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Janice Viekman has over 30 years experience designing private residences as well as large-scale commercial spaces. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, winning local, national, and international awards. Her projects have pleased clients with spaces that reflect their personalities, needs and goals. |
Philosophy
- Design solutions personalized to the client
- "When I first looked at your portfolio I didn’t see any project that looked like 'me' and realized that you had given each client a very personal product. I liked that very much."
- "You listen… you demonstrated your versatility by designing a dreamy, lovely bedroom and master suite that reflected my taste."
- Creative solutions that function
- "I also learned that you are a really good listener and you made it a point to get to know me in a way that enabled you to design my home to mesh perfectly with how I like to live and with what makes me comfortable. For example, the wide hallways and plenty of breathing room around furniture arrangements, and lots of storage."
- Reaffirming & tranquil spaces
- "Your strength, Janice, is understanding simplicity and editing. While others keep bringing in stuff, you use space and product more sparingly. It becomes more serene and appealing."
- Attention to detail
- "I love to tell the story about going to the furniture maker and determining the softness of the chairs. That to me was a sure sign of your commitment to every facet of design and customer satisfaction and is what made my experience the best."
- Importance of scale, proportion & quality of light
- I believe proper scale, proportion and quality of light, are at the heart of what makes spaces "feel right". Without them, interior decoration is just a Band-Aid.
- Interior design that enhances architecture
- "You are attentive to and knowledgeable about the architectural aspects of a project"
- Solutions that fit within the client’s budget
- "We felt you were sensitive to the budget estimate we first identified and were able to complete the project within those limits."
Attributes
- Professionalism and organizational skills honed by large commercial project management
- "You are so organized, a perfectionist with a firm grasp of both the big picture and the tiniest details. You are a true artist with good business skills. Something that is rare."
- "…while you have a depth of experience in the essentials of interior design, you also have the breadth to provide key insights into space planning, the ergonomics of how furnishings work in a space…"
- Creative, refined design solutions: A degree in fine art frees creative problem solving to produce more unusual results
- I don’t believe in solutions driven by preconceived ideas or design formulas.
- Team player – experience on large projects taught respect for other design professionals and the value of collaboration
- "You worked well with our architects and builder."
- "You have good relationships with craftsmen in many trades."
Services
Complete: All aspects of interior architecture and design for new construction or remodel
Custom: Tailored to specific client needs
Services include
- Lifestyle needs assessment as it relates to room layout
- Space planning
- Interior architectural concept
- Interior architectural detailing
- Color and materials selection: interior and/or exterior
- Furnishings: Selection and/or custom design
- Accessory selection and/or design
- Design implementation: Working drawings, specifications, furnishings purchasing
- Pre-purchase evaluation of properties
- Refreshment of furnishings and accessory arrangement
Contact
Janice Viekman
VIEKMAN
6626 SW Admiral Way
Seattle, WA 98116
tel (206) 621-0081
fax (206) 621-0085
janice@viekman.com