Shelter in Place, Part II: ADUs — Costs, options, and considerations
Continuing our conversation about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), we asked Kevin Mond, head of design and sales for HDR Remodeling, as well as co-owner and vice president of the company, to describe in detail the process, costs, and range of options, to help our community make the best decisions for [...]
Shelter in Place with Accessory Dwelling Units
Now that “Sheltering in Place” has become the “new normal,” many of us are looking to our homes to support us more than ever before. Maintenance projects that we might have been putting off are suddenly in our faces 24/7 and getting long-needed attention. And with this new and constant [...]
Kitchen Trends To Avoid In 2020
We don't want to brag, but you can show us any kitchen, and we can assume, in a few years or so, when it was designed or revamped (we know it's a neat party trick)—because kitchen architecture, like fashion and another home decor, usually follows patterns that come and go. [...]
Designers’ Favorites: Carolyn Rebuffel Flannery on White Interiors
Carolyn Rebuffel Flannery, Workroom C (https://workroomc.com/): Benjamin Moore: Super White, Linen White, White Dove, Decorator’s White How would you describe your design aesthetic? Home as a haven; peace, simplicity and beauty that resonates with each client’s lifestyle. We strive to craft designs that are inspired, savvy, and practical, and that [...]
Designers’ Favorites: Laura Martin Bovard on White Interiors
We recently interviewed a number of prominent Bay Area interior designers on their favorite shades of white for painting interiors. In this post, Laura Martin Bovard weighs in. Laura Martin Bovard, LMB Interiors (www.lmbinteriors.com): Benjamin Moore White Dove How would you describe your design aesthetic? Curated chic; a warm approach [...]
Designers’ Favorites: Mead Quin on White Interiors
We recently interviewed a number of prominent Bay Area interior designers on their favorite shades of white for painting interiors. In this post, Mead Quin weighs in. Interior Designer Mead Quin Mead Quin, Emeryville (www.meadquindesign.com) All White by Farrow and Ball, and Simply White by Benjamin Moore How would you [...]
How Long Does Exterior House Paint Last?
Surface preparation, power washing, and getting the right contractor on the job are all things that should be taken into consideration when you are planning to paint your home. Your exterior paint is an investment. We are not speaking solely on a financial level here either. New paint helps with [...]
The Importance of Gloss and Sheen in Paint Selection
The gloss and sheen in paint isn't something that everyone understands. This isn't something that many people think about either. However, the gloss and sheen of paint is something that certainly impacts the final look and builds atmosphere. It is not complicated to differentiate the two, however, most people don't [...]
The Art of the Pattern — Q & A with Workroom C
Carolyn Rebuffel Flannery, Principal Designer of Interior Design Firm Workroom C, based in Emeryville, offers her brand of “inspired, practical design” to clients throughout the Bay Area. With that mission comes the textiles she custom-creates to help implement her visions, making homes simply more beautiful — and colorful! We sat [...]
Designers on Design: A Compendium of Links
Over the years, in writing our newsletter (which is also posted on this blog) we have interviewed and hosted guest blogs by numerous brilliant and talented Bay Area interior designers and landscape architects, sharing their wisdom on how to make our homes beautiful, inside and out. This post is an [...]
