Written by Mary Armstrong Crane, Mary Crane Interior DesignRonald Reagan’s “Western White House” in the hills near Santa Barbara, California, was a ranch house. So is the expansive home of Ree Drummond, star of HGTV’s “The Pioneer Woman” on the Food Network, who lives on a cattle ranch “in the middle of nowhere”. Likewise, the Modernist homes designed by Cliff May and those by California architect Joseph Eichler are ranch homes and are now enjoying a resurgence in today’s “mid-century modern” … [Read more...] about Style Guide – Ranch
Style Guide – Bohemian Décor
What is Bohemian Décor?written by Julie GernsThe term “Bohemian” is derived from the French word for “gypsy” and this style is just as free spirited, well traveled and artistic as its name implies. Individuality is displayed throughout the home and the collections of furnishings, art, and accessories are as diverse as the individuals. Artists, actors, writers, musicians and world travelers feel at home in these spaces. Also known as Boho, this style is playful, easy going, comfortable and … [Read more...] about Style Guide – Bohemian Décor
CAPID Designers Interview: Joanna Forbes
CAPID designers welcome Joanna Forbes to the conversation.Designer interview with Joanna Forbes, Senior Closet Factory Designer, about her working style and a few of the jobs she's done. Highlighted is a great closet she recently completed in Calabasas, CA.See just a few examples of the many different features and styles we offer for our products. Our designers, like Joanna, work with you to create a space that meets your needs and beautifully complements the rest of your home.Which space in … [Read more...] about CAPID Designers Interview: Joanna Forbes
Designer Interview: Julie Gerns
Interior Designer Julie Gerns Designed For Johnny Carson CAPID welcomes Julie Gerns, with Power Interiors Services to the conversations Contact her at: Powers Interior Services, (818)707-1441 Email her at: powersinteriorservices@gmail.com Visit her at: www.powersinteriorservices.vpweb.com Welcome Julie, Did you always want to be an Interior Designer? Or why were you drawn to design? Interior Designer Julie Gerns is a born designer. I officially started my career at age 6 … [Read more...] about Designer Interview: Julie Gerns
Fashion without jewelry, hmm…..?
Accessorizing Interior Design by Genoveve Serge, Genoveve Serge Interior Design Fashion without jewelry, hmm.....? Every beautiful design can be accentuated with the right accessories. In the interior design space, it is the light fixtures which become the crowning jewel. Lighting can make a statement and define an area unlike any other element. Good lighting is critical to completing a well designed project. Take this contemporary lobby/café: The very unique chandeliers, resemble clouds … [Read more...] about Fashion without jewelry, hmm…..?
CAPID Designers Interview: Genoveve Serge
CAPID Designers Welcome Genoveve Serge Contact her @ 805-499-8998Email her @ genoveve@gs-interiordesign.comVisit her online: www.gs-interiordesign.com Welcome Genoveve, What is your specialty or niche market? Visualizing the finished project outside of the existing walls and floor plan. I develop the entire home for my Clients. There are times I’ve walked into a project and recommended so much more than what I was signed up to do. I’m talking about expanding the square footage, … [Read more...] about CAPID Designers Interview: Genoveve Serge
CAPID Designers Interview: Mary Crane
CAPID designers welcome Mary Crane, with Mary Crane Interior Design, ASID to the conversation. Call Mary @ 805.497.1143 Email Mary @ mary@marycraneinteriordesign.com Visit Mary online @ www.marycraneinteriordesign.com Welcome Mary, Did you always want to be an Interior Designer? When I was a sophomore in college, my academics counselor told me that if I chose to major in sociology, I’d have a hard time getting a job. When she pressed me about other interests, I shared that I … [Read more...] about CAPID Designers Interview: Mary Crane
CAPID Designers Interview: Alicia Paley
CAPID designers welcome Alicia Paley, with Alicia Paley Home Interiors to our conversation. Contact her @ 805-657-8667Email her @aliciapaley@me.com Visit her aphomeinteriors.com Welcome Alicia! Did you always want to be an Interior Designer? When I was a little girl I would draw out floor plans for my bedroom and was constantly rearranging the furniture. I continued to create design plans as I grew up, for my dorm rooms, apartments and first house. Oddly enough, I didn’t … [Read more...] about CAPID Designers Interview: Alicia Paley
White versus Wood – Where are kitchen cabinets headed?
White vs Wood Kitchen Cabinets: by Pamela Sandall, Pamela Sandall Design Try Googling this question, “white versus wood-tone cabinets”, grab a cup of coffee and hang on! The comments, the opinions and the photographs are un-ending. In prepping for this month’s article, I did some research. On a discussion board from 2008, one poster shared that white kitchens were “overdone” and “on their way out”. Well, that was 9 years ago and I can safely tell you that they are NOT on their way out and have … [Read more...] about White versus Wood – Where are kitchen cabinets headed?
