Salmon-Casson, Ltd. Receives Best of Houzz Award

Salmon-Casson, Ltd of Reston, VA Receives

Best Of Houzz 2015 Award

Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated 
Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals
 in the United States and Around the World

Reston, VA, January 29, 2015 – Salmon-Casson, Ltd of Reston has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The interior design firm, founded in 1988, was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers.” Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2015” badge on their profiles, helping Houzz users around the world who discover and love a professional’s work to learn even more about that business’ popularity and satisfaction rating among their peers in the Houzz community. 

"Salmon-Casson, Ltd. is so honored by this recognition of “Best of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction.  Our team is committed to making the design process effortless and enjoyable.  We love our clients and strive to meet their design needs with grace and respect," said Kim Casson, owner of Salmon-Casson. Ltd.

“Houzz provides homeowners with a 360 degree view of home building, remodeling and design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and products for their project,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to recognize Salmon-Casson, Ltd among our “Best Of” professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

Follow Salmon-Casson, Ltd. on Houzz at www.houzz.com/pro/kimcasson .

About Salmon-Casson, Ltd. 

Salmon-Casson, Ltd specializes in residential and light commercial spaces.  Projects include, building, remodeling, space planning, designing and staging.  Good interior design is felt as much as seen. Balancing color, light, shape, and texture creates an authentic expression that is yours alone. For over twenty years Kim Casson has helped clients create original spaces that are comfortable and elegant, inspiring and calming, surprising and soothing. For more information, visit www.salmoncasson.com 

About Houzz

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish - online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin and Sydney. For more information, visit www.houzz.com 

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Choosing the Right Fabric for a Chair or Sofa

Clients often ask me, "How do you know if a fabric will look good on a certain piece of upholstery?"

There is nothing worse than agonizing over a fabric selection for a chair or sofa only to discover weeks later when it is delivered to your home that it just doesn't work.

Here are a few basic tips to follow when selecting a fabric for upholstery:

• Look at the lines or silhouette of the piece to be upholstered.  Are the lines clean or busy?  Does it have a skirt or legs?  Is it tufted?  The fabric should follow the lines of the piece.  For example, if there is tufting, consider using a simple pattern or one that will not be distorted by the buttons (leather, solid velvets and linens look great on tufted furniture).  If the piece has a tall back, consider a stripe that will play to the vertical line.  If the pieces is curved, consider a fabric with a subtly fluid pattern.

• Use and function are key!  Consider the use and purpose of the upholstery when selecting the fabric.  Fragile silks, rayons and linens can be tricky on high use pieces.  Often these types of fabrics need to have a backing applied to them before upholstering.  Most reputable manufacturers will recommend this.  It adds stability and strength to the fabric.

• For very busy households or high use areas, consider using a performance fabric to cover your favorite chair or sofa.  Most textile and furniture manufacturers now offer a wide variety of performance fabrics that are suitable for interior use and offer added protection from sunlight, pets, sticky fingers and messy guests.  These fabrics have come a long way from the stiff acrylic fabrics your grandmother had on her porch furniture  The new performance textile lines--such as Crypton, Sunbrella or Bella Dura--boast soft, luxurious, sophisticated fabrics that pair beauty with durability.

• Be mindful of the scale and pattern repeat.  Large patterns can be lost when used on a small piece.  For example, you would not want to use a fabric with a large repeat on a small dining chair or the top of a bench or small ottoman.

• Large graphic prints are popular.  They look great on pieces with tight backs (no loose cushions on the seat back).  Tip--pair that with a lumbar pillow in a small print to create contrast!

• Don't be afraid to use a solid fabric.  It is not copping out!  Solids are restful, elegant and allow you to see the lines of the chair.

And, the Devil is in the Details!  Don't forget to consider nail trim, contrast pillows and decorative welting or trim.  All these elements add personality to the piece and make it your own!

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