Please enjoy this feature and interview with the uber talented, award winning Interior Designer, Jan Showers! This is her second widely acclaimed book after Glamorous Rooms, Glamorous Retreats!
1. Jan, would you tell
our readers when you became interested in Interior Design and what sparked that
decision?
MY MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER LOVED IT AND I WAS INTERESTED IN
IT FROM THE TIME I COULD
LOOK AT MY MOTHER'S HOUSE BEAUTIFULS!
2. How would you describe
your style of décor; your special look?
UNDERSTATED LUXURY AND GLAMOUR,
AND ALWAYS COMFORTABLE AND INVITING. IT IS TRADITIONAL WITH A MODERN
EDGE.
3. I have noticed how
much you use art glass and Murano glass lamps quite often.
How important to you
is it to have fine art as a focal point when designing a home?
IT CAN MAKE OR
BREAK EVERYTHING! I LOVE
GOOD ART AND THINK IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS THE FOCAL POINT OF MOST ROOMS.
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| A glorious blue Murano Glass Lamp |
4. What are the things that inspire you; where do your ideas spring from when pulling a concept together?
ALL OVER THE PLACE! TRAVEL---I JUST RETURNED FROM PARIS AND AM SO INSPIRED BY THE COLORS OF THE TREES ALONG THE SEINE---WE TOOK AN EARLY EVENING CRUISE ON THE SEINE AND THE TREES WERE SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT---THE GREENS WERE STUNNING AGAINST THE BLUE SKY. I SUPPOSE COLOR ATTRACTS AND INSPIRES ME MORE THAN ALMOST
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| The Claudette Bench |
5. When you are on an antiques buying trip to Europe you probably go with a list of wants; however do you also bring back items that just may be perfect for a future project?
YES, I ALWAYS HAVE A LIST FOR SPECIFIC CLIENTS' NEEDS, BUT SINCE I HAVE A 6,000 SQ. FT. SHOWROOM IN THE DALLAS DESIGN CENTER, I BUY THINGS FOR IT THAT WILL WORK ON MANY PROJECTS, NOT JUST FOR MY CLIENTS BUT FOR MY DESIGNER CUSTOMERS AND THEIR CLIENTS.
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| Adore the lines of this Turquoise Lamp! |
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| The Classic Harrison Coffee Table |
6. Jan, congratulations on the 15 Year Anniversary of your fine Furnishings Line, The Jan Shower’s Collection! What are a few of your very favorite designs? I know I adore The Sabine tables; however I could list at least a dozen of your gorgeous pieces!
WE ACTUALLY SELECTED OUR FAVORITE AND MOST ICONIC 15 DESIGNS---A FEW OF THEM ARE: THE HARRISON COFFEE TABLE, THE #4 TURQUOISE LAMP, THE CLAUDETTE BENCH, THE DANIELE TETE A TETE AND THE VILLA SOFA
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| The elegant Danielle Tete a Tete |
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| The Coquille Sconce! |
HAVE A PASSION FOR DESIGN AND BE UNDERSTANDING WITH YOUR
CLIENTS---ALWAYS REMEMBER, IT'S THEIR HOME, NOT YOURS, BUT YOU OWE IT TO THEM
TO GIVE THEM YOUR BEST ADVICE BASED ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE
AND EXPERIENCE---THAT IS WHY THEY HIRED YOU!
Thank you so much, Jan, for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us today!
Thank you so much, Jan, for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us today!
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| The beautiful and oh so talented designer, Jan Showers! |
Thank you to Jan Showers for the copy of her wonderful book Glamorous Retreats.
The images are courtesy of Harry Abrams, photography by Jeff McNamara
You may purchase Jan's Books to add to your library at Amazon
Jan's website Jan Showers Interior Design
Jan's Collection is at Jan Showers.com
You may purchase Jan's Books to add to your library at Amazon
Jan's website Jan Showers Interior Design
Jan's Collection is at Jan Showers.com
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xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
