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The Art of Placement, Inc. 20938 Pacifico Terrace Boca Raton, Florida 33433 Phone: (561) 479-2290 Fax: (561) 477-9151 E-mail: vistage@aol.com Web Site: www.theartofplacement.cc State License No. IB26001015
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he Art of Placement is changing the direction of Florida Interior Design!
With backgrounds rich in both Design and Interior Arrangement we are well positioned to offer you the best of both worlds. Our philosophy is that proper placement and attention to architectural detail is the key to creating a beautiful living environment. Our goal is to reflect each client’s personal style. We begin with the individuality and tastes of our clients, add in The Art of Placements’ imagination and use of formulas perfected thru the years to come up with just the right recipe for success. Conceptual Design Development and Project Management (working hand in hand with your Architect and/or Builder) are only two of the Design Solutions Services offered by my firm. I invite you to visit our website (www.theartofplacement.cc) to learn more….Whether you’re local, out of state or an International client, satisfaction is The Art of Placement’s highest priority.
Nancy Feldman, President
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ounder and Owner, Nancy Feldman who established the firm in 1997, has earned her title as one of the “Designing Women to Watch” by the Women’s Business Journal and one of Traditional Home Magazines recommended Miami Interior Decorators. She grew up surrounded by creativity. Her dentist/sculptor father and singer mother bought old homes in Massachusetts that they restored with the help of craftsmen from around the world and their young daughter. “You could say that my childhood was the beginning of my career in Interior Design. Luxurious, sumptuous, whimsical and breathtaking were all some of our favorite adjectives! Fast forward to the present where my clients say the three new words they learned from me are “fabulous, spectacular and fun; you get the picture!!! My high end firm is no ordinary design firm! I’ve surrounded myself with a fabulous team of craftsmen, no two projects look alike and every new space is approached with an open mind and the utmost creativity. We produce spectacular results. Call or e-mail us to set up an appointment. We look forward to making your dream a reality. Nancy Feldman, President The Art of Placement, Inc.
Featured Properties About the Cover: This exquisite golf course view needed no window treatments, instead we dressed the windows with whimsical trompe l’oeil and faux painted the chandelier.
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The Art of Placement is published on behalf of The Art Of Placement, Inc. by Summit Design Group. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. For information or comments regarding this publication contact, Summit Design Group, 6876 Sun River Road, Boynton Beach, Fl 33437. Tel: 561.995.8100 or E-Mail: info@summitmagazines.com.
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ur clients always say. . .
“The Art of Placement is more than just a
Decorating firm!” It's true, we're different! In addition to being a full service design firm we also specialize in Visual Coordination. (creative yet precise placement techniques). When we apply these techniques to new construction we produce amazing results that ensure an alternative to typical space planning and design. When we apply these techniques to rearranging what people already own we
can offer an affordable alternative to redesign and redecorating. "I have a theory that individuals who’ve spent years collecting things may not want to reinvent the wheel. I believe strongly that you should have an alternative to starting over from scratch. Voila, The Art of Placement, Inc. A company that brings both passion and talent to placing what
you've amassed over the years! Whether we're staging homes for sale, doing one of our 48 hr. stressless moveins, a one-day makeover or a large scale design project from scratch; we always incorporate our Visual Coordination techniques into the job. Residential, Hospitality or Commercial, I know you want a look that's unique!
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For an Appointment, please call The Art of Placement : (561) 479-2290
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Everything Custom Design Furniture manufactures is custom to order - “client-specific� furniture designs handcrafted the old fashion way with quality materials and fine workmanship.
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You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression! Redecorating, Renovating or beginning a large scale Design project from the ground up can be daunting! Select your Interior Designer at the same time you select your Architect and Builder. The Art of Placement, Inc. provides project management from conceptual design straight through to installation! Our portfolio includes multi million dollar residences, boutique hotels and commercial projects.
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Full Service Design Project Management Construction Management Renovation On-line Design Staging Your Home For Sale Stressless Move-in's Two Hour Consults
We believe in the “team approach” which means if you don’t already have an architect or licensed contractor for us to work with on your project we have access to some of the very best! “Custom design” also covers everything from furniture built to actually fit the size of your rooms, to the finest in window treatments, bedding, built in libraries, kitchens, bathrooms, staircases and more! We’ve designed chandeliers dripping with huge natural crystals and shells and come up with fabulous leather and faux treatments for the walls! We pride ourselves on not having a “signature style” because it means that each new project is exciting and spectacular because we get to make it all about you! Contemporary, Traditional, Transitional and more! Yachts and Private Aircraft…….our satisfied clientele tells it all! Take advantage of our talents, you’ll be glad you did! 7 -The Art of Placement
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Plumbing, the question becomes how to access that water. Design industries have thrived on channeling water most efficiently. And beautifully through the fixture of a house. The primary two methods through which stunning beauty can be achieved are sinks and showers. Considering how to bring the essential elements out of the woodwork is the basis for making a house a home.
Faucets Water turns on and water turns off. One knob is for hot and the other cold. Faucets can be as straight forward as you like, but the industry is such that faucets need not be as basic as one might think. Many of the larger plumbing hardware companies offer an enormous array of faucet designs. Certain models are more appropriate for kitchen sinks just as others may be best suited for bathrooms, showers and tubs. Most are far more elegant in design than those found in a laundry room. Materials for faucet units can vary as well, depending on the style sought to best complement a room. Chrome, white or almond enamel, polished brass, and any array of other colors can ideally suit the sink environment.
Sinks Variety in sinks is as distinct as the faucets that fill them. The utility room, bathrooms, and kitchen all demand unique designs to best accommodate their purposes. Kitchens - Dual chamber sinks best serve the kitchen and utility rooms. Separate water containers allow users to
use one side for washing and the other for rinsing. One long-neck faucet or a snake-extension can reach to all areas of such sinks, thereby simplifying any work to be done. In the kitchen, cast iron assemblies combine heartiness with elegance for utilitarian attractiveness. For smaller kitchens, dual chambers in-corner installations extending out along perpendicular counter space. Corner models allow otherwise wasted space to be more readily utilized. When a great deal of cooking is
that come with casings that angle outward. It is better to overestimate the amount of water you expect to use - that way, no surprises will leave you with difficult water spots surrounding your sink. Bathrooms ask for smaller sinks. When trying to establish a historical feel within a modern home, upright standalone units can be the perfect fit. Pedestal lavatories come in a wide range of stylesthe perfect match simply requires browsing a few specialty company catalogs. Countertop lavatories are currently more common. Set into bathroom shelving and counters, these also come in an array of styles, any number of which can serve the purpose of those who seek to dress up their bathrooms or follow up on custom visions. Bathroom fixtures of china offer a classic elegance, though ceramic covered cast iron styles give lasting durability.
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involved, triple bowl designs can save both time and energy of the cook. Using one chamber for used pots and pans, a central chamber for disposal, and the third for washing food, the kitchen can remain tidy throughout the most involved meal preparations. A consideration to make while looking into both large and small sinks is how well the unit contains water. Selfrimming sinks keep messes to a minimum, eliminating the frustrations
Different materials provide effective molds for shower or shower/tub combinations. Acrylics can be vacuum formed from solid sheets to create seamless onepiece units. Acrylic surfaces are strong and resilient, and the smooth contours enabled by the single-piece molds make for gentle bathing experiences. Gel-coated fiber-glass utilizes a fiberglass base covered by sprayed-on gel coating. Extra reinforcing can be used in higher stress areas. Features to seek include favored curves in the mold design, adequate shelving to meet the needs of an individual, couple, family, or guests, and beautiful tiles or back wall 9 -The Art of Placement
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WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE (CON’T)
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portions of the entire unit to help make every shower an aesthetically enjoyable experience. Options that dress up a shower can include anything that comes to the mind of the homeowner. Some possibilities include dome lights; mood lighting creates instant ambiance in a shower. Changing the bulb or filtering lens can provide a color of choice for any occasion. Another consideration is the hand-held shower head. Adjustable spray nozzles can transform a shower from the massage of a pulse spray, to the gentle
The most visible feature of the shower is the door. Frameless or framed, in silver, gold, or another color, careful thought should be given to the most efficient and flattering design. Extruding lines are common on unpolished aluminum frames. Flush framework can be most attractive though it can warp over time, depending on the quality of material used. The glass within the frame is another consideration. Thickness of the tempered glass affects clarity of vision as well as durability of the structure. The following glass options can be found at
steady, allowing bathers to selfdetermine when the bath should end, rather than forcing them out of the tub when the water lowers to room temperature. The tub industry has embraced technological developments whole heartedly. Whirlpools, jets, and improved lumbar supports are only some of the basics to look for in new tubs.
E s s e n t i al s Taking the time to dress up essential elements means the difference between an impersonal house and a well-loved home. The difference is in the details. Look at fixtures and installations in houses and hotels alike to establish favored preferences. Then, by browsing online or visiting home-making studios, it becomes easy to custom design dreams. (END)
cascade of a fine mist When trying to establish a historical feel within a modern home, upright standalone units can be the perfect fit. Pedestal lavatories come in a wide range of styles, the perfect match simply requires browsing a few specialty company websites. Countertop lavatories are currently more common. Set into bathroom shelving and counters, these also come in an array of styles, any number of which can serve the purposes of those who seek to dress up their bathrooms. Grab bars along the side of a unit along with textured floors aid bathers in maintaining balance and a slip free environment
shower specialists: Clear, Glue, Chip, Obscure, Rain, Reed, Smooth, and Rough Tubs One problem with baths has been the tendency for water to cool during the course of the experience. Through-out the history of the bath, the only way to maintain temperature was to add boiling or nearboiling water to the tub while bathing, or keep the faucet running to balance the ratio of lost heat with incoming water. Technology has changed all that for bath-lovers. In-line heaters come part and parcel with certain whirlpool units and bathtubs. Warming recirculating water keeps water temperature 10 -The Art of Placement
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The Art of Placement, Inc. TIMELESS
Relocation Services Stressless Residential Move-Ins
R elocating? We’ve moved people in
from all over the world! Are you already wondering where everything will go? Is the furniture going to fit? Will the art look good on that wall? Well, The Art of Placement can make your move stressless! While you're having a day of beauty, playing golf or going back to work, we'll be placing your furniture and accessories and hanging all of your art. We have the skills necessary to turn your new house into the place you'll call home and while we’re at it, we’ll leave you with a list of any additional pieces we think you may need (along with details like colorways for walls, dimensions of furniture and more! Since we’re a Design Firm we’re capable of handling any of the extra touches (window treatments, built-ins, remodeling, etc.) that may be necessary to complete your look. Call (561)479-2290 to discuss all of your moving details. Staging Your Home, Hotel or Office For Sale
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you already own. If you have the right budget, unfurnished properties can be filled within hours! We do not do rentals. The Art of Placement, Inc. has a proven track record of creating a setting the buyer can’t resist. If your property has sat on the market too long we are the company you need! Call (561) 479-2290 today. Commercial Move-Ins
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Our “Staging Consult” will help to give you the competitive edge you need to get your property sold. Tips, color selection and how to’s necessary to sell faster and get closer to your asking price. For furnished properties, we will quote you a price for our crew to come in and stage your property working with what
We’re adept at pulling together your new space! We can do as much or as little as you need! The Art of Placement has a great team in place (made up of creative artisians) who can handle the space planning, buildout and design for your entire project. Once our Design team and you have worked out your new look we’ll apply our unique placement techniques to your move-in. Depending upon how large or small your project is we can either work hand in hand with your movers, recommend a firm or handle the smaller jobs with our own crew! For those with the smaller budgets we have a diverse selection of “truck art” (great art & accessories with affordable pricing) to decorate your walls and offices and we represent artists who offer affordable originals as well! We produce spectacular results!
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The The Art Designer of Placement Nancy Feldman
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ancy is an A.S.I.D. Allied Member and noted “Visual Coordinator”, one who specializes in the use of creative, yet precise placement techniques. She and her designs have appeared in such notable publications as “Florida Design Magazine, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Broward and Miami Design Magazines, Haute Living Magazine, and the Spectacular Homes of South Florida Coffee Table book available in Barnes and Noble. She has also appeared regularly on NBC/WPTV’s Affiliated television programs “The Design Patrol” and “Designing Made Easy”.
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iring an interior design professional can often be compared to interviewing for a new relative. This new relative is going to get to know you and your family intimately. As a design professional I will learn about your lifestyle, your habits, your priorities, your entertaining, your daily schedule, your idiosyncracies, and your private life. We must create a relationship of mutual trust. The success of this effort is as much dependent upon you, the client, as it is on me and my staff. Most clients don’t like to discuss their budgets, but you really have to be comfortable with talking about this with your design professional in order to get started. The Art of Placement’s design professional can give you accurate estimates, but these are only as good as the information you provide. This is an investment in your comfort and lifestyle and has a significant return over time. Designs done well can improve your health, deepen your relationships, nurture your career, transform your image, and provide time for passionate past times and pursuits. When done right furnishings, rugs, artwork, accessories and even lighting become investments not costs. These purchases can be rearranged room by room and will move with you to your next home. There are many guidelines to make your project run smoother, whether you are working with a designer, contractor, builder or any other contractor. The Art of Placement, Inc.
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