o quote a colleague who specializes in sustainable product research, “The Vinyl Institute has done a great job of misleading consumers about the toxicity of the products their industry produces… Inherently, petroleum-based products are toxic, regardless if they can be recycled.”

We all have our own personal styles at Waldron Designs, but in the end, what we design is tailored to what our clients desire and what suits their styles. That said, when it comes to lighting, I’m a “go big or disappear” kinda gal. I love light fixtures that fill a space and steal the show. It is light after all, one of the most wonderful things we can have in an interior space. So, why not go big? 

According to one of our favorite furniture retailers, Joybird, Washingtonians love Eclectic design. My favorite part about this is that we are the ONLY state that preferred this design style above all others. Ready for this to get even better? Eclectic design is described as “a type of interior design that blends different styles and motifs together to create a unique aesthetic” (Master Class). We chose a unique aesthetic, and we were the only ones to choose this.

I think about Pacific Northwest Design a lot. I am influenced by this style every day. After all, this is where we live and the style is a direct response to regionalism. It is entirely appropriate that a designer in the PNW think about and be influenced by the style originated by our region. However, I am also strongly influenced by modern design (see my post about Les Corbusier). Then, there’s the fact that… well, I live on an island as do the vast majority of my clients.

What is sustainable? Bamboo? Reclaimed wood? Did you know that it’s more than just the wood that is selected, but also the way that it is cut? Read on to find out more!