Category Archives: Tips
Tuesday Tout: Sprucing Up With Paint
We are helping some clients redesign their home in Manhattan Beach and though we’re still in the beginning phases of the redo, we wanted to share the first after from their family room. Updating paint colors can really spruce up a room, especially when you can use color to contrast paneling with wainscot. (Furniture is [...]
Cheeky Boxes: A Modern Take On Storage & Shelving
I saw these stackable shelving Cheeky Boxes on Blue Ant Studio and I was very excited to share them. Designed by Lucie Koldová, they are an amazingly flexible design where the units stack much like puzzle pieces, which allows for customization in terms of design and spatial allowance. I love the idea of them in a [...]
Closet Organization: Flip Flops
I love this idea for storing flip flops and other odds and ends that you may not have space for in your closet! Great alternative to baskets and bins. The MacBeth Collection
Choosing a Coffee Table
Choosing a coffee table is a very important, and often looked over, step in furnishing a seating area. Before you go shopping, there are some things you need to take into consideration. First think about what your coffee table will be used for. Is it going to be in a room that’s used a lot? [...]
Flowers for Modern Interiors
Modern interiors call for clean, sleek lines and bold colors. Try to stay away from the pastel colors that most flowers come in. Think white, green and a splash of bold color.
Throw Pillows for your Bed
Men may think throw pillows are trivial and a waste of money, but ladies don’t let this stop you. Once you have those pillows he won’t complain. The bed will look inviting and more put together. When picking out throw pillows for your bed, you don’t “need” to follow any rules. Just do what looks [...]
Creative Jewerly Storage
If you’re like me you’re always losing jewelry. Losing one earring, misplacing a necklace when you take it off to shower, not remembering where you left your rings after you took them off to put on lotion. You know, the usual. Here are some creative ideas for jewelry storage: DIY Jewelry Storage Board- from Glamorous [...]
Interior Design Tips: Black Couch
Chris Asks: When it comes to choosing paint colors for an interior room, how do you pick a primary color and then complimenting ones? I have a black couch, being the main item I’m going off of, but I don’t want just a plain black and white room. There are several ways you could approach [...]
Area Rug Size and Placement
Choosing an area rug can be one of the most overwhelming things when it comes to decorating your space. Two important aspects to take into consideration are area rug size and placement. Here are some general guidelines: 1. Smaller sizes: Standard sizes for rugs that are used to highlight something such as a sofa, bed [...]
