Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers
When designing a guest room on a budget, use a five-star Hilton hotel for inspiration and discount stores and a savvy interior designer for implementation! Of greatest importance is the best bed you can afford. A queen-sized bed is more than adequate for two people and usually fits in a guest room quite nicely. If [...] Read more »
Accessorizing a bookcase can be a lot of fun and a great way to showcase some of your favorite treasures. Start by clearing everything off the shelves so that you have a clean slate. Now you can be selective about what you are going to put back on the shelves and how you are going [...] Read more »
A home’s curb appeal has a big impact on potential buyers. It often makes the difference between driving past the house and checking out the interior. It is important to make a successful first impression. Refresh the exterior paint color! Look to the color palettes of the surrounding homes. This is what will appeal to [...] Read more »
World-renowned authority on color, Pantone, selected Tangerine Tango Color of the Year 2012. This hot, happy and youthful color is perfect for your post-winter, post-recession “blues”! Just add a dash of this zesty tangerine to your mid-century modern décor, saying bye-bye to the period’s traditional sour oranges. Be daring with your traditional home – the [...] Read more »
The best way is to schedule an in-home consultation with a professional interior designer to work out a solution that fits your budget and needs. Depending on the scale of the budget, most designers offer three levels of services: 1) Design Consultation: The designer provides guidance, ideas, and opinions for the client who wishes to [...] Read more »
Color! Residential color palettes follow fashion, and there are two definite trends where today’s color is concerned: First – Be bold!!! Don’t be afraid to use bright, beautiful color in paints and materials. Color can define our world with an optimistic outlook of vitality. Paint is the quickest and least expensive way to incorporate this [...] Read more »