Pantone’s Color(s) of the Year for 2021: Illuminating and Ultimate Gray
For 2021, for only the second time in its 20-year tradition of choosing the color of the year, Pantone selected a duo: gray and yellow. Their explanation is, as always, epic poetry: āUltimate Gray + Illuminating, two independent colors that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, [...]
Philanthropy Spotlight: Carolyn Rebuffel Flannery and Make It Home
Faithful readers of our blog may recognize the name of interior designer Carolyn Rebuffel Flannery. We have loved working with Carolyn to help realize her beautiful, pattern-driven design projects and have featured her twice in previous articles, once for her inventive self-created textiles and again when we wanted our designer [...]
Shelter in Place, Part II: ADUs ā 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 āSheltering in Placeā has become the ānew normal,ā 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)ābecause 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, Decoratorās White How would you describe your design aesthetic? Home as a haven; peace, simplicity and beauty that resonates with each clientās 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 [...]
