The Tamarind Group Blog
Rugs Rugs Rugs!
Rugs Rugs Rugs! Making changes around the home for the Holidays? or any days. If you remember the “Design on a Dime” blog, we talked about using new rugs as a great way to help update the look of a room. Whether it’s a kitchen, bathroom, living or dining room, an area rug is a great statement piece. Check out the web sites of Surya (www.surya.com) and Dash & Albert (www.dashandalbert.com), great variety (sizes), colors & textures. The Tamarind Group offers tremendous pricing on these two manufacturers, and they ship directly to your home. Take advantage of this offer, check the web site, get their best internet price and I will beat it by at least 20% maybe more!! Read More →
Alzheimers Resident Design Ideas
If you have elderly relatives or are the primary caregiver for them you need to check this out. In preparation for our recent proposal to Clarity Point Memory Care (America’s “State of the Art” Memory care facility) the designers at The Tamarind Group researched designing for the elderly and memory challenged. What a learning experience! The Alzheimer’s resident has very specific needs, some of which I have detailed below. These should be considered when bringing an elderly family member into the house or furnishing a room for them at a local facility or residence. Seating should have a certain seat back pitch (closer to 90 degrees), and sturdy arms. The pitch allows for an easy rise and decent, and the arms help the person push up to rise. Dining chairs should all be arm chairs. The Tamarind Group can provide these type chairs to homeowners as well as facilities. Retail stores are not the place to shop for these items. Call 850-424-3537 for details. At... more
Why not “Design on a Dime”
Redecorating your home or condo can be a daunting task. Many questions will arise while considering the process, where do I start, can I afford a decorator, what rooms are the most important, what attracts potential renters, buyers etc. What every homeowner should know is that your main living space and your master bedroom should be first on your “to do” list. When trying to keep your costs down (if possible) plan on keeping the larger anchor items, such as sofas, dining tables / chairs, headboards, chests etc. You can create lots of impact by doing the following. more Read More →
