Pre-Sale Recommendations Landscape Add four planter boxes under railings on front balcony and fill with white annuals or perennials…whatever is in bloom and will spill through the railings. OSH $54.99 each. Power wash balcony tile and remove everything but new…
Author: DCL
871 24th St, Richmond, CA
This is a nice home with lots of space both inside and out. I recommend making it as nuetral as possible to appeal the largest number of buyers. Fresh paint throught will help the home feel and very clean. Whether…
Posted in COLOR, INTERIOR DESIGN, PAST PROJECTS, SELLING Tagged with: counter depth, curb appeal east bay, derik landry, drum chandelier, Goldman Land & Home, rustoleum, sherwin williams
Deco Greige
A single auction find like this plated Deco mirror from Christie’s Auction House can provide for an entire room inspiration. A little can go a long way. Instead of going full-blown Deco, find elements from the period in contemporary pieces…
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5710 Moraga Ave, Oakland, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations Curb Appeal Clear ivy off of tree trunks and limbs as well as low deadwood branches. We don’t want to lose any privacy but the street view should look more inviting. Ideally the crumbled edge of the asphalt…
5922 Acacia Ave, Oakland, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations Curb Appeal Replace missing coach light. Add mulch to planting beds and continue drought tolerate plants (same combination of grasses) around the side of the property along Quail Lane. Removed raised veggie bed, repair fountain, and add mulch…
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Creston Road, Berkeley, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations Landscape (Garden To-Do’s) Power wash front steps, walkway, and driveway. Plant Japanese Feather Grass along the first set of steps to hide the exposed juniper branches. Plant 9 of these (ASAP so they have time to fill in)…
Beekman 1802 Style: The Attraction of Opposites
I just received my copy of Beekman 1802 Style: The Attraction of Opposites. After months of anticipation I knew exactly what was in that box left on my doorstep from Sharon Springs, New York. I sat down and gave it…
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Grasscloth Glitch ‘n Fix
Florence Knoll Rosewood Credenza, 1st dibs.com Hanging grasscloth wallpaper can be a little tricky. Wallpaper paste cannot be allowed to seep out between joints because it cannot be wiped off like typical wallpaper. Cutting corners is challenge because heavier grasscloth…
Posted in COLOR, INSPIRATIONS, INTERIOR DESIGN Tagged with: blue, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, grasscloth, wallpaper, wallpaper trim
Brookpark Road, Oakland, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations Curb Appeal Remove television antenna from roof. Power wash front walkway and driveway. Remove hose from front of house and add bench/cushions. Replace door hardware (Home Depot, Kwikset $46) Add color spots (white creeping Phlox) to palm planters.…
Elements Chandelier
This jaw dropping chandelier (Elements) was created Corbett Lighting. The piece is designed as thoughtfully as a precious jewel and the perfect balance of whimsy and sophistication. I’m a mixed metal nut and the jacks-like playfulness of this piece really…
Posted in COLOR, INSPIRATIONS, INTERIOR DESIGN Tagged with: Corbett Lighting, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, elements chandelier, Goldman Land & Home, Mixed Metal
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