...A visit through our history with an L.A. architectural tour As designers, we concentrate a lot of our energy to stay up to date. However, it is as important to look back and learn from the past. One beautiful April day, we went on a walking architectural tour in Downtown Los Angeles. To make the day even more special, we all agreed to take the Metro. It was a new adventure for some of us. Led by award-winning art historian and lecturer Eleanor Schapa, we visited historic buildings in … [Read more...] about Architectural Tour – A Travel Back In Time
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Closet Valet Service!
A Personal Closet Valet Wouldn't it be great to have a personal valet? They hold the dry cleaning until you put it away. They hold clothes as you put together your outfit for a party. The Valet Rod is a 'must have' closet accessory that works overtime! Put a waterfall valet in your laundry room to hold freshly ironed shirts. Don't forget the garage, where you'll hang towels to dry before retracting it out of the way. This simple rod will change your life! We all deserve a little valet … [Read more...] about Closet Valet Service!
How Do I Light Thee?… let me count the ways!
Lighting Design Basics There is so much to know about lighting design. By focusing on a few points the great look you desire can be achieved. Balance – The best way to find balance in lighting is to triangulate fixtures in a room. If you have recessed lighting but still want seating level lighting, add lamps in key areas and visualize a triangle. A floor lamp next to a comfortable chair and table lamps on side tables or night stands make this easy. Mood – Make sure that lighting … [Read more...] about How Do I Light Thee?… let me count the ways!
Guest Room Must-Haves
Designing A Guest Room 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 there is enough room, two twin-, full- or queen-sized beds would be ideal. Dressing the bed is equally important. Start with a good quality mattress … [Read more...] about Guest Room Must-Haves
Personalized Kitchen Accessibility
Creating a Personalized Kitchen for Your Home Have you ever wondered how a kitchen can be designed to accommodate the various needs of the home’s occupants? What if only one member of the family is in a wheelchair? What if the members of the family are all short-statured? We are all aware that people come in all shapes and sizes, with ever-changing needs and abilities. The kitchen is probably one of the most important areas in a home where the needs of the users should be addressed. So what … [Read more...] about Personalized Kitchen Accessibility
Home Redesign – Sprucing Up Your “Home Sweet Home”
A Spruce with Home Redesign Sometimes it’s just not in the cards or in the budget to tackle a complete re-decorating project or big remodeling job. Home re-design is a bit like staging a home for sale, except you remain in your home.Here are some tips for “using what you have” in creative ways to improve and freshen up your interiors. De-clutter – You’ve heard the term before, but first things first. Take one room at a time and clear out any extraneous “stuff”. Clean, sort, donate … [Read more...] about Home Redesign – Sprucing Up Your “Home Sweet Home”
Teen Scene
A Teen Room Design Every teen dreams of having the perfect room - THE place to hang with friends or escape their loving families. Comfortable seating, flat screen TV, and black-out shades to block the sun on weekends all make the must have list! The Teen Scene pictured here has a bold painted accent wall and other sophisticated choices, making it the perfect room to transition from teen to college coed. Storage is always important in any room. Not all of the trinkets from childhood go … [Read more...] about Teen Scene
That’s Not My Paint Color!
Why a paint color works in one room but not in anotherHave you ever put your neighbor's paint color in your home and it looked completely different? In fact, you found that during certain times of the day it looked like a different color from one wall to the next.The reason why a paint color looks different is because of lighting. Colors seem to change when looked at under different light sources and different lighting conditions. The orientation of a room to the sun can have a huge effect on … [Read more...] about That’s Not My Paint Color!
Find Your Design Style!
Personal Style in Design When asked, “what is your interior design style?”, I hesitate because I truly have a love and appreciation for all styles, colors, art, and the infinite combinations that can be created from all of the above. When I work with a new client I can get a general feeling as to what their style is with a few clues. Art is a good indicator of style. Abstract art usually reflects a love for modern design, clean lines and a minimal look and feel. Flea market vintage art can … [Read more...] about Find Your Design Style!
