[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-mixing-metals-with-interior-designer-whittney-parkinson":3,"blog-related-mixing-metals-with-interior-designer-whittney-parkinson":32},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":24,"inlineProducts":25,"seo":26},359,"mixing-metals-with-interior-designer-whittney-parkinson","Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Do you know who our favorite timeless and eclectic interior designer is? If you're thinking \u003Ca href=\"http://whittneyparkinsondesign.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whittney Parkinson\u003C/a>, you're right! Whittney has been one of our long time favorite \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designers\u003C/a>, creating both beautiful and liveable spaces. Today we'll be featuring her latest renovation - the Bolderwood Project. Whittney is not just known for designing beautiful spaces, but also a mixing metals genius.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We caught up with Whittney Parkinson and got her insider tips for mixing metals in your home!\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-16878 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarah Shields\u003C/a> \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> Welcome, Whittney! We're huge fans of your design style, which you describe as a balance of timeless and eclectic design. Tell us more about your look and how you achieve this elegant aesthetic.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Whittney Parkinson:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> It’s been a real goal of mine this year, as a creative to truly dig deep & know my clients, as a family, as individuals, and what makes them tick. Anyone can design a beautiful show space, but to design a space tailored to the humans who utilize it, requires being purposeful. However, I still have to be cognizant of my brand, which tends to be a love child of traditionalism & modern simplicity. I tend to nod to both, with a goal of graceful aging, and anti-trend. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>KK:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> You have also mentioned growing up in a design-focused family. What are some of the memories or insights you recall that inspired you to go into the field?\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>WP: \u003C/strong>\u003C/em>My father is an architect and my mother was an interior designer. My sisters and I thought that every child grew up in show houses, or on dirty job sites, because it was our norm. It was important to my parents for us to be with them.  We would take notebooks into meetings, and take “fake notes”, but we thought we were truly contributing. I’m grateful for my degree in this field, but I know that so much more of my knowledge came from learning the construction process as a child, seeing client interaction face to face, and knowing that budgets are REAL. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-16894 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-23-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-16898 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-28-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarah Shields\u003C/a> \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/128986-Visual-Comfort-Country-Industrial-Polished-Nickel-White-Glass-Pendant-Large/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29280\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Visual-Comfort-Country-Industrial-Polished-Nickel-White-Glass-Pendant.jpg\" alt=\"pendant light\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/65790-Loloi-Skye-Global-Bazaar-Dark-Blue-Medallion-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27239\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_65790.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/71551-Lorry-Coastal-Platinum-Grey-Woven-Rope-Teak-Outdoor-Bar-Stool/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20302\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Lorry-Coastal-Platinum-Grey-Rope-Woven-Teak-Performance-Outdoor-Bar-Stool.jpg\" alt=\"counter stool\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>KK:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> One of our most popular blog articles is about how to mix metals. We noticed you also mix metals quite frequently in your work. Can we assume you're a fan of the trend? Why do you think this look is gaining popularity?\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>WP:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> To me, it is less about trend, and more about what visually appeals to the eye. Our eye by nature loves symmetry, but also interest. When you specify 1 metal in a space, if feels very 1 dimensional. However, when two metals are “holding hands” per say, then it feels more collected, layered & interesting. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>KK: \u003C/strong>\u003C/em>Do you have a go-to finish or a favorite metal tone that you like to work into your designs? \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>WP:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> I think the brass that extends beyond trend is unlacquered brass. It’s my favorite to use on plumbing fixtures, hardware, and exposed hinges on cabinetry. The patina when it ages is unmatchable.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-16896 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/\">Sarah Shields\u003C/a> \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Mixing Metals Tip #1:\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Brasses should generally be the same hue, and I always pair polished nickel instead of chrome with a brass. Polished nickel has a warmer undertone, that speaks more naturally, than the cool tones of chrome.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16880\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-68-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16890\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-72-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarah Shields\u003C/a> \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>KK:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> Most exciting mixed metal trend you've seen recently?\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>WP:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> I love seeing the introduction of copper mixed into kitchens. It’s warm, but it typically is introduced in the form of accessories or exposed pots and pans. It feels collected but feels so natural & timeless in a kitchen. The more patina the better!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>KK:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> Most cliché mixed metal trend that may need a break? \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>WP:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> I hate to say that anything is cliché’, because every space is so uniquely different, and I’m a huge proponent of gravitating towards what you love & brings happiness, regardless of finish, color, trend. But if you need guideline; what works for an older historic home, likely won’t for a more modern new build, so just be cognizant of the age of your home, and the architectural style. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16887\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-106-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarah Shields\u003C/a> \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Mixing Metals Tip #2:\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Try to avoid mixing beyond two metal tones, with one being the more dominate in the space.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16888\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-91-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16889\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-97-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarah Shields\u003C/a> \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/76659-Damian-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Wood-Tray/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27932\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Damian-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Wood-Tray.jpg\" alt=\"tray\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/111094-Arteriors-Knoxville-Industrial-Loft-White-Marble-Top-Mango-Wood-Round-Side-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26579\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_111094.jpg\" alt=\"side table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/52767-Highland-House-Etienne-Modern-Classic-Blue-Velvet-Nailhead-Trim-Sofa-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28824\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Highland-House-Etienne-Modern-Classic-Blue-Velvet-Nailhead-Trim-Sofa.jpg\" alt=\"sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">KK: \u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often worry that their metal finishes will clash. Is clashing finishes something to worry about? If so, how do you avoid it?\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>WP:\u003C/em>\u003C/strong> It’s all about hue and tone. Again, if I use a brass, I’ll likely pair it with a warm polished nickel. If I use a chrome, I’ll mix with black. To me (personally), brass and chrome are too opposite ends of the spectrum. I like for the metals to be different but speak the same language. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>KK:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> Do you have a favorite room or type of space you like to design? \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>WP:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> Hands down, the kitchen. Maybe it’s the Italian in me, but that’s where we spend so much of our time, as family’s. It’s the epicenter of every design. There are so many elements to a kitchen (cabinetry, flooring, back splash, lighting, counter tops, hardware), which is why It’s typically the jumping off point, when we do conceptual design. A kitchen is incredibly personal. Some clients like to cook, and others’ live the take-out life. Both are fine! But it allows me to peek into their day to day world, and learn how they function as a family. I like to know what has worked in the past, and what hasn’t. The goal of any design (kitchen or not), is to upgrade their lifestyle, so that it’s not only beautiful but they find true happiness in the individualized details, made just for them. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16881\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-79-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16891\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-80-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarah Shields\u003C/a> \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Mixing Metals Tip #3:\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Space out your metal finishes, so they aren’t congregated in one area. This balance allows the eye to move around the space & see interest. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16936\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-157-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" />\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16892\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-141-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-16893\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-152-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarah Shields\u003C/a> \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/71168-Tina-Modern-White-Performance-Upholstered-Seat-Black-Cane-Dining-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25086\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Tina-Modern-White-Performance-Upholstered-Seat-Black-Cane-Dining-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"dining chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/132700-Open-Box-Theodore-Alexander-Orion-Round-Brown-Wood-Brass-Corners-Wall-Mirror/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26560\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_44363-1.jpg\" alt=\"mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/32268-Palecek-Coastal-Beach-Tatum-Oversized-Handwoven-Chunky-Black-Seagrass-Basket/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whittneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21325\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-Coastal-Beach-Tatum-Oversized-Hand-woven-Chunky-Black-Seagrass-Basket.jpg\" alt=\"basket\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>KK:\u003C/em>\u003C/strong> What is the biggest challenge you've encountered as a designer? How did you handle it?\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>WP:\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> I think I speak for designer’s everywhere, when I say one of the largest challenges is trust. I feel it’s something that improves dramatically with time and experience. In the beginning of my career, I felt as though I was always repeating the phrase “just trust me”. The solution to this was answering as many questions for them as possible. Getting as many visuals in front of them early on as I could, to ensure we were on the same page. Lastly, (and most importantly) create boundaries. Reassuring that they hired me & my expertise for a reason.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16879\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/bolderwood-26-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing Metals with Interior Designer Whittney Parkinson\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.sarahshieldsphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarah Shields\u003C/a> \u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">About The Bolderwood Renovation\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">This 13-year-old home, that the clients has just purchased, had great bones architecturally, however the aesthetic was not their own. During the conceptual mood board phase of the design process, it kept gravitating to European (English in particular) inspired interiors. There was also a constant narrative early on to create a space that will age gracefully over time, with just a touch of modern. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">The request was for a functional, timeless, kid friendly space, chalk full of sneaky storage, tailored to this specific vivacious family of 4!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Much of the original lay out for this home was at a 45 degree angle. With angles, you lose space, every time. The goal was to shift the floor plan back to a 90 degree orientation which not only added square footage, but also made the space more symmetrical, which the eye craves naturally. Whittney\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\"> told the homeowners, (which is rare for a designer), that if she had to choose any project of her entire portfolio, that spoke to her true inner aesthetic, this project was it. It’s hard to choose a favorite room in this renovation, however the kitchen checks all of her personal favorite boxes; a combination of wood and painted cabinetry, beautiful lighting, antique mirror for bouncing light, natural stone countertops and a focal range hood. When can we move in?\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Whittney's Favorite KKH Mixing Metal Pieces\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/20787-Constanta-Regency-Black-Raffia-Round-Gold-Coffee-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whitneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29539\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_20787.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/28742-Ostrow-Modern-Classic-Black-Gold-Light-Chandelier?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whitneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29538\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_28742.jpg\" alt=\"chandelier\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/41823-Maribelle-Modern-Classic-Square-White-Marble-Top-Gold-Shelve-Coffee-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whitneyparkinson/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29537\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_41823.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Feeling inspired? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=whitneyparkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. 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