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It is the beginning of a new year and a new decade, and with this comes Pantone’s annual color forecast for the upcoming year - Turquoise. I myself am very pleased and excited about this choice. Turquoise is an interesting color in that it has both warm and cool undertones, so it doesn’t have the cold feeling th… Continue

A lot of the interior design work that we do involves un-doing an unfortunate remodel. We have all seen the 1920’s Spanish home with the updated 1980’s kitchen, or the Tuscan-inspired do… Continue

Fashion for Fall reveals colors that are more classic and understated like cream, red and black. The Pantone Color Forecast for fall 2009 also projected a muted palette of rose, sienna, gold, purple, warm olive and majolica blue. This is a definite shift from the bright colors of spring fashion.

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I am a firm believer in the transformative powers of design. When designing a nightclub or restaurant it not only allows me to share my dreams, but to inspire yours. Los Angeles is a city that lets us live our dreams, if only for an evening. There are many elements that must come together to create a successful experience. Since most people have a short attention span, it is essential to capture the audience with something that attracts their eye. In every venue I go to I find an element that is… Continue

One easy way to dramatically transform the look of a room is to change the drapery. There are many different styles and fabrics to choose from that can give your room a classic, bohemian, elegant, or preppy look. Some things to consider when deciding what type of drapery to buy are… Continue