I love taking inspiration from favorite brands. These brands evoke great memories of travel and/or special occations. Use inside and give visitors a hint of what is to come by painting your front door in one of these fabulous shades.…
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Shopping for Color
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: Cartier, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Fortnum & Mason, front door, Goldman Land & Home, green, Harrods, Hermes, living room, orange, red, teal
Medallion Authentication
I love a great medallion. Scouring through old Victorian era homes I find original plaster medallions everywhere and many can be saved with a few simple tricks and talented drywall contractor. Authentic reproductions are ideal but can be pricey and…
Swedish Sublime
Inspiration is everywhere and, quite often covered with layer of dust or grime. Using an older (or quality made to look older) piece adds character and instant history to any space. A little old can go a long way. Accessorizing…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: bird. upholstery, charcoal, cream, derik landry, derik landy, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Goldman Land & Home, gray, green, horse, sconce, sofa, Swedish decor, Swedish style, tree, white
What’s Your Style?
Every time I meet a new client the conversation always surrounds real estate, architecture, art and design. It’s what I do and what I love to talk about more than any other subject. Sharing what I know in a way…
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5451 Lawton St, Oakland, CA
Pre-Sale Recommendations EXTERIOR Paint Repaint upper (painted) steps and porch: Benjamin Moore Passion Vine 1504 (Porch and Patio) Find trim paint in basement and touch up around front (and back) door. Repaint front door: Benjamin Moore Country Redwood EXT. RM…
Matchy-Matchy
Making the most out of what you have should be your objective when you make improvements to your home. I’ve flipped many homes over the years. Sadly so much of my time and money is spent undoing prior owners’ improvements.…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: chandelier, derik landry, door hardware, door knobs, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Goldman Land & Home, home renovation, home repair, light fixtures
Window Seat Retreat
Built in window seats are great way to gain additional seating, storage, and add value to any home. Maximize space and expand function in your pass-through rooms and on landings. Radiators or HVAC ducts are normally located beneath windows.…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: banquette, Built in, Cushion, derik landry, dining, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Goldman Land & Home, house flipping, Seating, sitting, window seat, Windows
Sarah’s Uptown Kitchen
Sarah lives in a gorgeous landmark pre-war building built when kitchens were not priority. Elements of furniture reporposed/mixed in with cabinetry to create a completely unique look. Great buys can be found at auction and a skilled cabinet maker can…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: Bosch, chandlier, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Goldman Land & Home, kitchen renovation, mosaic back splash, pre-war, wood countertop
a(DOOR)ation
So often I see mismatched doors when touring open homes. The doors in your home should be complimentary if not an absolute match. Salvage shops have just about every style of door imaginable. Carry your measurements with you and don’t…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: berkeley renovation, derik landry, door hanging, doors, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, finish carpentry, Goldman Land & Home, house flip, old doors, recycled doors, vintage doors
Refrigerator 101
Refrigerator mishaps are the result of poor planing or knee-jerk buying decisions and often leave home owners with a huge eyesore. The top and sides of refrigerators should always be hidden. If it's worth doing, then do it right. Note…
Posted in INSPIRATIONS Tagged with: applicance replacement, derik landry, dwelldefinded, dwelldefined.com, Goldman Land & Home, house flipping, kitchen design, refrigerator, refrigerator trim kit, sub zero
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