Beautiful Books for Cozy Reading Nooks
A Holiday Gift GuideThere is something about a book; a real book that you hold in your hands: the texture of the edges of the pages, the way the words and the spaces between the words comprise a visual pattern as well as communicating ideas. And when included, the beautiful [...]
What to Expect at Your Painting Estimate – San Francisco Bay Area
Thereās a level of trust placed in any home service provider as they work in and around your home. Building this trust starts from the moment you contact Arana Craftsman Painters to come to your home or business and provide you with an Estimate. This article helps you understand what [...]
The 3C’s of a Superior House Painting Process – San Francisco Bay Area
These are our ā3Cāsā of a successful project process and the key to why people love working with Arana Craftsman Painters! At Arana Craftsman Painters, we leave little to chance because we follow a tried-and-true set of steps. This is Part 2 in our series (Part 1 can be found [...]
Home as Canvas and Art Gallery
Interior painting and artwork have an intimate relationship. The way that light reflects, the color tones shifting against the otherās presence. It is no small thing to choose the right location, lighting, and wall color for art, or to choose the right wall color when those factors have been set. [...]
Community Member Spotlight: Our Beloved Writer/Editor
Longtime readers of our print newsletter may have noticed that not all of our articles are about paint or painting (fun topic for us, but maybe too repetitive for you) and that most of our articles are written by me or Julie Feinstein Adams ā plus the occasional featured guest, [...]
Featured Interior Designer Colleague: Congratulations Heather Cleveland!
HCDS's kitchen design selected for million-viewer Design Trends Forecast 2024 round-upArana has been delighted to be working with Heather Cleveland of Heather Cleveland Design Studio, helping realize her visions for her clients and projects. In this article, we wanted to spotlight the recognition she recently received for her design talents, [...]
Pantone Color of the Year for 2024 Mostly a Miss
Experts weigh in on the awkward feeling surrounding 2024ās pickA tradition since it was first introduced in 1999, Pantoneās announcement of the Color of the Year usually evokes a sense of whimsy and excitement. From their wildly over-embroidered company language in their press materials, to the bold graphics the company [...]
Paint Is Elemental
Paint is elemental. It is, in essence, a creamy blend of many of the earthās elements: minerals, resins, oils, clays. Yes, paint can be and historically has been manufactured with heavy chemicals and toxic compounds, such as lead. But, fortunately, there is now paint on the market that is made [...]
After and During/Before: A Brown-Shingle Exterior in Piedmont
A repeat-client for Arana! This client purchased a new home in Piedmont and called us in to do some restoration and repair on the front door frame and period details on the wood balcony/decking. We applied a clear product to the shingles that both protects against moisture intrusion or damage, [...]
Perfect Powder Room and MORE: Designing for Small Spaces with Jaclyn Christensen
Followers of our Instagram or Facebook feeds may have noticed that occasionally we just canāt help but shout out powder room and water closet designs. There seems to be something about them that inspires bold choices and whimsy. A jewel-box quality. Is there a difference when designing for large or [...]
