By Lisa September 27th, 2018
This is a very different type of post but I couldn’t help myself! Alana Jones-Mann is a stylist/designer in Los Angeles that bakes cakes that look just like rugs. They are beautiful and I had to share them. They are a feast for the eyes and taste-buds and somehow they make me want to redo […]
By Lisa September 5th, 2018
I recently had a meeting with a couple, one of whom had defined their style as “Restoration Hardware.” When I asked his partner was her style was, she said she didn’t like the hard lines of RH but couldn’t really describe her style. Another client started by describing her style as “Pottery Barn”. This […]
By Lisa August 13th, 2018
One of our remodeling partners. Apex Construction Management, LLC, interviewed me for their website. Here I am; you can check them out at http://apexdesignbuild.com
By Lisa July 30th, 2018
Nancy and I attended a seminar last week on color trends and what is inspiring them. One of the slides was of the transit hub at the World Trade Center in NYC. It was so stunning that I thought I’d take a look at some others around the world. They make me want to head […]
By Lisa July 16th, 2018
I’m working with one of our contractors on a mid-century modern remodel. Part of the project includes a bathroom with original wood plank ceilings that are a bit low. We are installing a vanity at the now standard 36” height; the original was 32”. There is a tile wainscoting (we are replacing the original but […]
By Lisa July 11th, 2018
Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve shopped for kitchen sinks, or maybe you’re in the middle of redesigning your kitchen and are overwhelmed by all of the choices. We’d like to tell you about a few new and creative updates that we really like! The Kohler Prolific is a deep, single bowl stainless […]
By Lisa June 25th, 2018
There are some incredibly cool faucets out there! I hope the following photos tweak your interest and prove that faucets are more than just utilitarian. The most interesting use of technology goes to those that use LED lights. I only have a few shown below but there is a plethora of them out there, many […]
By Lisa June 18th, 2018
We love blue, and it’s been fun over the last year or so to incorporate it into our kitchen designs. Shades of navy especially can be seen on islands all over Pinterest and magazines and home tours. If you are considering a white and blue kitchen, we’ve pulled together some great colors for you to […]
By Lisa June 11th, 2018
Choosing a color palette for a room can be daunting – all those beautiful choices! It can be tough to know how to start so I thought I’d tell you how we do it. First, identify your neutral. A neutral, according to Webster, is “not decided or pronounced as to characteristics” which means it has […]