
refined finishes. Thus, industrial materials such as
brick, concrete, and metal were mixed with warm
wood finishes and soft upholstered walls below an
exposed HVAC system.
Porcelain tile reminiscent of a classic white marble
sets a neutral and timeless palette for the studio, while
decorative metal inserts and trim on the baseboard
create a modern aesthetic. A natural satin walnut
finish is integrated throughout the office to infuse a
natural and organic material that contrasts nicely with
the crisp tile and wall colors. Samsung Radianz™
Quartz countertops sourced from Arizona Tile and
fabricated by Stockett Tile & Granite are showcased
at the reception desk and conference room. Other
specialty finishes include a beautiful shimmering mica
plaster by Hopper Finishes and a chevron pattern
upholstered wall, which doubles as a tackboard surface
for client presentations, installed by Sound Resolution
Specialists. The conference room table features a
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beautiful cast glass with linear texture by Meltdown
Glass and a concrete and chrome base by Flux Design
and Concrete Interiors.
The custom reception desk by Wood Design
provides a warm welcome to guests with natural
quarter sawn walnut panels offset by stainless reveals,
finished off with a sleek satin nickel hammered metal
countertop. Just across the hall, a custom shelving
unit provides a creative space to display magazines
and materials which people can peruse while they
wait. New LED lighting replaced fluorescent lights
while art lights showcase project photos and awards.
A custom chrome and steel pipe chandelier is being
made by Hinkley’s Lighting Factory and will be
suspended above the conference table to illustrate the
custom abilities of our vendors. The juxtaposition of
these varied rustic materials against modern finishes
creates a well balanced aesthetic.
As with any project, hiccups were bound to occur.
One major setback arose when one of the conference
room glass walls crashed down during installation,
which damaged much of the surrounding new floor
tile and drywall!
Originally a dark and uninspired space, this office is
now filled with light, inspirational finishes and unique
elements that demonstrate the limitless creativity that a
design professional can provide.
Please give us a call at 480.502.6605 to set up a
meeting and check out our new office.
ANGELICA HENRY, ASID,
ANGELICA HENRY DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHY: ANGELICA HENRY DESIGN
BELOW TOP: Conference Room “Before”
BELOW BOTTOM: Conference Room “After”
Client Waiting Area
Reception
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INTERIOR DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
CHRIS JOVANELLY
ALLIED ASID, PRINCIPAL CHRIS JOVANELLY INTERIOR DESIGN LLC
About Chris
chris always knew he wanted to own
a business. Prior to pursuing a degree in Interior
Design, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business,
with a major in Entrepreneurship and Marketing.
When Chris graduated from Scottsdale Community
College’s (SCC) Interior Design program, he wanted
to recognize success as a designer as quickly as possible.
He knew his work ethic was strong, and that he could
create great design. Following an internship with
Ernesto Garcia, ASID, which Chris considers priceless,
he started Chris Jovanelly Interior Design, LLC. It was
2008 and he was 25.
Chris first became interested in interior design
at a very young age. His mother was a big influence,
and still is to this day. She has an appreciation for
good design, and that rubbed off on him. In Business
College he made friends with two interior designers,
and had the opportunity to see what they did on a
day-to-day basis. He thought it was great. Chris hired
an interior designer named Tim McLendon that did
2nd Place, Residence Under 3,500 SF, 2014 ASID Design Excellence
Award PHOTO: HIGH RESMEDIA
an amazing job on his home in South Carolina, and
when he moved to Arizona, he hired another designer,
Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASID (a member of our Chapter).
Chris loved every minute he spent with Lili and he
thought her work was awesome. Her guidance led
Chris to call her six months later to ask if he could
shadow her. She brought him on as an assistant, and
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directed him toward an education and a career in
interior design. Nine years later, Chris couldn’t be
more thankful for Lili’s influence.
Chris attributes the education he received at SCC
and the subsequent real world experience he gained
from Ernesto with setting him up for success in the
business of interior design. He learned and had fun.
With that came exposure to the industry, and the most
rewarding experience any student could ask for.
Insight Into Chris’ Work
Chris’ core competency is contemporary design,
and that’s what clients are looking for when they hire
him. They want a wow-factor; they want something
bold, and that is what he delivers. So in a sense, his
design aesthetic is seamlessly incorporated into any
environment, commercial or residential. The immediate
experience that’s felt when you first enter a space is
Chris’ favorite part. He likes the wow-factor.
In designing commercial offices, Chris creates a
look that non-verbally communicates the company’s
desired image to those who work there and those who
visit. His clients want a bold, energizing, contemporary
design that will appeal to the creative class, and will
attract top talent.
He creates space that functions in such a way that
employees will be as productive and pleasant as possible,
and layouts that suit the needs of the client (i.e. the
balance of employee personal space vs. ability to interact
with each other, when necessary).
A current project with Nexus 21, (which hasn’t been
photographed, yet) who manufactures cutting-edge lift
systems for televisions and specialty applications, Chris’
firm replaced an entire wall of the president’s office
with a glass pocket wall. The president needed to be
part of the main floor, so now his office is open and
part of the action.
Chris also created a marketing/creative
department for three employees to have some
separation from the main floor action. He gave
this space a different look and completely different
layout than the rest of the office. Instead of
traditional systems furniture, Chris planned an open
layout without vertical partitions that encouraged
teamwork. Lounge seating and modern finishes and
fixtures create a casual but energetic environment.
Student Chapters
student focus
STUDENT FOCUS
BY K ATIE BRUNS K ILL , ST U D E NT A S I D
Student R epresentati ve to the Board
■ INTRODUC TION
Hello! I am the new Student Representative to the Board of the ASID Arizona North Chapter. I am a second
year Interior Design student at Scottsdale Community College (SCC). I will graduate with an Associate Degree in
May 2015 and plan to continue my education.
As the Student Representative to the Board (SRB) it is my responsibility to represent all ASID Student Chapters
and ASID student members. I serve as the liaison between the professionals and students. Some of my duties include
attending the monthly Board meetings (as a voting member), attending ASID events, and communicating with
student chapter presidents, faculty advisers, professional liaisons, and committee chairs. I will regularly report on
student achievements and concerns, so please be sure to email me your successes, questions or feedback at: srb@
asidaznorth.org.
Be sure to stay connected with ASID and the Chapter via:
Chapter website: www.asidaznorth.org
National website: www.asid.org
Chapter Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/groups/99262973020/
Chapter LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/groups/ASID-Arizona-North-Chapter
New program director Cherise “CJ” Robb redesigned the classroom with new technology, furniture, and
materials. Next up is the resource library, which will be a collaboration of faculty and students.
MCC
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The Phoenix College Interior Design Club, including six ASID students, and Ken Roberts, FASID, Phoenix
College Program Director, is gearing up for a revitalization project of the interior spaces of Toby House, a residential
counseling and mental health treatment center in downtown Phoenix.
SCOTTDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SCC)
SCC
T-shirts and totes imprinted with a design by ASID Student Chapter Board member, Arik Spaulding, Student
ASID were produced and sold throughout the Fall Semester as a fund-raiser. Board members proudly wore the
shirts at school events.
On October 9th at Facings of America, the Chapter hosted a “Stage Off ” competition where the students
submitted a before and after photo of any space they created, large or small. Elise Young, Student ASID won with
her dramatic bedroom transformation. It was the largest Stage Off turn out yet!
October 17th, Lindsay Schultz, ASID spoke at a luncheon at the SCC Artichoke Grill. She shared how she works
as a residential designer and gave us presentation tips.
Also on October 17th, SCC was one of several colleges that participated in the Top Golf Event sponsored by
ASID Arizona North Chapter. It was a great way for students to meet ASID student members and bond over design.
A “Showroom Shuffle” was held on November 14th at the Scottsdale 68 Design District. Students visited John
Brooks, Costello Childs, Dean Warren, and Floor Styles. Each showroom welcomed students and educated us on
their products and lines. Floor Styles even hosted a student lunch.
“Change for Change” recently kicked off. Students donate spare change to raise funds to purchase clothes and
toys for a Sudanese refugee family in need. Already our students have been generous.
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members may advance to allied membership upon graduation. Advancing is easy and comes with significant savings as an
incentive for continuing membership with ASID!
ASID hopes your student membership has helped you forge a personal network of professional contacts that will help
you advance your career. By becoming an allied member, you will stay connected to the largest network of interior design
professionals.Your affiliation with ASID distinguishes you to the public, your potential client base, with a mark of qualification
that sets you apart from the competition.
The success of ASID is proven by its vast membership of interior designers, from the brightest newcomers to the wisest
pioneers. Through their membership in ASID, students, practitioners, educators and industry representatives comprise a
community of people committed to interior design. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to extend those contacts - advance
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or technical school).
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