Architects and Designers: Who does what and how do they work together?

The field of home building and remodeling has a clear path from design to construction, then on to “the finishes,” and lastly, the furnishings. After the initial design plans are complete, architects can and often do play a role throughout the construction of the project. But, when do interior designers [...]

2023-09-22T21:11:00-04:00September 22, 2023|

Cabinet Refinishing Process: Quick and Easy Kitchen Refresh

Cabinet painting is the easiest way to create a major change in your kitchen without demolition, dust, and downtime. You don’t have to break through walls or change out cabinets in order to experience a complete refresh and transformation of your space. It’s also an economical and eco-friendly choice, preserving [...]

2022-07-12T10:15:00-04:00July 12, 2022|

Kitchen Cabinets Refreshed — Examples from our Portfolio

What a Difference Paint Makes! A question we get a lot at Arana is, “What can I do to refresh my kitchen, without going into a full-scale remodel?” Of course, our answer is, "New paint colors!" Also hanging new wallpaper (a service we provide) can add layers of interest to [...]

2022-06-17T10:05:00-04:00June 17, 2022|

Save Some Green with a Kitchen Cabinet Repaint

After several years of living in that beautiful home of yours, the natural processes of wear and tear have taken a toll on some of the fixtures inside your home. Chief among these is the cabinets in your kitchen, they’re literally an eyesore, what with the discolorations and the general [...]

2022-06-13T14:11:00-04:00June 13, 2022|

What Is Pantone’s Color of the Year?

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 it sounds, there are multiple answers to these questions. Color of the Year, as announced by the Pantone company annually in December, is a relatively [...]

2021-04-16T21:58:00-04:00April 16, 2021|

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: “Ultimate Gray + Illuminating, two independent colors that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, [...]

2021-04-16T21:57:00-04:00April 16, 2021|

The Best Colors For Your Kitchen

Next to your living room, your home's kitchen gets the most use. It's also an area visitors tend to visit frequently and immediately upon entering your home. Being such an important part of your home, your kitchen should not only be spacious and well organized but should look great [...]

2026-03-17T06:26:08-04:00July 28, 2020|

Arana’s Participation in 4 Years of CSL Tours + 1 More To Come

For 31 years now, the Children’s Support League has raised money for East Bay agencies that serve children in need, by spearheading the annual Heart of the Home tour in Piedmont and the Oakland Hills. In that time, the organization has raised over 4 million dollars, distributed via grants to [...]

2020-07-28T11:25:00-04:00July 28, 2020|