I recently did a project for some alumni clients of mine where we replaced all the window treatments in their home with new ones. They had purchased window treatments from me about 15 years ago and now it was time to do a refresh. We put Hunter Douglas shades throughout their home and all motorized. They love the convenience that the motorization provides them with raising and lowering their shades, but most important is the energy efficiency that these new window treatments provide for my clients.

So, let us talk about how some window treatments can make your home more energy efficient.

Karen SteinbergMarch 24, 2023 Comment

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Building an ADU?

There are many things that can go wrong on any build or remodel project and especially an ADU, but the first, and most important, mistake people make is hiring the wrong people for the architectural/design process.

There is so much work that goes into this process that the average lay person does not appreciate. Simply having a clear understanding of the building codes which are so complex and constantly changing is vital to being able to professionally design your ADU.

Karen SteinbergFebruary 22, 2023Comment

Repurposing Project Using Some Bold Color

One of my favorite client’s is crazy for color and pattern, which I love about her. She is so much fun to work with. So, the project was to give her small dining area a refresh and we started by refinishing the table with two different finishes. We used a beautiful oyster finish on the legs and apron of the table and kept the existing cherry finish on the table top. The top was damaged though, so it needed to be repaired. Then we matched the finish on the dining chairs to the legs on the table.

After that came the selection of the really fun fabrics for the chairs…

Karen SteinbergJanuary 14, 2023Comment

My New Kitchen is Finally Done!

It took way longer than expected because of some back-ordered items, but supply chain issues aside, I am loving it now that it is completed! Ryan and Pru installed it and did an amazing job!

I designed the cabinets to be two-toned with most of them in this soft sage green that is so versatile. It exudes a calm energy. It’s neutral and thanks to its cool undertones, the verdant shade serves all the room’s possibilities.

Our Free Home Makeover Has Been Featured

We’ve been featured in Arroyo Monthly magazine. The article is called “Pasadena Designer Fights Homelessness With Decor”, by Luke Netzley.

Karen SteinbergDecember 7, 2021Comment

The Free Home Makeover Reveal!!

As we wrote about in our last post, we have been working hard for the past few weeks on a free makeover for a single mom and her two children and the installation has just happened.

We partnered with the non-profit organization, Pen + Napkin, to fundraise, design and install this makeover for Cajh and her kids.

Read more about it to see all the fabulous photographs of the reveal and hear about how happy Cajh was to see her new home!!

Karen SteinbergNovember 21, 2021 Comment

Free Home Makeover for a Well Deserving Family

I am so excited to let you know about the free home makeover that I am working on for a single Mom who has survived homelessness, Cajhmone, and her two children; daughter, (10 years old), and son, (6 years old); with a baby girl on the way. I feel so fortunate to be able to use my creative talents to help furnish and decorate a home for them, when they are dealing with the trauma of homeless. Read more about it here or go straight to our campaign to see how you can help!

Karen SteinbergOctober 27, 2021Comment

We Are Thrilled To Announce That We Have Been Featured In i + D Magazine

We are thrilled to announce that we have been featured in ASID’s i + D magazine. In this article, “Small is Big”, I was interviewed by Brian Barth about ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and their rise in popularity this past year. Forbes even declared 2020 as “the year of ADUs”!

One of my favorite quotes form the article is “For Decor Revolution’s Steinberg, the space constraints of ADUs are like candy for a designer’s mind”. This is so true!!

What is an ADU? Why should you build one? And how can we help?

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) or Garage Conversions to house aging parents, boomerang adult kids or to rent out on Airbnb for extra income are becoming increasingly more popular. Or maybe you just want to create a home office space, art/craft studio or yoga/work-out space in your garage. Decor Revolution can help you custom build, remodel or refresh these spaces to suit your needs,

Designing a Guest House for Rental Part 2

Last week I posted about how I remodeled my garage and converted it into a great, modern guest house that I am now renting out on Airbnb to bring in an extra source of income.

Turning your unused real estate into a source of income is a huge trend right now. I’ve spoken to so many people that are having great success with it and are so happy that they decided to give it a try.

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