Dec 27, 2021 | read more
Globalization is more than a trend, it’s a process that’s been happening since the first time two different peoples met, where multiple cultures and influences are combined together to form a new type of design. Think: Scandinese (Scandinavian-Japanese) also known as Japandi, Mexicanese (Mexican-Japanese), or Britainese (British-Chinese). Let’s explore one of these creations: Japandi. Discovering […]
Apr 19, 2021 | read more
For the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this year on April 22, let’s look at a few easy green design inspirations and actions you can do at home. Plant a Tree “The best time to plant a tree is 50 years ago. The next-best time is today.” – old saying The day before Earth Day […]
Nov 23, 2015 | read more
California has been surviving the worst drought in recent history, the last one being from 1985-1991. San Francisco’s local government is cracking down on wasteful residential and commercial water usage with a call for a 10% reduction in overall water use and a 25% reduction in outdoor irrigation. Wrapping up our series of blogs focusing […]
Oct 21, 2015 | read more
For those who live in California, you probably know that we are currently in the grips of the worst drought in recent history. The graphic below shows how much water major California cities are currently using. So what can we do to help reduce water usage? In a series of blogs focusing on how interior design can contribute […]
Sep 15, 2015 | read more
All California residents should be aware that we are currently experiencing the worst drought since 1985-1991. The graphic below shows how serious this situation is as of just a few weeks ago. So what can we do to help reduce water usage? In our series of blogs focusing on how interior design can contribute, here are great tips and […]
Aug 11, 2015 | read more
by Guest Blogger, Jennifer Davidson, Allied ASID, LEED AP You should know about “green design” – the idea that we can design and build in a way that is more in tune with nature; healthier, and more sustainable. While it still is not possible to completely avoid industrially-produced products that are made with chemicals, it is possible […]
