KAZA, located in Concord Massachusetts, offers a unique, innovative and funky alternative to interior design. Burnett Designs was delighted to have had the opportunity to design window displays for KAZA in the fall of 2009.

Below is the Q& A segment between KAZA Owner, Lisa, and Interior Designer, Sherry Burnett. For the full story and pictorials, click here.

KAZA: These windows are fabulous! It has caused loads of attention--- what inspired your design?

Sherry: My inspiration for the left window began with that fabulous headboard which brought to mind the Bohemian eclectic design.  My inspiration for the the Bohemian designed window (left window at KAZA) began with the fabulous headboard repurposed into a bench. The rich bronze color and the curves of the headboard called for deep jewel tones and floral design of the jacquard fabric for the cushion.  The lamps were redesigned with a fresh paint and new lampshades. The side table received a new look with a beautiful oregano color and bronze knobs.

The French style chair and the wonderful retro apple green lamp inspired the second window. I loved the color, scale and form of the lamp.  The crisp white, green and touches of orange are a subtle reminder of fall without screaming fall theme.

KAZA: What advice do you have for someone with a new house to decorate and perhaps a limited budget?
 
Sherry: Creativity!! See existing furnishings and accessories in a new way. Can they be repurposed- painted, used in another room or for a different function?  Find something you love for your inspiration, be it a fabric, accessory, a memory, or a feeling.

KAZA: I remember when I met you, we had talked about some ideas you had for your upcoming window here and I remember you mentioning "water bottles"-and I knew at that point your windows would be fabulous without even ever seeing your work prior! I am a crazy lady when it comes to Design Magazines (since I was 12 years old!), which design magazines do you like, that keep you in the "design loop"?
 
Sherry: Elle Decor is at the top of my list! I recently started receiving Dwell, “At Home in the Modern World”.  They have numerous articles related to “green” design.

KAZA: Your gorgeous artwork is also in the window---tell me more about that side of Sherry Burnett.
 
Sherry: My imagination is constantly in high gear, the things I see around me rattle around in my brain creating images that I use to inspire a painting or design. Painting is my primary outlet for such images but it is the same for my work as a designer.. When I am painting, everything else goes away and I lose track of time. The flower series is my latest inspiration.  I love the colors and the energy in them. I feel that they represent a part of my personality! 

I want to thank Lisa at KAZA for giving me the opportunity to express my creativity! It is such a wonderful experience to design the KAZA windows. Lisa helped with mentoring and guiding me with ideas. She is so creative and has a big heart!!!  And a great big thank you to Vicky Frazier of Eclectic Designs LLC, Cynthia Rogers of Mariposa Designs LLC and Brett Cabral who helped with the window installation and their creative ideas!! Thank you!!

KAZA: Awwww Shucks! I was just throwing ideas at you--you could either dodge or catch-lol....the windows are awesome! Thanks so much, Sherry and to everyone that helped Sherry make the windows come alive. :)