Tips on Designing a Great Kitchen

The first in our series of interviews with local interior designers. We start with Judy Taylor discussing one of her favorite rooms - the kitchen. Click

Quirky Keepsakes

Don Bloom talks with his hands. He is an artist by nature, and when he describes his projects, his hands unconsciously move, like he’s manipulating the air.

High (Rise) Art

Los Angeles-based Champion Development’s new collection of 55 lofts and condos known as The Dalton, hope to take urban living in Pasadena to a whole new level. The grandiose plans include two-story penthouses with expansive patios of up to 1,200 square feet, each with an outdoor fireplace.

High Expectations + Low Compliance = Home Still For Sale

Sometimes I just have to ask myself “What do people expect”? In these days of ever increasing homes for sale, I am continually amazed at what some people will do in an attempt not to sell their house.

How to Choose the Perfect Lighting Fixtures for your Living Areas
Lighting choices are an integral part of “finishing” a room’s décor. The goal, of course, should be to choose a lighting source that adequately illumines the room and melds into the surroundings as though it was custom made for the space. Just as the wrong earrings, belt, or handbag can make an outfit seem mismatched and unsightly, so to can the lighting choices ruin an otherwise well-accessorized home.