Walker Zanger's Warehouse Sale

6 05 2010

If you are in search for luxury tile at great prices, then you don’t want to miss Walker Zanger’s Warehouse Sale!  They have a wide array of beautifully crafted tiles from mosaics to natural stone, I am sure this could be your one stop shop for you kitchen or bathroom remodel!

Wood Tiles

Tile that looks like wood!

Walker Zanger Tile

Tile by Walker Zanger

THE WAREHOUSE SALE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SATURDAY THE 15TH FROM 8-3!  THE LOCATION: 8901 Bradley Ave, Sun Valley Ca 91352





Design Does Change Lives

5 05 2010

We had the amazing opportunity to work with Design Stars on this amazing project!





Mother's Day Design Deal

5 05 2010

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we wanted to help you give your special mother..or yourself…a special treat!

This special is good for:

Home Re-design-Use what you have decorating

Accessorizing

Remodeling

Renovating

Consulting

Window Treatments/Bedding

Custom Cabinetry Design

More!!!

Mothers Day Surprise: A one room Re-Design, $200 worth of Accessories/etc to “Spruce” things up a bit, floral arrangement.  All on Mother’s Day

♥ Concierge Package: 8 Hour Design Gift Certificate, Floral Arrangement, and B-Weekly Cleaning for One month.

♥  Mamma Mia: 15 Hour Design Gift Certificate, Floral Arrangements for the living room, bedroom, and entry (Or Room of Your Choice), Weekly Cleaning for 1 Month

We would love to build a package for you! Contact Us for more Information or to order!  Make your own package and enjoy 20% off our Design Fees!





Estimating Wood Flooring

4 05 2010

Estimating wood flooring can be a great way to help you determine your remodeling budget.

Here’s How!

1) Measure your rooms Length (L) and Width (W), make sure you measure in feet and round up. Then multiply the two together.  Ex: 10′X12′=120 square feet

2) Now that you have your square footage, You can estimate the material.

Based on your wood selection and budget, your flooring could be $5.00 a square foot to $25.00 a square foot. Most wood flooring is in the $5-$7 range.  You can often find some discounted flooring also.

Take your square footage (120 square feet) and multiply that by your material cost ($5+)

***There are additional materials required based on your sub floor.  You will need a moisture barrier. If it is applied over concrete this is a latex/rubbery material that is smeared over the concrete.  If it is a wood/plywood sub floor, then it will be a foam that is rolled out on the floor.  You will also want to account for the glue to lay the floor.

Sub floor PreP and Install: $1.50-$2.00 a square foot.

Floor Glue: 1 tub approximately every 150 square feet at around $100 a bucket.

3) Estimate the trim.  You want to be sure you account for those finishing details.  Baseboards, cove molding, t-molding (for doorways), transitions, etc.

Baseboards: Approximately $2.50-$4.00+ a linear foot

A reputable flooring company would be able to assist you in finalizing your measurements!





Choosing Wood Flooring

4 05 2010

If you are like I was, you can’t wait to get that carpet removed and move on to wood flooring.  If you are one of the lucky ones, you may find that you already have wood flooring underneath your carpet! YAY!  Even though it may look horrible now, you can refinish it and you would be amazed at the results.  If you are not one of the lucky ones, then you are in the market for wood flooring.  When selecting wood flooring, my advise is to begin browsing first.  Ask questions, gather literature.  Once you have a few selections, your next step is to think of your needs and functions.

  • Do you have pets? Kids? How durable do you need your flooring to be?

If you have pets or kids, you definitely want to go with a hand-scraped or distressed wood.  It will hide marks, scratches and scuffs!

  • What are the aesthetics of your home?  How do you want your home to feel?

If you are wanting a modern feel, then you would choose a wood flooring that is smooth and can even have a high gloss on it.

Wood Flooring

Modern Wood Flooring

If you are wanting to influence a Tuscan, farm, french, country, or worldly theme then there are many distressed options out there.  You can even be green and install reclaimed wood flooring!

Distressed Wood Flooring

Distressed Wood Flooring

  • Next you want to prepare a few estimates so that you can gather a clear picture of your costs associated with the flooring.  Estimating wood flooring can easily be done on your own and in your spare time!

Here are some pictures of some unique inlays! Enjoy ~

Inlay

How about some printed wood for a vintage quality!





You Know You Should Have A Designer When….

30 04 2010

You have had paint blocks of the 4 colors you are trying to choose from on your walls for over 3 months.

No, that is not art.  :)

Yes, picking paint can be a daunting task, but the good news is…It is just paint! True…True…It is not as easy as it looks.  You followed all the steps to picking out a paint color.  Went to the paint store, picked an array of swatches, brought them home, hung the colors on the wall, discussed with husband (who had no input), waited a few days, discussed with friends (all had a different opinion), now you are more confused, go back to the paint store, got those handy samples for about $7 a pop, painted those on the wall, waited a few days, observed, asked again, confused again, out of desperation you ask your 3 year old….then…days/weeks/months pass and it is was past a second thought and you don’t even want to open up that bag of worms again.

Lots of designers do color consulting.  It is generally a by the room fee or a by the hour fee if you want a few more details taken care of like re-arranging some items, accessorizing, etc.

If you Love your Time, Love your Home, but Hate the Stress of sprucing up your space, we would be happy to help~





Olive And Branch

29 04 2010

Guess What!? I won something! Yes, I won a $25.00 gift certificate from Olive and Branch and I thought I would share with you some of my favorite items.

Pendant Lights

Wire Pendants

Wine Basket

Wine Basket

Fleur in Blue Doormat

Fleur Doormat





Office Design

25 04 2010

According to some recent studies and my own opinion, Your office decor affects how you work.

90% of office workers regard the design and layout of their office as affecting their level of motivation.

Wow! That is a great reason to get your office design accessed by a interior designer.  Your office Design could be affecting your bottom line!

Okay…so this study got me to evaluate my own office space, its function and how it was working for me…and the real shocker….it wasn’t.  I mean for a designer, how could I let my office be so…so…blah.  Well, that is all it took! We have decided to reshape and rebuild the office.  Stay tuned….

Some of my office interior design inspirations:

Office Design

Small Office

I love how this is so simple and casual.  Feels comfortable…There is nothing wrong with feeling comfortable in your office..right??

Interior Design Office

Interior Design Office

Its no secret I LOVE color…especially when you pair it with crisp white!





70%+ Off Snaidero Cabinetry and Miele Ap

16 04 2010

70%+ Off Snaidero Cabinetry and Miele Appliances! Laguna Design Center. Hurry. Limited supply. http://ow.ly/1ze3S





Interior Design Newsletter I Interior De

16 04 2010

Interior Design Newsletter I Interior Design Tips I #InteriorDesign Ideas/Inspiration from Orange County #news http://ow.ly/1ze2U








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