We've Moved!

Thanks for stopping by!

We are excited to inform you of some new updates that's been happening at IYID. We have updated and moved to a new website! Feel free to look around, email us, Facebook us, and check out our design blog. 

We greatly appreciate your support and we look forward to connecting with you soon!..

What to Name Your Design Business

Greetings,

We are currently undergoing changes -bigger and better changes- to our company! We appreciate you stopping by and welcome you to browse our website as new projects are continually being added. Since we are in the process of having a new website built, why not discuss, What to name your design business.

What do I name my design business? 2013.

For our company, our focus is on restaurant and hospitality design. Depending on what your business specifics are, unique key words are significant and will make yours stand out from others. Brainstorm a list of words that describe your works and/or your company; the opportunities are endless! Use your name or even take the acronym route. Narrow it down, and do a check. Remember, make it creative and use it to brand yourself. You may even ask your friends or colleagues for their opinions to see which one works best!

Please be sure to come back and check out our new website soon!

Have a fabulous week!

Make a List and Check it Twice

Less than three weeks away until a New Year!

Do you have some unfinished business you need to take care of as another year comes to an end? New Year's resolutions shouldn't be a chore. They should be goals that you can stick to. In may be hard for most people to follow but in order to do so, you need to prepare for them. As the year 2013 approaches, take the time to reflect on the changes you want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes.

Keep it simple.

One of the top 10 New Year's Resolutions on just about everyone's list is to get organized. Reducing the clutter in your life and finding peace in your home will make you feel better and in turn, happier.

Creating a check off list is a good start to getting organized. There's a great sense of relief when checking off that one or two boxes off of your long to-do list. However, checking off one box may mean adding one or more boxes to the list and the list continues.
If things get overwhelming though, which it may, it's a good idea to take a step back and just enjoy the moment you're in, check-box free.


So whether it's quitting an addiction or learning something new, or spending more time with family and friends, getting organized and reducing the clutter in your life should be prioritized so that more doors can open up to brighter opportunities.

Good luck!

Winter Blues

Hello December!


The fresh, ice blue color seems to be an eye catching trend in the design field. From the painted walls, to accent furniture, to area rugs, the ice blue color really makes a statement. Blue exemplifies the freshness of the ocean, the sky, and the coolness even leaves a soothing feeling. I even read about the ice blue seen in the interior of the new 2013 Ford Fusion. But of course there's more to interior lighting than the color itself.

Turquoise patterned sofa with jewel tones. Retrieved from Sugarluxe. 2012.

Stylish blue wall bedroom interior with white accessories.
Retrieved from Trendzona. 2012

Painting your walls can be a wonderful, rewarding change. Don't hesitate to ask a professional if you plan to update your home. Call the team at Ida York Interior Design today at 503.688.9499 if you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation. We love to work with color and we are here to help you love your space!

Let it Snow!

Season's Greetings!

The Pittock Mansion is looking more festive and magical than ever! The Nieces' Bedroom is glowing with sparkles so be sure to bring your family and friends and come check out the creative displays in person for a magical experience!

Nieces' Bedroom at the Pittock Mansion. 2012.

Let it Glow! 2012.

The dates for this six week display are from November 19 - January 1. For more information about the hours and ticket costs for the Pittock Mansion, check out http://pittockmansion.org/.

Cheers!

November Updates

Here are some awesome updates for this beautiful month of November!

The team at IYID are participating in the holiday decorating at the Pittock Mansion, a Portland historic house museum. This year we're adopting the Nieces' Bedroom where we're going to incorporate touches of purples, golds and silver in the decor. In accordance to this years theme, Celebrating Christmas Carols, we chose the song, Let it Snow, where we will transform the bedroom into a magical winter wonderland.
There's an expected 17,000 visitors to view the house this season. The dates for this six week display are from November 19 - January 1. Be sure to bring your family and friends and come check out the creative displays for guests of all ages to enjoy.

For more information about the hours and ticket costs for the Pittock Mansion, click here.

Sparkly, shiny lights and decor
will transform the bedroom into a Winter Wonderland!

Progress at the upcoming Bamboo Thai Cuisine is coming along. The restaurant is looking fresher and brighter with the new chic lights that have been hung throughout the space. The beautiful porcelain tiles have also been installed. The shiny lights and rich flooring will be sure to bring elegance to the space tying in the new, unique Thai dishes that the chef will be adding to the menus.

Be sure to check back for more updates!

We hope you are excited for the holiday festivities as much as we are!

Looking to Expand Your Business?

Greetings,

Are you thinking about expanding and growing your current business? Whether you own a gourmet food truck or food cart, taking the next step in owning your very own restaurant is a big decision to make and the staff at IYID are here to help you. We specialize in restaurant design and we can work with business owners to create the best possible space by creating a design that compliments your vision and style for new and returning customers to appreciate.

So ask yourself: Do you see yourself expanding your menu but need more room to make that happen? Are you ready to experience owning a restaurant? Do you want to turn your vision into a reality?

There are many restaurants in the heart of Portland that are favored by many. What people don't realize is the importance of the surrounding while they're dining. Interior design is important when determining how welcoming or comfortable the space may be for customers to enjoy their meal with their co-workers, friends or family. From the tables or booths guests dine at, to the lighting hanging above them, their surroundings reflect how long they decide to dine-in or even come in at all; in addition to the friendliness and knowledge of the wait staff. 

Working with us is easy.

When a person teams up with IYID, that person has the opportunity to experience the fun side of interior design - we handle the paperwork, ordering and so on, so that our clients don't have to.

 If you are thinking about expanding or opening a new restaurant, call the experts at IYID today at 503-688-9499 so we can help you turn your vision into a reality!

Happy Halloween!