Mixing furnishings and accessories from different eras is essential for creating depth and character in a timeless design. Tying it all together using accent colors is simple and allows you to add and update in years to come.…
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Color Tied
Posted in COLOR, INSPIRATIONS, INTERIOR DESIGN Tagged with: blue, chandelier, club chair, deco mirror, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Goldman Land & Home, milo baughman, mirror, mirrors
Color Scheming
I love auctions but there also great online resources for on-of-a-kind pieces. Everything featured here is from One Kings Lane or 1st Dibs… two of my favorite virtual stores. Think in terms of blending two colors being mindful of…
Posted in COLOR, INSPIRATIONS, INTERIOR DESIGN Tagged with: blue, chinoiserie, derik landry, dwelldefinded, green, Ist Dibs, One Kings Lane, oriental carpet, tufted leather, yellow
Sutro Baths
Posted in COLOR, INSPIRATIONS, INTERIOR DESIGN Tagged with: derik landry, dwelldefined.com, leather sofa, Sutro Baths, tufted sofa
Will we have to overpay?
Will we have to overpay? You will have to pay more than anyone else is willing to pay at that moment in time. When in a multiple bidding situation, your Realtor won’t know the purchase price associated with the other…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: Competitive market, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Goldman Land & Home
Sarah Style
Toronto based interior designer Sarah Richardson is best known for her HGTV design shows; Sarah’s House, Real Potential, Sarah 101, Sarah’s Cottage, and Design Inc. I pre-ordered her latest book, Sarah Style, over the summer and finally received my copy…
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1335 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA
I love the look and welcome of a red front door but selecting the perfect shade it tricky. Try three swatches and take a day and night to decide on the perfect shade. Extend the height of windows by installing…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: 1335 allston, bedroom, berkeley bungalow, bungalow, deck, derik landry, drapery, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, galley kitchen, Goldman Land & Home, home office, patio furniture, red door, subway tile
2224 California St, Berkeley, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations Entry Enhancement Remove screen door and store under house should buyer wish to reinstall. Replace door mat with long runner to create an arrival area: www.ballarddesigns.com Chevron Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Runner 2’7″-8’2″ Gray with Sand $49.00 Add three hanging…
Into Inverted
One of my favorite ways to add non-fussy luxury to any room is by using furnishings and window treatments with inverted pleating like this panel from Restoration Hardware. Inverted pleated skirts provide for a clean tailored look pictured here from…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: club chairs, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Goldman Land & Home, Inverted Pleat, Knops Upolstery, ottoman, Restoration Hardware, The Nest Egg
4268 Coolidge Ave, Oakland, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations Entry Enhancement Remove screen door and store under house should buyer wish to reinstall. Replace door mat with long runner to create an arrival area: www.ballarddesigns.com Chevron Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Runner 2’7″-8’2″ Gray with Sand $49.00 Add three hanging…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: 4268 Coolidge Av oakland, american soil products, ballard designs, ballarddesigns.com, benjamin moore, chevron stripe runner, Curb Appeal, curb appeal east bay, curb appeal oakland, curb appeal oakland hills, derik landry, Goldman Land & Home, selling oakland home
Goin’ Gingham
Resourcefulness often leads to creativity (for better or worse) when facing time and budget constraints. Treat every design challenge as an opportunity. So often a “great deal” on natural stone tile results in a delivery of mismatched disappointment. Consider a…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, gingham, gingham plaid, Goldman Land & Home, stone flooring, tile patterns
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