A recent family event got me thinking about how we honor our family (both past and present) in interior design. As a designer it is so easy to create a space devoid of all personalization and personal effects. But in reality this isn’t the way in which we live or we should live. For most of us family represents our path through this life and honoring them highlights their impact on who we are. I’ve had the honor to work with a two...

Houzz.com put out a great article on how best to design a one-walled kitchen and when this type of layout is most appropriate. JASON BALL interiors is honored to be included in the line-up of perfect examples of how to do it correctly. It’s a great read, so take a moment to learn if this type of kitchen design is right for your space. A Single-Wall Kitchen May Be the Single Best Choice Discover inspring landscaping ideas and find a top...

I was invited by Sub-Zero & Wolf to visit their wold headquarters in Wisconsin a couple of months ago. It worked out perfectly that I was able to wrap that trip into the JBi trip to High Point, NC. Sub-Zero & Wolf invites cabinet makers, interior designers and kitchen designers to come see their products, tour the factories and learn about what sets their products aside from the competition. This particular session was special because...

A trip to High Point Furniture Market for an interior designer is pure heaven! We get to see great new products, meet up with our trusted reps and gather new vendors from which to select products for our clients. The last blog entry focused on the new gold we’re seeing in finishes and fabrics. The other big trend is a return to color. We’re not talking about a few subtle shades, but big and bold jewel tones. By combining the jewel...

Twice a year ten of thousands of interior designers converge on the little sleepy town of High Point, North Carolina to attend the International Furniture Market or High Point Market. This year the design team from JASON BALL interiors made the trip across the country to see the latest and greatest furniture, lighting, accessories and lighting vendors are bringing to market. For an interior designer, it’s like being a kid in a candy...

We all know that interior designers like to make a statement in a room. Whether a really cool light fixture or a one-of-a-kind furniture piece, having that one element in a room is sometimes what pushing design right to the top. In designing a space, we are constantly on the lookout for interesting ways to push the envelope in ways that create a more interesting room scape, but also test our clients’ boundaries. The JBi team has always...