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Client Spotlight: Bay Area Writer, Mixologist, and Spirits Authority, Nat Harry

We take it as a compliment that so many interesting and accomplished folks in the Bay Area choose us to help them...

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From Fine Artist to Interior Designer with a Passion for Art: Our Interview with Mead Quin

One of our greatest joys as a paint contractor is supporting Interior Designers in the artistry that they create for...

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Featured Interior Designer Colleague: Congratulations Heather Cleveland!

HCDS's kitchen design selected for million-viewer Design Trends Forecast 2024 round-up

Arana has been delighted to be...

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Pantone Color of the Year for 2024 Mostly a Miss

Experts weigh in on the awkward feeling surrounding 2024’s pick

A tradition since it was first introduced in 1999,...

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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 can’t help but shout out powder...

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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...

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Then and Now: Buestad Builds an Alameda Civic Gem

Based in Alameda, Buestad Construction has proudly contributed to the growth of local community resources for 75 years....

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Alameda Architectural Walking Tours: Wander, Learn, and Adore on Foot

You may be surprised to learn that there are no "Victorians" in Alameda.

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Color(s) of the Year 2023

What is the “Color of the Year” and why is it relevant? Is there just one? Under the heading of nothing is as simple as...

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Top 10 Home Interior Maintenance Tips for Summer

It's summertime, and this list, which we originally wrote in 2021, is still a great resource, so we are sharing it with...

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