Interior Design Seminars
Leslie Hart-Davidson, Allied Member ASID, is owner of Hart-Davidson Designs – a residential and commercial interior design firm with the motto: design is a democracy, not a dictatorship. She believes in listening to her clients, and uses her knowledge of design principles to educate, not dictate. This “teaching approach” leads her clients to make better decisions about their spaces. Democratic design is what sets Leslie apart.
Leslie is a natural teacher. Her seminars are fun, inspiring, and educational. She likes to say they’re “edutainment,” and anyone who has seen her speak would truly agree. She has been presenting for 10 years in venues ranging from living rooms to retail stores, ballrooms to classrooms. She offers a wide range of seminar topics, detailed below, all of which can be customized to suit your audience’s needs.
5 under $500: Big Bang, Bitty Budget Decorating Ideas
You’ll learn that money doesn’t always equal style through these creative and fun projects:
• Fun fabric fixes- using textiles to add color and texture in a room
• Salvage secrets- turning trash into treasure for function and fashion
• Paint pops- using color creatively to expand the dimensions and contrast of a room
• Trim topics- off-the-shelf becomes one-of-a-kind with creative embellishments
• Fanciful framing- updating displays by killing the traditional wall of cheese
Build-Your-Own Seminar
Customize a seminar to perfectly suit your needs. Select a few fun design topics most relevant to you and your friends:
• Democratic Design – listen, learn and live better in your home
• C.R.A.P. – a simple design language
• Color is relative
• Lighting styles
• Window treatment basics
• Choose Your Dude: select the right contractor for your project
• Personalizing your decor
Leslie would be happy to arrange a build-your-own seminar for any size group, club or non-profit event as well.
Decorating Your House Without Killing Your Spouse
You’ll learn the four C’s to help you communicate better:
• C.R.A.P. – a simple design language
• Cash – create a budget you can live with
• Color – key concepts to take you inside the rainbow
• Consult – balance D.I.Y. with help from the pros
Color Coward
You’ll learn color analysis from history through application including:
• Color terminology to help you speak intelligently
• Color psychology to guide your choices
• Product knowledge to select the right paint
• Techniques for guaranteeing good results
Tapped Out Design
You’ll learn to make a big visual impact with a small budget by utilizing:
• C.R.A.P. – a simple design language
• Ephemera – using print media to accessorize
• Savvy Shopping – when, where & how to buy
• Pitfall Avoidance – steering clear of costly mistakes
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
You’ll learn how to make smart design investments in your home, including:
• Complete a space audit to appraise your home’s needs whether you stay or go
• Building value for future sale through major upgrades
• Building value from monthly savings by improving the efficiency of your home
• Building value through lifestyle changes that allow you to better enjoy your home right now
Remodel Survival Guide
You’ll learn how to be better prepared for this major investment in time and resources:
• Choose Your Dude: select the right contractor for your job
• Be proactive with your expectations during the remodel
• Plan properly for contingencies
• Protect your family and property during construction
The Big Finish
You’ll learn aesthetic vs. functional appeal of finish choices, including:
• Flooring – carpet, wood, ceramic, vinyl
• Counter Tops – solid surface, quartz, granite
• Walls – paint, faux treatments, tile
• Resources – where to find great products
Bright Ideas in Lighting
You’ll learn the features and benefits of residential lighting types, including:
• Emotional and physical impacts of residential lighting
• Identification of various lighting styles
• True operating costs of bulbs
• Popular trends in fixtures
Dressing Your Naked Windows
You’ll learn all about ready-made and custom window treatments:
• Recognition of quality and value in treatments
• Terminology of treatment styles
• The myth of the “standard” window
• Popular trends in fabrics and treatments
10 Rules for Kids’ Rooms that Rule
You’ll learn that fun doesn’t have an expiration date through:
• The democratic design process with your child
• Selection of kid-friendly surfaces and finishes for kids’ rooms
• How to put “fun” in functional spaces
• Simple ways to transition themes as your child grows
