Todd's Tips

Who is your favrite artist?

2012-03-08T09:02:00.000-08:00

You can tell a lot about someone's style by the Artist they like. Your personal taste and style can be displayed by art you choose. Placing art that reflects your personality can help to add a sophisticated, yet personal touch to any space. If you are in love with the beauty of your artwork, it will reflect that importance within the space.

Defining the Space

2012-03-08T08:20:00.000-08:00

These cute accessories add a funky feel to this cozy space. The whimsical mirror and textures light fixture add dimension to the space while complimenting the stark furniture. The drapery is used to soften the space.

2012-02-28T09:38:00.000-08:00

This great use of material on the wall as well as the effects of lighting create a cool space anyone would want to hangout and have a cocktail in....

2012-02-16T13:40:00.000-08:00

This deep blue wall color adds a bit of masculinity to this game room. The rich wall color and the Chevron pattern in the wood floor add a nice touch to this great space!

It's all in the details...

2012-02-16T13:38:00.000-08:00

The Stripe detail on these simple white shades add a bit of interest to this otherwise plain window treatment. Details like this can add great interest to any space.

2012-02-09T12:18:00.000-08:00

Check out this recent Residential Install for one of our clients. Her sassy, yet refined, style and beauty are reflected in the furniture, upholstery, and finishes selected throughout her home.

Happy Mardi Gras!

2012-01-31T11:42:00.000-08:00

Is this Mardi Gras enough for you? In the spirit of Mardi Gras and the very vibrant holiday colors, this room reflects the crazy character of the spirit of the season!

Inspiration for Paint Selections

2012-01-31T11:00:00.000-08:00

You can use any image or fabric pattern for inspiration on choosing colors for a space. If you are having a difficult time making a choice about direction, choose a print and select colors from this print to use in the space. You can use the diagram above to help you choose possible colors to help accentuate your drapery or upholstery.

Chic Chevron

2012-01-24T10:42:00.000-08:00

Chevron is a great pattern to add an interesting texture to any space. It can be incorporated in many different applications.Chevron on drapery can add a whimsical aspect to a simple space.

Chevron on a wall can add a great background for white or subtle painted furniture.

Chevron applied on furniture can be a fun application for a classic chair.

This Chevron printed dress can be used as an inspiration for any space. The clean lines and contrast of this look can be applied when choosing color palettes or upholstery.

Chevron on Unexpected surfaces is also a pleasant surprise in the design of a space. These examples show ways that Chevron can be tastefully applied in an unexpected way.

Be Daring!

2012-01-10T13:23:00.000-08:00

How to be daring with color...

When adding a risky color into a space such as a bright blue, lime, or neon yellow you always want to keep the space from becoming too overwhelming. To avoid making your space seem too whimsical and impractical, you should use neutrals and basic colors to ground the excitement. Black, white or a basic grey are great colors to pair with these vibrant color choices!

2012-01-10T13:15:00.000-08:00

Fabulous Cobalt Blue accessories or as an accent wall color can liven up a space! Cobalt Blue is fresh and clean and looks great when contrasted with a crisp, bright white...

Stand Out

2012-01-10T12:45:00.000-08:00

This color is sure to add fun to any space! The vibrancy of Chartreuse is a sure way to add a punch of color to an otherwise muted color palette. This color is popular among furniture as well as new fabrics and upholstery!

What do you want more of in 2012?

2012-01-03T13:43:00.000-08:00

Think about what you would like to experience or see more of this year. What do you appreciate in design? Let us know!

2012 Equine Motorcoach Design from Design by Todd

2011-11-22T13:50:00.000-08:00

Todd Zimmerman and his staff at Design By Todd worked together with Equine Motorcoach to choose the most appealing fabrics, floors, finishes, and accents for the 2012 model that is the first manufactured in the United States. Among the finishes chosen are a glossy maple for the wood, saddle-like leather for the leather body of furniture throughout the cabin, a soft black for leather piping, a durable fabric with colors like brown, black, spice and gold for the valences, a matte finish tan with black insets for the tile floor and Corian® night blue countertop. The Design By Todd team worked with Equine Motorcoach to ensure durability, style, and ease of care.

Visit the Equine Motorcoach Website to read up on how we teamed up to design the new 2012 Equine Motorcoach packages and options.

http://www.equinemotorcoach.com/news-a-events/messages/view/186/1.html

Check out our newly designed Website!

2011-11-03T08:07:00.000-07:00

View our projects and let us know what you think! Todd designs specifically for the client, keeping in mind their individual and specific needs and wants. Let us know if we can help you with any design services today!

Design By Todd

Todd's Quote for the day:

2011-11-01T14:31:00.000-07:00

Sculptural Furniture in a Space...

2011-10-11T13:54:00.000-07:00

GREEK DINING CHAIR

By: Baker Designer Furniture

This sculptural dining chair pays homage to one of Pheasant's signature details - the Greek key motif - an element used throughout the Thomas Pheasant Collection. This familiar, yet classic form is framed out in solid hardwood. The carved frame surrounds the curved, upholstered back detailed in nailhead trim, and wraps around the set-in, upholstered seat. The piece rests on tapered, curved legs.

We love this Baker Dining chair! It's sleek design and geometric back add a classic, yet distinctive touch to the ordinary dining seat. This chair, as well as many other beautiful collections by Baker Furniture are sold exclusively at Design By Todd.

Let Custom Furniture Compliment Your Space

2011-10-11T13:41:00.000-07:00

Custom Console table

Custom Furniture can add a personalized touch to any space. Can't find that perfect piece to finalize the look? Let us design it for you today!

Be A Part of the Construction Process....

2011-10-11T13:30:00.000-07:00

From the conception of the design to the finished product, be a part of the production process. Inspect the
craftsmanship throughout the production process to ensure that quality meets your standards of business as well as the specifications for its intended application.

How Fun are These Prints?!

2011-10-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

These Lilly Pulitzer Fabrics and Trims are a great way to add an energizing punch of color to any room!

These fabulous prints are sold exclusively at Design by Todd.

Get Inspired!

2011-10-11T09:50:00.000-07:00

Barbara Barry Collection, Indochine. Kravet.

These objects were inspiration for the Barbara Barry Collection, Indochine. You can find this fabulous collection through Kravet, sold exclusively at Design By Todd.

Todd loves these Trims!

2011-10-04T14:36:00.000-07:00


Brunschwig & Fils Fall Collection 2011.

These beautiful trims can be added to any accent pillows, upholstery, bedding, or drapery to add that final touch!

2011-10-04T14:27:00.000-07:00

Brunschwig & Fils Fabrics, Trims, Upholstery, and Wall coverings sold exclusively at Design by Todd. Check out their new Fall 2011 Collection, Lez Alizes Collection 2011.

About Me

2011-04-01T07:52:00.000-07:00

Todd Zimmerman is an established interior designer in Lafayette, LA with clients both locally and across the U.S. Todd has a well-rounded background and education in design, and his experience with high end design firms as well as an independent designer has allowed him to cater to a multitude of clients. His work includes both commercial and residential spaces of all sizes.

Todd considers his best asset to be his ability “to match the individual or individuals with the most effective, and prosperous environment that is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable.” Todd’s education, experience and constant exploration of new design styles allows him to accommodate the tastes of many clients. His work is specific to the client.

Todd’s years in the design industry has built an extraordinary catalog of connections for products, materials, builders and craftsmen, and design colleagues. Todd brings these resources to every design project, which affords Todd more creativity in his designs and the client a better end result.