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 [...]

2021-02-25T16:19:00-05:00February 25, 2021|

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 [...]

2021-02-25T15:55:00-05:00February 25, 2021|

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 [...]

2021-02-25T13:06:00-05:00February 25, 2021|

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. [...]

2021-01-28T17:23:00-05:00January 28, 2021|

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 [...]

2021-01-27T19:31:00-05:00January 27, 2021|

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 [...]

2021-01-27T17:24:00-05:00January 27, 2021|

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 [...]

2021-01-27T17:22:00-05:00January 27, 2021|

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 [...]

2021-01-27T17:20:00-05:00January 27, 2021|

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 [...]

2021-01-27T17:20:00-05:00January 27, 2021|

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 [...]

2021-01-27T16:44:00-05:00January 27, 2021|