Online Progress Journal

Capel Rugs in Raleigh.

timschelfenntmh — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:54:47 +0000

This Saturday Capel Rugs in Raleigh has asked that I come and be the “designer of the day”. SO I will be at Capel Rugs, in Raleigh this Saturday from 2 to 5 to help customers with their design needs. I will also be giving a short talk on Design Details “how a little detail can make a big difference”. So if you are in the area this Saturday afternoon, stop on in and say hi!
Tim

The work that we do!

timschelfenntmh — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:34:04 +0000

Over the past 11 years my firm has worked on a variety of projects for a variety of clients. To showcase some of our work, I am pleased to present this short two minute video compilation. I hope you enjoy this video and I look forward to talking with you soon about your design project!
Tim

Way Cool Light Fixtures!

timschelfenntmh — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:11:07 +0000

OK as I mentioned last week I was at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas attending the Business of Design Conference, BOD09! The Encore is the second addition to the Wynn Hotels built by Steve Wynn. I have stayed at the Wynn several times and this was the first time at the Encore and WOW is it truly incredible. There is SO much to see and take in, it is a explosion of color and design. NO words or design style can clearly describe the interiors, designed by interior designer Roger Thomas. I hope you enjoy these little tidbits of some of the lighting fixtures by Alger Lighting.
Viva Las Vegas!
-Tim

The Business of Design!

timschelfenntmh — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:33:13 +0000

So where do designers go for inspiration and to re-charge our batteries? Well, Las Vegas! This Wednesday I leave for Vegas with my wife Ruth Anne for our annual trip to attend the Business of Design Conference which is associated with the Best Practices Network (BPN). The BPN is an elite group of Interior Design Firms (limited to 100 firms) located throughout the US who meet twice yearly to discuss, review and network on the Best Practices of the business of interior design. YES it is a business! This year the conference is at the new Encore Hotel, which recently opened. Roger Thomas, the interior designer for the Encore and the Wynn Hotels is an amazing designer. Last year he was the keynote speaker at the conference.
I get charged up from his work, it is truly remarkable and inspiring! I hope you enjoy it too. By the way I’ll be sending videos from Vegas.
See ya soon!
Tim

The Wynn and Encore Hotels

The main lobby and reception area

A restaurant at the Encore

A typical guest room at the Encore!

It is all in the Details!

timschelfenntmh — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:37:54 +0000

Hey there Nations Next Top Model Home followers! Thanks for checking back with me. Details, details, details that’s what can separate the good from the great! I have worked very hard over my career to make sure I pay attention to the details, from design drawings to furnishings to accessories. It ALL has to work together and in harmony. That’s what PROFESSIONAL Interior Designers do! I hope you have a chance to check out my room at Compass Pointe and see the details in person. If not here’s a few to view.
Tim

The Grand Reveal!

timschelfenntmh — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:25:16 +0000

It has arrived, The Grand Reveal. After a few months of hard work, lots of shopping and and a quick but tiring installation, my Model is done. OK World and viewers of the NNTMH it is now up to you! VOTE for me…

Friday night, August 28th was the VIP Grand Reveal at Compass Pointe. The party and food was great and we had over 250 attendees at the event. Special thanks go out to Ruth Anne, Marlene and Drew, the staff at Compass Pointe and of course, Amy, Kelly and Paula, the producers of NNTMH who dreamed up this super competition.

Keep wathcing over the next month, I will keep my Blog running strong and show you more of my design world and the inner operations of Schelfe and Associates, Inc. Thanks again for all yor help and remember to VOTE for me and also pass it on to ALL your friends.

Tim

A Sneak Peek!

timschelfenntmh — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:48:20 +0000

OK, I mentioned I finished my rooms last Sunday and what I have been doing since? Well, I do have a design firm to run and OTHER projects to work on so on Monday I was back at the office keeping things moving and putting out all the fires! Design is a incredibly fulfilling profession however there are many days when you run from thing to thing to thing. I often call myself a human ping pong ball, bouncing from item to item.

Working on the Nations Next Top Model Home has been fun and rewarding. I hope you all have loved it too! Below are some sneak peeks of my room before the Grand Reveal this weekend! Enjoy!

Tim

I am done!

timschelfenntmh — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:27:21 +0000

OK after three days of work installing all the furniture, accessories and other stuff I can proudly say I have completed my design work for the Bellamy at Compass Pointe! It went great and I am so thrilled with the results of my room. Also I can say with great pride I am the FIRST designer to finish out of the seven. Take a look at my video and you’ll catch a glimpse of my room.

Tim

It begins!

timschelfenntmh — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:41:55 +0000

OK everyone this is when the $%&@ hits the fan! Today has been a day of last minute shopping and loading up the trucks! TOMORROW I head to Wilmington to install! Hooray, the day is finally here!

I have many people to thank for supporting me; My wife and business manager Ruth Anne, my kids Stephen and Maria, of course my dog Bella, my office staff Marlene, Bart and Megan and of course you all! Thank you for staying tuned and being a part of my design world. I can’t wait to show you the Model and hopefully by the end of the weekend it will be shinning!

Now the REAL work begins of installing all the items and detail pieces I have purchased over the past several weeks. I know many of the designers felt it necessary to go bargain basement shopping and then spend hours refinishing or re-painting an item. I have elected to buy it right the fist time. My time is very valuable and I would rather spend my time and talents finding the right pieces then reworking old ones. This is what I do, this is why people hire me and this is why I am good at what I do!

I hope you will agree.

Ciao,

Tim

A sample of my past work!

Awesome Rug!

timschelfenntmh — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:24:20 +0000

After much shopping, sweating and some heart palpitations (fear was beginning to set in) I have finally located an incredible rug for my main room. Capel Rugs of Raleigh has come to my rescue. They are my “one and only” official sponsor for my rooms at NNTMH and they have provided to me, at a substantial discount, a beautiful hand knotted wool and silk blend rug. This rug made in India has a perfect blend of color and texture to showcase in my room. The rug will act as a foundation for the Living Room and will tie all the other pieces of the room together.

Check it out!

Tim