Biophilic Design – Interior Design by Nature

Posted in Feng Shui, Flooring, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Lighting, Residential Design, Uncategorized on July 5, 2016

By Julie Ann Segal What does it mean to create spaces that not only look good, but feel good? Imagine walking into a room and taking in the sight and scent of lush, fragrant herbs and vivid flower blossoms…...

Bedroom Feng Shui – Creating Your Sanctuary

Posted in Accessories, Bedding, Color, Decluttering, Feng Shui, Flooring, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Lighting, Residential Design, Uncategorized, Window Coverings on March 9, 2016

Many times the bedroom is a room that’s either overlooked or last on the list. The public spaces in the house get more attention because they’re what everyone else sees. Your bedroom needs the attention first. It’s where you...

Before & After: Warm & Functional Family Room

Posted in Accessories, Art, Color, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Residential Design, Uncategorized on June 8, 2015

With a 3-year old and newborn baby, this busy young family hadn’t yet gotten to making their family room an ideal, usable space. A dull color palate and hand-me-down furniture didn’t make it feel very warm, or function as...

Before and After Master Bedroom at the Spa House in Laguna Beach

Posted in Bedding, Faux Finishes, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Residential Design, Uncategorized on June 13, 2013

By Julie Ann Segal A bedroom should be a place that draws you in, and makes you feel comforted and pampered. Before, this master bedroom was not so inviting. Although it had some higher-end features, it lacked warmth, and...

Accessorizing Your TV Console

Posted in Accessories, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Residential Design, Technology, Uncategorized on November 8, 2012

By Victoria Mott Do you use a console for your flat screen TV? Design tip:  you don’t always have to put your T.V. in the center of your console. Yes it looks nice, but sometimes the unexpected can look...

Reupholster Heirloom Furniture

Posted in Color, Feng Shui, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Residential Design, Uncategorized on October 25, 2012

By Victoria Mott Do you have heirloom furniture – something handed down from a relative, a sentimental piece that’s been in the family, but looking a little worse for the wear? Maybe not a good fit with your current...

Custom Home Office Solutions – Filing

Posted in Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Office Design, Residential Design, Uncategorized on October 16, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal How do you make a home office less “officey”? Beautiful, custom furniture with plenty of storage! For this home office, the last thing we wanted to do was overpower the cozy, inviting design details with...

Home Office Makeover

Posted in Accessories, Art, Color, Decluttering, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Office Design, Residential Design, Uncategorized, Window Coverings on September 18, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal Have you seen the latest addition to our portfolio? We’ve shared photos/features of a home office – formerly used for storage – turned Wonderland retreat. We created it to be both functional, for office activities,...

What We’re Working On: Apartment Complex Party Room

Posted in Commercial Design, Flooring, Furniture, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Lighting, Uncategorized on September 13, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal Remember this photo we shared in August, of the carpet we’d selected for an apartment party room design? Things have been moving along nicely on this project; we still have a few fabrics and finishes to choose,...

Using Reclaimed Wood in Interior Design

Posted in Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Residential Design, Uncategorized on August 21, 2012

By Julie Ann Segal Do you have any features or furniture in your home made of reclaimed wood? Reclaimed wood is becoming very popular in design for two reasons:  1) being an environmental and sustainable choice and 2) the...

Repurposing For Design & Function

Posted in Accessories, Art, Furniture, Home Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Uncategorized on July 12, 2012

By Victoria Mott Many things you already own can be repurposed to furnish and decorate your home. For instance, an antique sewing table can be used as an end table or bedside table. They usually have many drawers that...