Sep 24, 2018 | read more
Don’t you just love the breezy, open feeling of a residential loft? What most lofts don’t offer is built-in storage, and if there’s one thing that every city-dweller needs, it’s storage for their personal items. Looking at one of my favorite examples, a San Francisco loft that won a Design Excellence Award, here’s how you […]
Sep 10, 2018 | read more
When designing their home, people sometimes leave their dining room as an afterthought. Here’s why you shouldn’t do that! Your dining room is essential for entertaining, as well as showing off your style choices. Let me show you what I mean. This Oakland condo was purchased by a female doctor who wanted a little more […]
Aug 13, 2018 | read more
If you like plants and living things, like I do, then you’ll love this fun and unexpected way to bring more plants into your home — in the bathroom! Here are bathrooms featuring living walls of lush greenery to inspire you. This space gives the effect of walking on water on your way to the […]
Jul 16, 2018 | read more
As the long summer days stretch into warm summer nights, one thought keeps returning: How wonderful it is to have access to cool running water. Showing off your beautiful water feature is part of a properly landscaped home, and if you can really WOW people, you should. Here are a few of my favorites, just […]
Jul 02, 2018 | read more
In our prior blog, we talked about 3 of the hottest trends in Northern California outdoor living. During my years as an interior designer, I come across so many exciting ideas that I decided to make a part 2 to share them with you. Here are 3 more of the hottest outdoor living trends under […]
Jun 18, 2018 | read more
People expect to get more bang for their buck these days, especially in California. With our temperate climate, extended seasons, and a booming economy, we have every reason to want to spend more time in our outdoor spaces. Here are 3 of the hottest trends under the California sun! 1. Folding Walls and Windows Who […]