Rhode Island Design Hall of Fame Nominations for Honorees are Open
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Rhode Island Design Hall of Fame Nominations for Honorees are Open
Members of the general public are invited to submit their nominations, with self-nomination also being an option. Posthumous nominations are permitted
Nominees must be individual design professionals who live and work in Rhode Island. They will have made significant and noteworthy contributions through their practice and be able to show the implications of it to clients, industry, environments and location. Those who have advocated for design, raised awareness of the industry and mentored young members of the design community will be given special consideration.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTTo submit your candidate send in: the full name and contact information for the nominator and nominee, the business with which the nominee is associated and an essay of 250 words or less explaining why the individual belongs in the DESIGNxRI Rhode Island Design Hall of Fame.
All nominations must be submitted in PDF format to [email protected] no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014.
For more information please call 401-954-1135.
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Bioethanol fireplace
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Raffia-wrapped tables have been happening in high end design for some time, but now the trend is hitting the main stream, meaning you can get it for less. Textured surfaces are must haves in every home.
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Black + white photography
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REK bookcase
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The Eli rug
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Kelly Taylor
Kelly Taylor has 15 plus years of experience in the field of interior design. She is the 2012 recipient of New England Home magazine’s “5 Under 40” award for excellence in design as well as Rhode Island Monthly magazine’s 2012 and 2013 Gold Awards for residential interior design. She practices residential and commercial interior design in Providence, Rhode Island. Find her on twitter at @ktidnet, visit her website at www.ktid.net or check her out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/KellyTaylorInteriorDesign.
