How do you modernize old wood paneling? Modernizing a dark wood-paneled room can transform it from heavy and dated into a bright and inviting space that combines classic and contemporary elements. If the woodwork is in good shape and a wood worth saving , we always recommend restoration rather than painting. Once you paint, it is difficult to return the…
Designing a luxury kitchen? Wondering about the must-have amenities to include in every luxury kitchen? Look no further! As a Pasadena kitchen designer with experience in designing kitchens for the Pasadena Showcase House and the owner of a Pasadena kitchen showroom, I’ve got you covered. Confused about what elements to include in your kitchen remodel? Don’t worry, I’ll share the…
An Eclectic Butler’s Pantry for a Traditional English Tudor Home This eclectic butler’s pantry was designed for the 2022 Pasadena Showcase House and incorporated the home’s traditional English Tudor architecture of the home but with a modern edge. It is not too serious and has a whimsical side to it that makes it feel fresh and new. This fresh approach…
PreviousNext The Breakfast Room: 2020 Pasadena Showcase House Breakfast room ideas! How do you put together a breakfast room that is both fun, practical AND sustainable? You draw from all the trusted furniture and accessory vendors – the same ones you sell to the trade and also use for your own design projects. For the Pasadena Showcase House 2020, I contacted…
Pasadena Showcase House 2020 This year the 2020 Pasadena Showcase House, is a bit different given the current state of affairs. Going on 56 years, the Pasadena Showcase House is the oldest designer showhouse in the country. This year I returned as a 2020 Pasadena Showcase House designer, after taking a hiatus from last year’s house. When I’m not designing…
Outdoor Living Spaces The interest in outdoor living spaces is swiftly on the rise. Each year as the weather gets warmer, homeowners gravitate to the outdoors to extend their living space and maximize their square footage. Some opt to create a visually appealing space with potted plants and garden decor while others create intimate living rooms, only outdoors. During the…
OPENING DAY Today’s the day – opening day at the 2019 Pasadena Showcase House! This year is a little bit different for me as I chose to sit the year out and instead of designing a room (or rooms, as was the case for me last year with the teen bed and bath, kitchen and butler’s pantry) this year I…
A peek into the process of designing and the outcome of the Cozy Stylish Chic Teen Bathroom for the 2018 Pasadena Showcase House.
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 – we made it happen and had a very positive reaction by all that visited. How did we make it happen?…
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