Nov 25, 2024 | read more
When I was a kid, I used to love putting glow-in-the-dark stars on our 1980s popcorn ceilings. A pain to remove, but fun. Here are some more grown-up ways to decorate your ceilings. Tartan upholstered walls, ceilings, and furniture in a Utah ski resort are deliciously over-the-top! This Pacific Heights San Francisco mansion has stunning […]
Oct 21, 2024 | read more
Organic Interior Design is defined by designers and builders as designing raw and refined spaces that layer organic elements, forms, and natural hues against a simplistic background. Nature-inspired furniture is combined with crisp architectural elements. Here’s an example of a commercial design display I did for Ikea using organic shapes for the loungers, giving a […]
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 […]
