KSA Interiors

Legislative Update - Cautious Optimism

2012-02-02T05:49:00.000-08:00

Tuesday the Virginia House General Laws Committee - Special Sub Committee #5 amended House Bill HB1291. Deregulation of Certified Interior Designers was removed from the bill. The special subcomittee meets again today (February 2nd), and the full General Laws committee will hear HB1291 on Tuesday February 7th, sending the bill to it's final stage. Monday February 6th, the State Senate will

Legislative Update - Interior Design Decertification in Virginia

2012-01-23T07:05:00.000-08:00

The effort to protect the interior designer's right to practice is reaching a critical stage. With successes in the Virginia State Senate, and some setbacks in the Virginia House of Delegates, now is the time for all supporters of Interior Design Certification to reach out to their legislators. This week the two houses will meet to establish subcommittees in efforts to reconcile the differences

2011 - A Year in Review at KSA Interiors

2011-12-15T11:28:00.000-08:00

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."- Winston Churchill At KSA we have lived by these principles for the last twenty nine years. As we aproach our thirtieth year of business we hope to reflect on the last year and the many ways we have been influenced by our community. Leadership – Defending the right to practice.As 2011 has come to a close, the interior

Leave Virginia's Protection for Competition, Business, and the Public in Place. Fight Interior Design Deregulation

2011-12-07T14:12:00.000-08:00

Governor Robert F. McDonnell has proposed the deregulation of interior design as part of his Reorganization Plan which is geared toward creating a more efficient, responsive, and cost effective state government. http://www2.timesdispatch.com/mgmedia/file/449/mcdonnells-government-reorganization-plan/ (see pg. 18) This action will have a negative impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the

Project Spotlight: Lincoln Park II

2011-11-07T10:07:00.000-08:00

Project Spotlight: Lincoln Park II KSA Interiors worked expeditiously with Dominion Virginia Power to develop new standards for flexible open-office environments, conference areas, and collaborative teaming spaces that would meet Dominion’s evolving needs. The goal was to consolidate Dominion teams that were currently spread out over the region to a single location to enhance productivity and

KSA on Creative Outlets

2011-10-12T05:38:00.000-07:00

I used to really hate labels. They can be confusing when the neat description of what is inside is a poor match for the actual contents. Being referred to as an “Interior Designer” perhaps is the most efficient way to convey what I do professionally to the average person but I find it so misleading sometimes. I suppose while trying to label myself, or to fit my creativity into an appropriate

KSA on Inspiration:

2011-09-28T10:31:00.000-07:00

For our business cards here at KSA, we are asked to come up with three “likes”, or things that inspire us. Trying to narrow down my interests was not an easy task. I finally decided on sketchbooks, collecting, and DIY projects. I feel it is very important for anyone, not only artists, to carry around a sketchbook. I use mine not only to draw but to jot down ideas, take notes, and write to-do

KSA on change:

2011-09-21T10:56:00.000-07:00