The Centurion [news.centurionjewelry.com] According to color experts, the feeling is that cool toned, flat mid grays are out, and the softer warmer gray colors are in for retail or jewelry stores. The neutral color can go with most any other color paint you chose for...

The Centurion [news.centurionjewelry.com] The great news is there are more independent jewelry stores enlarging their space than closing them, meaning it is as important as ever to make a good impression with your exterior and interior designs. Often when I do design...

The Centurion [news.centurionjewelry.com] Recently, many of my clients have asked me about summer trends to incorporate into their store. This summer, trends I am seeing are natural materials and shades of green. Many clients are wanting to use more natural materials...

The Centurion [news.centurionjewelry.com] Traditionally, drop ceilings have been a standard design element in high end jewelry stores. It has always provided a creative look to the overall space. Here are a few new design concepts to think about while remodeling or...

The Plumb Club [plumbclub.com] The Plumb Club at JCK Las Vegas has brought together a group of companies with the newest ideas and products geared to helping retailers with daily business and sales. Leslie McGwire & Associates: Turn-key retail interior design...

The Centurion [news.centurionjewelry.com]Defining your space is all about your brands and images, how it gets people into your store, and what they do once they are there. This is the big picture: what are you selling, and who are you selling to? There needs to be a...

The Centurion [news.centurionjewelry.com]When working with my clients, my design process always starts with the style, look and color of the floor. For the past three or four years, most of my clients have chosen a wood look for their floors. The wood look creates a...

The Centurion [news.centurionjewelry.com]In my design meetings, clients often ask me what is the best type of flooring to use in their store. Majority of clients want real wood but are unaware about the pros and cons. I always recommend designer vinyl over wood. One...

The Centurion [news.centurionjewelry.com]When designing a jewelry store, I am often asked about using drapery in other parts of the store in addition to around the windows. Draperies can create an exquisite backdrop for interior walls and comprise a design element...