The 2018 Pasadena Showcase House Kitchen

As you may have just read from my previous post, we were tasked with designing and executing the 2018 Pasadena Showcase House kitchen in 7 weeks, with only 4 of the 7 weeks spent on construction. Well, we did it – … Read MoreThe 2018 Pasadena Showcase House Kitchen

8 Top Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2018 – KBIS Recap

KBIS Recap Earlier this month I attended KBIS, The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, (The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) to preview and report on the 2018 kitchen and bath trends.  KBIS is a design highlight of every year, as … Read More8 Top Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2018 – KBIS Recap

Customizing the Home with Designer Light Switches and Wall Plates

Hands down, the quickest, easiest and relatively most inexpensive way to customize a home is to change out the existing switches with designer light switches and wall plates. As a designer, I go into so many homes and I can’t … Read MoreCustomizing the Home with Designer Light Switches and Wall Plates

Legrand in the 2017 HGTV Smart Home

Legrand Brings Lighting Technology into the 2017 HGTV Smart Home Last week I ventured on a less than 24 hour trip to Scottsdale, Arizona to see how Legrand integrates lighting technology into the 2017 HGTV Smart Home, where they are major sponsors. … Read MoreLegrand in the 2017 HGTV Smart Home

Create a Warm and Inviting Space with Designer Light Switches

Legrand and Hubbardton unveil Decorative Wall Plates and Light Switches in 6 Hand Forged Steel Finishes Last February, I flew out to New York to attend a party unveiling Legrand and Hubbardton Forge‘s  collaboration of decorative wall plates.  Legrand’s adorne … Read MoreCreate a Warm and Inviting Space with Designer Light Switches

My Observations at the Architectural Digest Home and Design Show 2015

 The Architectural Digest Home and Design Show 2015 This year, thee Architecural Digest Home and Design Show did not disappoint, especially the MADE section.   As expected, Brooklyn designers dominated the MADE section of the show and the entire section … Read MoreMy Observations at the Architectural Digest Home and Design Show 2015

The McKinley House Gets a Refresh with Adorne Light Switches

The McKinley House Last week I joined  Adorne by Legrand as they unveiled a complete retrofit of light switches  and outlets at the McKinley House in Venice, CA.  Those of you who are fans of the Showtime series “Californication” may … Read MoreThe McKinley House Gets a Refresh with Adorne Light Switches

Urban Apartment Living at Met Lofts

Laura Schwartz Muller’s design of a studio space at Met Lofts is modern urban apartment living at its best. Last year Laura designed a penthouse loft at 1600 Vine, also in collaboration with Dwell on Design.  Met Lofts also happens to … Read MoreUrban Apartment Living at Met Lofts