Author Walker ZangerThe winner of the inaugural Walker Zanger Kaza Design Competition presented by Architecture Digest, is practicing architect, inventor, educator and environmentalist, Aybars Asci, who combined all of his interests to create his design Liquid Forms.Based in New York, Asci is president and founder of Efficiency Lab for Architecture and an advocate of research […]
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Beyond the Master Bath: A Traditional Look for a Guest and Jack & Jill Bathroom Remodel
contributed by:CAPID member BOB STURGEON of WESTSIDE REMODELINGJack & Jill Bathroom with Natural Lighting and Dual SinksWhen children move out of the home, many couples take advantage of having an open house to take on long-overdue home renovations. We had a Thousand Oaks couple in this exact situation approach us at Westside Remodeling wanting a […]
Casa del Herrero – House of the Blacksmith
After months of anticipation, a group of our members finally visited Casa del Herrero in Montecito. The docent-guided tour included a short video and touring of the house, gardens and the workshop. Built in 1925 for George Steedman and his wife, Casa del Herreo was designed by architect George Washington Smith in a Southern Spanish […]
Rustic Interior Design Styles Shared By WALKER ZANGER
Rustic Interior Design Using Aged & Weathered Styles WALKER ZANGER shares their blog #BlendartThe gorgeous chandelier adds a glamorous touch to the vintage and rustic interior design style in this space. Tell us: how do you add sparkle to your designs? #Blendart We love the look of the rustic, vintage wood flooring in this classic bedroom. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inspiration: Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts 2012
2012 Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts Although a coastal fog was blanketing Southern California, no CAPID members’ spirits were dampened. As we arrived at the 2012 Pasadena Showcase House for The Arts location, it was beginning to rain, but it didn’t matter. The house grandly stood on well appointed grounds, bright with a light plaster […]