Sep 09, 2024 | read more
If you’re a fan of kitchens and baths, by now you’ve seen the standard subway tile, or modern vertical tiles, or even the classic herringbone pattern that never goes out of style. But have you considered these tile patterns? Mismatched Geometric Tiles These black and white Scandinavian floor tiles encourage experiments with forms. Carrara Thassos […]
Aug 12, 2024 | read more
Where can you go, when you need to escape the outside world into a personal oasis? Here are some ideas from around the web for creating an oasis in your home. Bring the outdoors in with wood, plants, and natural textures. Scents and tastes: A simple wooden board holds your drink. Soak with a view: […]
Apr 15, 2024 | read more
Have you ever been inside a grand, beautiful home, but it has an echo-y sound that ruins the effect of the space? There are now many modern solutions to this challenge. Let’s take a tour! There are generally 4 types of applications for sound-reducing design elements: Walls, ceilings, hanging baffles, and room dividers. When thinking […]
Nov 20, 2023 | read more
I just love leather furniture: The texture, the feeling, the look of something aged by use, loved by a family. Here we look back at some of my favorite projects that include leather furniture, in time for the holidays! Love the cracks in this well-worn armchair. Leather chairs pair nicely with a hair-on-hide ottoman, here […]
Oct 09, 2023 | read more
More than just a way to get from one floor to another, staircase designs can truly uplift your spirit. Here are three of my own designs and an image from the web. A stunning circular staircase is surrounded by a moveable bookcase –- one of my favorite project solutions for a San Francisco condo. Subtle […]
Sep 04, 2023 | read more
We love furry friends; they’re part of the family. Why not design your kitchen so they can hang out with you, too? A dog washing station is integrated in the laundry corner along with built-in feeding stations for dogs and cats over a beautiful and useful herringbone tile floor. Keeping your pet friends clean is […]
