Dec 12
Loving Lighting is one of the most important packages in a project. It can completely make a space. Lighting, tile and plumbing fixtures are the three big areas to get right when designing a space. We are big fans of Allied Maker and I came across this exhibit from a few years ago by Chzon […]
Safari style or the interior design of African safari lodges was one of the most unexpected and best parts of my trip to Africa. I did not know what to expect when traveling to Africa for the first time but the safari lodge style was love at first site. The style is sophisticated, elevated, rustic […]
Dec 10
working with an interior designer
How to chose the right paint finish
styling tips for open shelving
tips
Dec 5
Loving This image stopped me when I saw it! This lovely space is located at the recently opened hotel el Prado in Palo Alto. I love the green tile backsplash – this is the same tile that was in our recent Spanish Oaks project’s Powder Bath. The marble detail around the coffee station and sink […]
Good as Gold! Shades of brass and gold are very on trend these days. it’s by far the most requested finish from our clients. While there are some items that are more trendy, gold (brass specifically) is classic in nature. Un-lacquered brass is classic in its finish and develops a lovely patina over time as […]
Dec 1
Nov 23
Loving I am a big fan of black and white! It’s high contrast and bold but independently both colors are neutrals. Saw this photo of Athena Calderone’s home and love these bold moments. The trim around the arched door really accentuate the shape and connect the living room to the fun black and white entryway. […]
How to style your open shelves We get asked to come in and style open shelving and built-ins for various projects. In addition to client projects, we also have to style for all of our photo shoots. Styling takes some time and planning to achieve your final look but you’ll be very happy with the […]
Nov 18
Nov 7
Loving The look of animal wallpaper. It’s fun, it’s whimsical and typically makes a statement. The progress photo we featured last time, is right in line with that bold and fun feel! If a bold wallpaper is out of your comfort zone, you can opt for a more subtle option when it comes to the […]
Pumpkins have inspired today’s mood board. You don’t have fall without the color orange and as we are well into fall and today is Halloween, it felt like the appropriate color for today. Orange is the color most associated with fall and therefore often referred to as a classic autumnal color. It is most apparent […]
Oct 31
Oct 28
It’s that time of year again and we are back at the Antiques Show in Round Top, Texas! The show seems to grow every year and I am always amazed at what we find there. The big show takes place twice a year – fall and spring. It’s typically pretty warm during the fall market […]
