Fun memory - I used to design prints for Barbie clothes.
With all this new “Barbie Dreamhouse” and Barbie Pink talk, it brings back memories of my last career, when I ran my own textile design studio and I not only designed prints for home furnishing fabrics, wallpapers, and apparel fabrics, but Mattel was also a huge client. I worked on dozens of prints for Barbie clothes. Here’s one that became a sundress. That was another lifetime.
Read MoreGone are the days when garages were merely used for parking cars. This Redfin article, dives into expert garage conversion tips and ideas for transforming your garage into a functional and stylish space. Of course, Décor Revolution’s expertise is in converting garages into accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Read MoreArroyo Monthly magazine has featured Décor Revolution in their design issue, in an article called “ADU Revolution” by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski. It focuses on our specialty in designing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Read MoreNew 2023 ADUs Laws
In 2020, Governor Newsom passed several bills that reduced the restrictions on building ADUs. California Legislature has now enacted more bills that reduce even more restrictions on building ADUs and make it easier for people to get their plans through the permitting process. Local agencies must update their ADU ordinances and abide by these new laws that were passed on Jan 1, 2023.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreRepurposing 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…
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreWe’ve been featured in Arroyo Monthly magazine. The article is called “Pasadena Designer Fights Homelessness With Decor”, by Luke Netzley.
Read MoreAs 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!!
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