Add Punch to your Powder Room!
powder room tends to get overlooked. When a homeowner considers designing their space the largest and most often used rooms come to mind first. But don't be fooled--packing a little punch to your powder room is a great way to add LOTS of...
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ou don't have to install expensive, custom built-in cabinetry to get a custom looking work station in your home office, living room or kitchen. Just install upper cabinetry 18" above one of your favorite desks and top it off with some swing arm...
PROJECT DETAILS- COMPLETE RENOVATION OF 1920’S APARTMENT COMPLEX!
Early this year a mid-sized development company reached out to me to help with the full renovation plans for a 1920's apartment building. These guys had all the tools and resources to pull off the renovation but they were a little lost (and overwhelmed) with all the...
HOW TO NAIL THE "ECLECTIC STYLE" !
Whenever I see a client check "eclectic" under the style preference in my design questionnaire my heart skips a beat. It is my MOST favorite style in which to pull a space together. I love creating layered and textural spaces that give the impression that the items...
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An easy and inexpensive way to change up the vibe in your dining room is to swap out the two chairs at the head of the table. In this case we went for the ultra-affordable Reidar chair from Ikea to add a pop of bright color in this otherwise monochromatic space. For...
DESIGN DILEMMA: DECORATING A SHARED GENDER KID’S ROOM!
When it comes to children's room, creating a shared space can be difficult. Make it a shared space for a little boy and a little girl of different ages and with very different preferences and it becomes nearly impossible! A recent e-Design client came to me with this...
REDO VIEW AND BREW!
Last weekend I got the chance to participate in a wonderful event to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. The first annual "Redo View and Brew" is an up-cycled furniture contest where 10 participants find an old, outdated or un-useful item and turn it into something...
PROJECT DETAILS—LIVING ROOM DESIGN FOR ‘AIN’T NO MOM JEANS’ BLOGGER SHANA!
These details have been a long time coming--sorry for the delay things have been very busy! This project, for head blogger at Ain't no Mom Jeans,was one of my absolute favorite to work on. That mama has got GREAT style and we had to translate it into her living...
6 GREAT PENDANTS FOR UNDER $200
Giving your house fantastic, statement-making light fixtures does not have to break the bank! Here are 6 great options that are sure to WOW--- all for under $200! [1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Need help selecting light fixtures and so much more?...
NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S WOVEN WALL HANGINGS
I know I know-- I hear woven wall hangings and I immediately see the macrame owl hanging in my grandma's house too. But these are not your g-ma's wall hangings! Full of bright color and plush texture, woven wall hangings are a unique and fab way to add interest to...
SOFA(KING) FABULOUS!
Some sort of semi-instinctual rule tells that our sofa has to be neutral, practical and go with everything. After all it's the largest piece of furniture in your living space so it should blend right? Wrong!! Why not use the largest piece to make a bold and colorful...
Project Details—Full Remodel in Guyana
This project was a complete gut job and I was lucky enough to get complete creative control. Trust me---nothing makes a designer happier than being able to knock out walls and put them back where we see fit. And that is exactly what happened here! The end result is...
Gone Kazakh : Pattern and Color Inspiration from Central Asia
Central Asia is known for its beautiful and colorful woven and tufted rugs. A few weeks back I got the chance to go to a market and see some of these beauties first hand, and purchase one---errr three, amazing vintage Kazakh carpets. I love waking up every morning and...
Details of a Modern Toddler Room–and color story for you to follow!
Toddler rooms don't always have to be bright and bold to feel youthful. A recent project for a lucky little boy in Miami proves this. A crisp light blue (but not baby blue!) is used on the wall to give a modern and fresh look. To bring interest into the space I used...
All I want for Christmas is…
Any of these things really! What's on the top of your Christmas List this year?! [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H]
HOW TO DECORATE YOUR MANTEL—Christmas Decor by Taylor!
It’s here! The Holiday season has officially started. Although I am one of those people who can’t get into the full Holiday spirit until after Thanksgiving, the time to start decorating for the season has approached us quickly. I think one of the focal points...
Budget Friendly Styling! {The Essential Package }
I recently posted {here} about a family living in minimal square footage in San Fran. They chose the Exclusive Package and got two great living room designs to compare. Deciding on option #1 they started pulling the design together and immediately realized that they...
THE LOOK FOR MORE OR LESS
CDS design assistant, Taylor, shopped this great Orange & Blue seating zone to find the best options for you at two very different price points! Check out how you can incorporate this bright little seating nook into your living room, master or home office. ...
Discoveries in Riga, Latvia—Julija Podzina Porcelain!
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to spend a few days in Riga, Latvia. Living in Scandinavia the past few years put this Baltic city on my "must see" list and I am SO happy to finally check it off. I love spending vacations aimlessly wandering through...
PROJECT DETAILS: Small space living in San Fran!
More often than not the number one request from my clients is introducing versatile pieces that serve multiple purposes and still look great. For a client in San Fran this was the top concern--considering the family of 3 utilizes a combined living and dining room of...
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