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Room of the Day: Tile Patterns Mix It Up in a Master Bath

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Room of the Day: Tile Patterns Mix It Up in a Master Bath
When it came time to update the home’s master bath, their designer, Heather Cleveland, understood the couple’s goals and helped them mix tile patterns and move around some of the components to create a relaxing, transitional space that feels modern while still embracing the history of the home. More…

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Reinventing What You Have

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Reinventing What You Have
When you read shelter mags and design blogs and browse Pinterest, it’s easy to want to replace everything and redecorate your home with new things, but a fresh look is often just a matter of reinventing what you already have. A good cleaning and a fresh coat of paint time and again has come to my rescue as one of the most budget friendly makeover tools. There’s a satisfaction that comes looking at a piece with new eyes and reinventing it rather than tossing it out. More…

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House Remodel Remains True to the Home’s Midcentury Roots

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The 2015 Sunset Idea House Remodel Remains True to the Home’s Midcentury Roots Originally built as a 1954 midcentury ranch, it was owned by the same family until very recently. Architect Jonas Di Caprio of Design Platform happened upon the home during an estate sale, where it was being sold by its original owner, now 93 years old and a former furniture shop owner and design aficionado. Respectful of the original owner, Di Caprio had all remodel plans approved by the original owner before he proceeded with construction. Interior designer Megan Hudacky of cky designs was brought in to transform the interior of the home into the three-level 5100 square foot, 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home that it is today, all with modern amenities with an eye to the home’s midcentury past. Jessica Lummus of Environmental Designs was brought in to transform the garden and did so by weaving drought-tolerant landscaping throughout the outdoor garden and entertaining/social spaces, linking the indoors with the outdoors. More…

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Why Wall Art Matters Most In Interior Design

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Why Wall Art Matters Most In Interior Design
Too often in interior design, we see wall art treated as an afterthought. It’s what gets dealt with last, long after the final coat of paint has dried on the walls and all of the furniture has been artfully arranged, if it gets dealt with at all.

But, we’re here to argue that by relegating wall art to the side lines, you’re missing out on an amazing design opportunity. When chosen thoughtfully, the right wall art can provide for the entire room. Dare we say it, but we think wall art matters most in interior design. More…

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12 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like a Mediterranean Resort

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12 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like a Mediterranean Resort
Nestled in 45 acres of lush gardens and olive groves, Southern California’s Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa feels like a passport-free shortcut to the Mediterranean. It’s luxurious guest casitas, outfitted with private patios and loads of Spanish revival charm, are enough to convince even the most seasoned jet-setter they’re somewhere else – if even for a moment. Yearning for your own Mediterranean escape? Recreate Rancho Valencia’s five-star magic by bringing these 12 elements into your home. More…