Design center, Robb & Stucky host seminars

COURTESY PHOTO Join professioinal designers from Robb & Stucky and the International Design Center for a host of seminars in September. The International Design Center in Estero and the Robb & Stucky showroom in Fort Myers invite the public to free seminars about design tips and trends. The September lineup is as follows:

• 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Robb & Stucky Interiors, 13170 South Cleveland Ave., "Core Décor - Furniture 'Must Haves'" — Join Robb & Stucky Interior Designer Domnick M. Minella, IDS, and discover the 'must have' furniture pieces to create a strong foundation to design your living room, bedroom or dining room. Our expert will highlight necessary and timeless pieces to base your interior décor and build upon in the future.

• 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Robb & Stucky Interiors, 13170 South Cleveland Ave., "Small Change - Big Impact" — Looking for small ways to make a big impact? Robb & Stucky Interior Designer Jan Davisson and Design Consultant Robert Coe share design tips such as painting a room with a fresh new color, incorporating draperies or adding throw pillows to refresh your décor.

• 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the IDC, "Feng Shui for New Beginnings" — Sarasota design professional Jeannie Bloomfield will help participants discover fresh ways to support new beginnings. A personal feng shui consultation and other gifts will be raffled off.

• 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the IDC, "Tricking the Eye with Trompe-l'oeil Techniques" — Trompe-l'oeil fools the eye and adds realism to wall or mural art. See a demonstration of techniques, including color theory and the basics of light and shadow, along with a slide presentation by faux art expert Art Morehead.

• 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at Robb & Stucky Interiors, 13170 South Cleveland Ave., "Bed Head: Stunning Headboard Designs" — Whether in a master suite or a guest room, headboards can create a dramatic focal point in the bedroom. Join Robb & Stucky Interior Designer Deborah Maurer, ASID, for a showcase of spectacular beds and innovative ways to design a headboard from fabric, paint or with an accessory.

• 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the IDC, "Staging and Rearranging - Small Changes for Big Results" — A flair for design is helpful but not necessary as you learn tips for making small changes to give your home or office a whole new appearance. This concept is especially helpful for those who have a limited budget yet want a fresh look, or for those who need to stage a home for sale. Ellen Police and Sandy Davis of Pierre Deux will introduce the program, and several design professionals will provide additional resources.

For more information about programs at Robb & Stucky, call 437-6959, ext. 267. Seminars are free, but reservations are requested. For more information about events at the IDC, call 390-5111 or visit www.IDCFL.com. The IDC is located on Corkscrew Road in Estero across from Miromar Outlets.