Part 2 of Presentation at Pasadena City Hall Council Town Hall on ADUs
Part 2 of Presentation at Pasadena City Hall Council Town Hall on ADUs

There are many new laws that are important for your designer to know before designing your Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Here is an overview of some that are important to know about. When presenting plans to the city planning department, it’s crucial to know what these laws are because the local restrictions are not necessarily up to date with the state laws. The state laws take precedent unless your home is in an historic district. You also need to plan your investment range accordingly based on knowing what to expect from the city. This is why it is so important to work with an experienced ADU designer.

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Presentation at Pasadena City Hall Council Town Hall on ADUs
Presentation at Pasadena City Hall Council Town Hall on ADUs

Together with Jeanne Chung from Cozy Stylish Chic, I gave a presentation on ADUs at the Pasadena City Hall Council Town Hall on Friday, May 30, 2024. Jeanne spoke on Accessible Design for ADUs and I spoke on two topics. First on Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building an ADU and Second on ADU Laws in California. I will address the first topic in this post and write another one with the second topic because there are some new laws since the last time I have addressed this subject.

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New Design Service - Vacation Rental Design
New Design Service - Vacation Rental Design

Big News From Décor Revolution!

Exciting times are here, as we unveil our latest service addition. While we’ll still be dedicated to crafting stunning residential and ADU designs, we’re now bringing our magic to Vacation Rental and Airbnb Design.

The Airbnb world is buzzing, and competition is fierce. With potential guests scrolling through options at lightning speed, making a lasting impression is essential. Enter the power of good design. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about boosting your income!

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Three Ways to Style a Coffee Table
Three Ways to Style a Coffee Table

Styling is the very last thing that I focus on in my interior design projects and unless it’s a full service interior design project that includes all the furnishings and accessories, I don’t even do it. But when I do, usually before a photo shoot, styling the coffee table or the book shelves is a really fun part of the job. Many people ask how I do it, so here are some of my tips.

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Fun Memory - I Used to Design Prints for Barbie
Fun Memory - I Used to Design Prints for Barbie

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.

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New 2023 ADU Laws
New 2023 ADU Laws

New 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.

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Energy Efficient Window Treatments
Energy Efficient Window Treatments

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.

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The Biggest Mistake People Make When Building an ADU?
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.

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