Sep 01, 2025 | read more
You might overlook them, tucked away on your walls, but light switch plates are an opportunity to infuse your home with good design. They’re not just functional, they’re subtle taste statements. Let’s peek at a few American options beyond the basic builder-grade plastic model pictured below. Other countries will have similar but different versions specific […]
Aug 04, 2025 | read more
One of my favorite rooms to design is a powder room. It needs to really wow you without overwhelming. Here are 3 of my favorites! The star of this contemporary powder room above is the colorful, patterned flooring, contrasted with clear drawer pulls on a custom cabinet under a wide white countertop and sink. Or […]
Mar 09, 2021 | read more
A few times a year I like to check in on what’s happening in the world of lighting design. Here’s what I discovered today. Pendants & Chandeliers in Unexpected Places Fancy chandeliers placed over kitchen counters for instant drama is a hot new trend! We added unexpected glam to this San Francisco living room with […]
Jun 01, 2020 | read more
The ancient Chinese philosophy of feng shui seems mysterious, but it’s really about finding a balance between elements, and encouraging the flow of energy. One way this philosophy can be applied is in the creation and design of interior spaces. Here are a few pointers for beginners. Incorporating feng shui goes deeper than Western design […]
Apr 06, 2020 | read more
In advance of Earth Day on April 22, and also because we’ve been dealing with a global pandemic that’s keeping us indoors more than usual, we’re talking about wellness design for interiors. Wellness is much more than just going to a spa or doing yoga, it’s a movement that values a whole spectrum of healthy […]
Jan 27, 2020 | read more
Near the end of 2019, a legendary lighting designer, Ingo Maurer, passed away. He left behind a huge body of inspiring work, and today I’m sharing a few of his ideas. Ingo Maurer’s passion for light began in the mid 1960s, birthed from some of his earliest memories of fishing with his father, seeing the […]
