June 18, 2009
· Filed under interior design · Tagged craigslist, design, furniture, home decor, home reno, interiors, shabby chic
It is easy being green! Check out these great craigslist finds. You could easily revamp these pieces for your space! All they need is some TLC and voila…a piece of furniture with great classic lines.
Round Whitewash color 48″ dia Dinning Room Table with 4 chairs
Call Bill @ (714)975-0863
- it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Here is a beautiful white washed shabby chic dresser. It was well crafted from wood and is a very solid/sturdy piece. Attention to detail and nice joinery are present. This dresser was hand painted and has a very rustic look. 4 drawers that all slide in and out with ease and have a significant amount of storage space. Could be easily repainted and or refinished if desired. This dresser would be a great addition to any shabby chic themed room or home.
47.5” Wide 36.5” Tall 19” Deep
$125 obo
If interested, please leave a contact number.
This is a really beautiful, well made display cabinet. A creamy antique white with gold accents,Queen Anne legs and two draweres on the bottom. Serious inquiries only
- Location: Long Beach
- it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
June 17, 2009
· Filed under interior design · Tagged design, family room, home decor, interior, interior design, living room, remodeling, renovating, southwest
I had such a good time meeting with previous clients and photographing their spaces that I am a bit sad that it is over! Now that all the photographs are complete, I can send them over to have the website, www.genchidesign, completed! It has been a bit different working on the other end of the creative side. I have had a great team behind me. The logo and website are exactly what I was looking for despite my loss for words to describe what I wanted. 
Somehow the team at Liberty Grove Graphics figured it out! If you are in the market for a new logo/website, visit them here…www.libertygrovegraphics.com I can’t believe how anxious I was waiting to see the concept and how the pictures came out. It really put into perspective what my client go through when working with me. I am sure they breathe the same sigh of relief when they see their room concept! Being in a creative field is so exciting. I have always wished I was a shutterbug. When it comes to taking pictures, I am by far the worst! I am the person who always has a finger in the shot or the lens cap on! Photography is so beautiful and being able to capture life’s moments is priceless. What a gift photographers have! My photographer did such a great job! Jason worked really well with me…his patience is very appreciated! Everytime I need to adjust a flower or picture he didn’t say a word! What do you think of some of the new pics!?! The rest will be on the website! This project was so much fun and is a perfect example of when custom furniture is necessary. The sofa was custom designed as well as the book cases/entertainment center. I love seeing my designs come to life!!
June 17, 2009
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged basketball, design, golden retriever, home decor, lakers, new puppy, puppy
Good morning! We have had a very exciting week so far and the most exciting weekend. We spent the weekend doing things around the house and watching the laker game of course! Speaking of the laker game, it certainly brings good food. We were on our way to a BBQ and had to stop and get some chips and salsa. As we waited, we decided to head into this small pet store. Well…20 minutes later with our chips, salsa, and 11 week golden retriever in tow we headed to the party. I have to admit, I was very nervous about our spontaneous decision. I have never had a big dog before and didn’t quite know what I was getting into. Brody is a very calm and collected golden retriever. He has been a complete pleasure and so far we haven’t had any catastrophes. I have really fell in love with that face! How could you not……
Brody our retriever
June 11, 2009
· Filed under interior design · Tagged decorating, design, inspiration, interior photography, photography
We spent the past few weekends photographing our design work for the website and can’t wait to feature it. I should see the last photo shoot this Saturday. I am so excited! We also snapped some photos of myself and my husband/business manager, Dion Genchi. Since I am six months pregnant, I am anxious to see how I look! My photographer sent me a “teaser”…what do you think?
Obviously there aren’t two of me, it is just the result of some handy photoshop skills that I wish I had! I was trying to disguise my pregnancy, considering I won’t be pregnant forever..hopefully. It was a ton of fun staging the home and creating the magic in this space. This home is one of our more “vibrant” homes. Loads of personality! It just goes to show you that if color is used right, then it can make the right statement. Which leads me to my topic. If a picture does say a thousand words, what will mine say? Interior photography can be really difficult to capture that essence that I spent months trying to portray. The color has to be perfect. The accessories need to be alluring. The picture needs to WOW. I love my job. I love developing spaces that were never imagined by the homeowners. I love when they walk into their space and their face lights up and sometimes I even get tears. I have been told I have changed the way their life functions. How do you capture that? How can I bottle that up for when I need a little inspiration? I have to admit, it is nice to reminisce on the design through pictures. It does make me a bit emotional though because I miss my clients! (That is not just the hormones talking) I really value my relationship with my clients and realize that after working closely with them for 6 months or so, I develop an individual bond with each one. So, pictures are worth a thousand words. I could look at each project that I have done and see how I have grown, think about how my clients have grown, and put a thousand words on how thankful I am for my gift as a designer and how rewarding my career is.
June 11, 2009
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged costa mesa, decorating, decorator, design, design firm, functional, interior design, room design, visual
Genchi Interior Design Group has created this blog to bring to you designer tips, tricks, and ideas. We are a full service residential and commercial design firm located in Costa Mesa, Ca. We have been working hard on our new website, www.genchidesign.com and now with our new blog we are feeling one step closer to the online world! Our services range from by the hour consulting, real estate staging, room redesigns, to full project management. We customize our services to meet the needs of each individual client. Designing is a lot like solving a puzzle. When you are missing the pieces, I come to find them! Interior Designers are qualified professionals by education and experience to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces. The design of a home plays an important role in how you live, feel and utilize the space. We hope that you can use our ideas and tips to transform your space or at the very least inspire you to know more about interior design!
