Cole Barnett

Cole Barnett Interiors films new show "Scrubbing In" on MTV- Living Room & Dining Room Remodel

2013-10-22T18:09:00.001-07:00

'Scrubbing In' follows a group of travel nurses assigned to work at an Orange County, CA hospital for 12 weeks. Relocating from across the country, these nurses have left their hometowns and lives behind for short-term hospital contracts, with the added benefit of exploring a new city. For Tyrice, Chris and Fernando, this isn't their first tour and they're considered experts of the program. For first-timers Adrian, Chelsey, Michelle, Crystal, Nikki and Heather, this is a new journey they're embarking on together, looking for a change from their previous nursing jobs. (from MTV.com)

So how does an Orange County interior designer end up on a show about nurses? One of the caste members, Nikki, has recently graduated from interior design school. After years as a nurse, she's contemplating making the jump into a career as an interior designer. Her reasons for this are something that I'm sure will be explored on the MTV show. Ultimately she would like to focus on healthcare design but, being so new to the industry, she's open to any and all design related experiences.

Nikki came to intern for Cole Barnett Interiors for the day and help with an install I was working on in south Orange County. I thought it was a perfect day for her to see the real-world side of design that is never taught in a classroom. The fun stuff that some interns call the grunt work...like placing furniture, building furniture, cleaning floors and windows, and cutting off tags. I can always use an extra set of hands so I was thrilled to have Nikki along for the day.

Many of the items we used in the home are sold through my online store. In honor of the premiere of Scrubbing In, I have curated a temporary sale through my site. Shop while the sale is on and while supplies last!

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Click here to shop featured artwork.

Photo: Cole Barnett and Nikki filming install day for Scrubbing In

Photo: Install filmed by MTV for Scrubbing In. Shop for pillows and rugs here

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Watch the Scrubbing In | Trailer

Meet The Cast: The cast of 'Scrubbing In' introduces themselves and talks about how they got into travel nursing and what to expect from the all new series premiering October 24, 10/9c!

How to Determine Your Interior Design Style- Different Bed Syles and Perfecting a Master Bedroom Remodel

2013-05-29T17:39:00.003-07:00

There are many different styles of headboards and beds that a client can choose from. It is important to figure out which style best suits your style AND your needs. A bed is important for the obvious reasons.... providing a dreamy night's sleep. However, the bed is also an important focal point in the room that can provide interest, fun, drama, and personality.

Here are some of my favorite types of beds.

UPHOLSTERED

Upholstered beds can come in different shapes and sizes. My personal favorites are headboards that are custom designed specifically for the client. We choose the shape, size, and fabric along with details such as nail-head trim, button tufting, welts (a fancy word for trim), foot-board, bed frame, etc. The possibilities are endless.

A bright, solid -colored fabric makes these rooms pop. The bed on the left features buttons and light colored welting. The bed on the right has a white border with nail-head details.

Curved with fabric upholstery and wood trim.

Curved with nail-heads

Rectangular straight nail-head upholstered headboard and base board with exposed wooden legs.

Upholstered wing-back headboard with upholstered base board.

Button-tufted

Curved with nail-heads

Curved graphic upholstered headboard

Wing-back headboards. The bed on the right features an upholstered foot board, whereas the bed on the left features an upholstered baseboard.

FOUR POSTER OR CANOPY

Four poster beds can, often times, also function as canopy beds. They can be tall or short, dark or light, embellished or streamline. They are a great way to add architectural interest to a simple room.

Painted four poster beds add fun and personality to the space.

A simple wood frame four poster bed is simple but packs a big punch. Fabric can be added to the frame to create a more luxurious and softer feeling.

WOOD FRAME

Wood framed beds are simple but classic. They can be rustic or contemporary. Clean- lined or ethnic. The beauty of a wood framed bed is that it can easily adapt to any space.

IRON OR METAL

These beds transform a room into a shabby chic retreat. They also look great paired with laid back coastal colors and fabrics.

STORAGE

In small spaces, a bed is the perfect place to add hidden storage.

Legends of La Cienega 2013 at the La Cienega Design Quarter- Cole Barnett Interiors Will be Attending!

2013-04-19T12:31:00.000-07:00

I am signed up and ready to go! I will be attending the Wednesday night Gala as well as the keynote speakers, lunches, and cocktail hours on both Thursday and Friday.

This will be my first year going and I can. not. wait.

Want to register? Here is a link to the website. Hope to see you there! :)

Here is some information that I took off of the event website.

TIME CAPSULE:
THE PAST, PRESENT
AND FUTURE OF DESIGN

May 9 - May 10, 2013
with a gala on Wednesday, May 8

Mark your calendars for the 5th anniversary of LEGENDS, a three-day design event that has drawn more than 10,000 designers, media and design enthusiasts from around the world. Today, LEGENDS is a prominent fixture on the national design event calendar. A fusion of art, fashion, design and culture, LEGENDS provides unique combination of education and entertainment for those who appreciate design.

I will be taking lots of photographs and blogging about the event! Anything you want me to scope out? Leave me a comment below.

Living Room Remodel- Gray Walls, Neutral Furniture, and Blue Accents

2013-04-02T08:29:00.003-07:00

This living room presented a few challenges that were remedied with large-scale artwork, a neutral pallet, cozy textures, and functional pieces of furniture.

A large and bright painting directs the eye toward the fireplace focal point rather than up to the asymmetrical windows.

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A round mirror is used to balance out the empty space to the right of the window and create a more balanced room.

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The window seat benches are light enough to move into the backyard or in front of the fireplace when guests come over.

The double coffee tables can be pushed together to create one large table or be pulled apart to serve as side tables or individual diner tables.

The next step? Installing fabric roman shades in a neutral tone. When the shades are up it will make the space even MORE cozy.

The inexpensive blue stools add a pop of color and are also multi-functional.

The previous homeowner had the sofa pushed up against the windows. It is always best to float furniture in a room. The window is too far away from the entertainment unit and it created a room that felt awkward and cold. By floating the sofa it is more intimate and you get the added bonus of extra seating below the window.

A mix of textures creates a well designed room.

This sofa table seems to be made for this sofa. It has a shallow depth but a long enough length. A sofa table should always cover at least 75% of the space. You can go with a height that touches just below the sofa, like in this case, or you can go even lower (think coffee table height).

What to do with high windows that are asymmetrical? The low height of the window apron was also a challenge. I try to avoid blocking windows.

Navy Blue and Gray Master Bedroom Remodel

2013-04-01T16:46:00.000-07:00

A navy blue wall is a perfect way to bring color and drama to the space. The dark backdrop really makes the black and white artwork pop.

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Gray and white gives this bedroom a tranquil and elegant feel while the blue bedding adds color. By keeping the main pieces neutral it is easy to swap different colors in and out of the space.

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I love the urn shaped table lamps that feature unique stripes on the shades. The stripes on the lamps compliment the striped upholstered bench at the foot of the bed.

The front of this dresser adds warmth and texture to the space. Want this exact mirror? Click here or on the image below.

Sheer white curtains dress the side wall and the beige stripes compliment the dresser as well as the bench and lamps.

A white chandelier adds elegance to the space and provides dim romantic lighting.

Mixing florals, checkers, and zig zag stripes can be done! Keep the tones and colors in the same family and they will surely play well together.

The upholstered headboard and mirrored night stands create a super luxurious sleeping spot.

I love "before and after" shots. You can really see what a new coat of paint can do when it is paired with the right furniture!

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Him OR Her

2013-02-06T17:09:00.002-08:00

Throw pillows are a great way to decorate your home for the holidays. I have pulled together my favorite Valentine's Day throw pillows.

Looking for a Valentine's Day gift for the love of your life? These are a fun and unique gift that can be used all year.

Palm Springs Modernism Week

2013-02-06T16:22:00.000-08:00

In honor of Modernism Week in Palm Springs, I've put together some fabulous pieces from my online store.

Image from investdesert.com

Sneak a peek into one of my current design projects. I've put my own spin on Mid- Century style and selected pieces that are whimsical, modern, and glamorous. Natural wood paired with metallic finds combine to provide a sexy, yet organic, vibe. From glimmering chandeliers to mosaic cabinetry, these chic finds are one-of-a-kind.

Click here to see products from this project!

Or visit me on Olioboard to see a few more Mid-Century Modern furniture and accessory finds.

Wonder what goes on at MW? Check out information on the 2013 Palm Springs Modernism Week here

When: February 14th-24th, 2013

What: Modernism Week is an exciting 11-day celebration of mid-century modern design, architecture and culture in Palm Springs, California. This design aesthetic originated in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, and was typified by clean, simple lines which came to define desert modernism.
Modernism Week is filled with a variety of events including architectural tours, films, lectures, an architectural symposium, educational events, and chic, fun parties in cool mid-century modern homes.

Pantone Color of the Year 2013- Emerald Green

2012-12-13T17:17:00.001-08:00

Pantone recently announced that Emerald is the color of the year for 2013. You can imagine my excitement since I have been having a SERIOUS emerald green moment for the past few months.

I recently designed a dining room for one of my client's that features this gorgeous color. I'm not gonna lie, I am slightly jazzed that I was using this color so much BEFORE they announced emerald as color of the year. It's nice, however, to see that I am on trend!

I am trendier than trends.

Want further evidence of my green moments? Check out these shoes that I am obsessed with right now! (Aren't my doggies and husband adorable!)

Image from Fashionista.com

Veramonte Living Room Remodel- Residential Interior Design by Cole Barnett

2012-12-13T16:57:00.003-08:00

Design challenge!

This client initially hired me to design his new office space (in the works). He moved into a new home on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and we spent a few dizzying days getting the space ready so that he could host his family and friends. We met for the first time on a Friday, I space planned on Saturday, shopped Sunday, and installed on Monday and Tuesday.

We have three gorgeous chandeliers that will be hung in the dining room and entry living room and we didn't have time to hang the curtains.

The client was clearly on a tight timeline but, they were also on a tight budget. Even though we are waiting on photographs of the finished space, I am still loving the improvements.

I really like seeing the "Before and After" interior design photos. You can really see how color can change a space. We actually added more furniture to make the space feel larger. It seems counter-intuitive but it made the space feel more balanced and therefore, it feels larger. I also really like to place large artwork on the wall to open the space up.

How to Determine Your Interior Design Style- Lamps, Chandeliers, Accessories, and Furniture to Match Each Style

2012-11-03T13:07:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I posted a blog entitled "How to Determine Your Interior Design Style". Because it was so popular, I decided to share some products that will help you achieve these looks in your home.

After you determine your look, click on the mood board below to shop these looks.

Which style are you?

Are you.....

Eclectic

Contemporary

Rustic

Arts and Crafts

Cottage

Mid Century Modern

Hollywood Regency

Industrial

Traditional

Transitional

Coastal

Old World

Southwestern

Japanese

Art Deco

Preppy

Modern Rustic

Tuscan

Swedish

Minimalist

Global

Nautical

Bohemian

All White

Gentlemen's Club

Palm Beach

Nautical Chic

Romantic

Soft Modern

Green

Country

Natural

Girly Modern

Moroccan

Beachy

California Casual Chic

Check out these interior design style descriptions from Houzz.com to determine your style and how to achieve the look in your home!

Thanksgiving Decor & Party Ideas

2012-11-02T11:05:00.003-07:00

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to create a cozy, inviting, and unforgettable space for your guests. Bring in natural elements (flowers, pumpkins, branches, leaves) for texture and warmth. These items can be paired with simple or elaborate dishes to create a stunning display. Candles always add a touch of sophistication to a space.

Design Clues by Cole- The right size rug, how much paint to use, and other helpful design tips

2012-10-31T10:49:00.002-07:00

I love keeping up with design trends and news, sharing what inspires me with my Facebook fans. A designer I love is Sabrina Soto who sometimes posts little tidbits of design advice. I decided to make some design rule visuals to share that are easy to pin or print so that you can reference them whenever you need to.

This version of "Design Clues by Cole" covers what the ideal size for a dining room rug is, how large of a round table you should buy, how much paint you should buy to cover your space, and what size of TV will look best in your room.

Enjoy!

Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Ideas

2012-10-04T11:48:00.000-07:00

Images from Home Made Simple.

Lace Patterned Pumpkins

Find a fabulous pair of lace stockings or material with an intricate pattern and tightly stretch over your pumpkin. A twist tie can help hold them in place. Then, spray paint your pumpkin—lace and all—allow it to dry, and remove the lace to reveal a stunning design.

Glow in the Dark Pumpkins

Give your pumpkins an eerie effect with glow in the dark paints. Try painting on faces, stenciled designs or repeating patterns. When your pumpkins sit outside during the day, or even near any light, they’ll be charged and ready to glow by nighttime!

Embossed-Effect Pumpkins

With puffy paints of any color, create designs on your pumpkin that add dimension once dry. Paint over your raised accents with a light color like gray or baby blue, and your details will appear to naturally pop from the pumpkin’s rind.

Masked Pumpkins

Give your pumpkins personality by adorning them with homemade masks. Creating your own is simple; just turn to our personalized masks slideshow. We love dressing up a whole family of veiled pumpkins, letting each one take on its own personality.

Dipped Pumpkins

Try decorating pumpkins with bold colors and patterns. By dipping just the tops or bottoms of pumpkins in paint or by taping off sections, you can create unique, contemporary looks in no time.

Decoupaged Pumpkins

Decorate pumpkins by collecting fallen leaves or make your own cut outs, then use decoupage glue to affix them to your pumpkins for a simple and festive look that’s appropriate for the entire season.

Studded Pumpkins

Take sharp-tipped materials like studs, nails or pushpins and press or tap them into your pumpkin, forming your design. Instead of a spooky design, consider writing your home’s address, perhaps even on multiple pumpkins.

Produce Accented Pumpkins

Browse the range of produce at your grocery store and consider how various fruits and veggies could team up with your pumpkin. By cutting nature’s bounty into fun shapes, you can use toothpicks or dowel rods to attach them and create your own creatures!

Glitter Pumpkins

Make your pumpkins sparkle this season by crafting glitter pumpkins. Simply apply a coat of decoupage glue, then sprinkle glitter over pumpkins until they shimmer. You can also use a variety of colored glitter to create different designs.

Chalkboard Pumpkins

By painting pumpkins with chalkboard paint, you can customize them as often as you like. It’s a great way to let kids decorate and redecorate pumpkins, and for the more serious artist, it creates a re-workable surface for sketches.

Steve Jobs Presentation Tips

2012-10-03T09:08:00.001-07:00

Ten Secrets that Made Steve Jobs' Presentations the World's Best

    Before planning your presentation, according to Carmine Gallo, it is critical to know the question that matters most to your audience: "Why should I care?"1 You need to think about how to inspire your audience. Simply trying to sell them something doesn't cut it. As Carmine writes, "Your widget doesn't inspire me. Show me how your widget improves my life, and you've won me over."

    Plan in analog. DO NOT use PowerPoint®to create your presentation—it will be used only in the final step! (More on this later.)

    Create Twitter-friendly headlines. Describe your product or service in 140 characters or less. Preferably, a lot less. Steve introduced the MacBook Air® as simply, "The world's thinnest notebook." About the first-generation iPod®, he tweeted: "It's one thousand songs in your pocket."

    Introduce the villain. Steve saw a presentation as a three-act play that must tell a story, but what is a story without a hero and a villain? Before he introduced the famous 1984 ad to a group of Apple salespeople, he set the stage, casting "Big Blue" as Goliath. "IBM wants it all," he warned, and defiantly asserted that only Apple stoodin its way. His dramatic moment sent the crowd into frenzy.

    While the villain doesn't have to be a competitor, it must be a common foe that your audience will want to join with you in rallying against. Your product is then revealed as the conquering hero.

Create visual slides. As Carmine writes, "Neuroscientists are finding that the best way to communicate information is through text and pictures, not text alone." As for bullet points, Steve never, ever, used them and neither should you. Carmine has a section in her book titled, "Bullets Kill" that describes why you should avoid using PowerPoint to create your presentation.

"Think about what happens when you open PowerPoint. A blank-format slide appears that contains space for words—a title and subtitle. This presents a problem. There are very few words in a Steve Jobs presentation. Now think about the first thing you see in the drop-down menu under Format: Bullets & Numbering. This leads to the second problem. There are no bullet points in a Steve Jobs presentation. The software itself forces you to create a template that represents the exact opposite of what you need to speak like Steve!"

   Practice, a lot. Most people read their presentations off of their PowerPoint slides. This is why most presentations are boring. Steve treated every slide as piece of poetry and every presentation as a theatrical event. He wasn't a natural presenter; he worked very hard at it. Rehearse your presentation, toss the script and look at your audience. Practice at making it look effortless.

    Obey the ten-minute rule. It's a scientific fact that the brain gets tired after ten minutes. Steve's presentations typically lasted an hour and a half. He would break them up into short intervals of ten minutes or less by interspersing videos, demonstrations, or guest speakers. Don't let your audience get tired or you'll lose them.

    A great way to keep your audience's attention when presenting information is though sequencing, which builds the story within a visual one step at a time, making the information much easier to digest.

    Dress up your numbers. We often deal with large numbers or data that an audience can't comprehend without context. Breaking them down and presenting numbers visually can overcome this. Notice how much more effectively the chart below illustrates sales figures as opposed to a matrix of data.

    Reveal a 'holy smokes!' moment. Maya Angelou said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Steve Jobs always produced a memorable moment in a pre sentation. When he introduced the MacBook Air, he told his a udience that while everyone had seen manila envelopes floating around the office, what they had never seen was someone pulling a notebook computer out of one—which is precisely what he did. The audience went wild and images of that moment remain emblazoned in people's minds four years later.

    Sell dreams, not products. When it looked at the iPod, the world saw a music player. What Steve Jobs saw was a tool to enrich people's lives. Howard Schultz of Starbucks didn't have a passion to sell coffee; his vision was to create an experience: a 'third place' between home and work where people would want to gather. The dream met the customer's need and the product sales took care of itself.

    Have fun! When was the last time you saw someone enjoying giving a presentation? Steve Jobs had fun in every keynote. He made jokes at his own expense. While most people give presentations to deliver information, Steve always created an experience that his audience would enjoy and remember. Most importantly, he sold them on becoming a part of his dream, not his product.

From SmartDraw Software

8 Creative Window Treatements

2012-10-03T08:58:00.000-07:00

While common window coverings can work for just about any window style or size, unique treatments can be the most captivating. Designs that creatively use everyday materials in unexpected ways can make a huge impact on the look of a room. Whether you're designing a window treatment for privacy or purely for decoration, consider one of these ideas. You may be amazed by what you can do!

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by Siemasko + Verbridge

Bedazzled curtain. Add sparkle to your room with a curtain of beads. This simple but dazzling design has just the right extra something to finish bare windows where privacy isn't needed.

Style tip: You can either purchase this beaded curtain or make your own using fishing line and beads from a notions store.

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Tree branch curtain rod. Bring home a branch from the woods and hang a curtain on it. Utilizing nature can help you save money and add a rustic element to ground your room.

Style tip: Spray paint the branch in a coordinating or contrasting color for extra flair.

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by Kristina Melo w/ The Rosen Group Interiors

Pennant valance. Use this look in a sport-loving child's room. Collect all of his or her favorite sports teams' pennants and hang them over the window as a decorative valance.

Style tip: Save on cost by just tacking up the pennants with colored corkboard tacks, in team colors to match the pennants.

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by Echelon Custom Homes

Asymmetrical wood sculpture. Find something you really love at a flea market or from your travels and display it above the window as a valance.

Style tip: Choose materials or items that make sense with your home's color and material palette. You want this piece to stand out, but you don't want it to seem awkward..

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by Nisha Tailor Interior Design.LLC

Grass valance. This natural valance feels right at home in this jungle-inspired nursery. Try it in a child's Hawaiian-themed room too.

Style tip: Hang a wide piece of grass horizontally across the center of the window — it will act like a café curtain and offer some privacy.

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by The Painted Home

Wood awning. Use wood boards to create the look of an exterior awning. Paint the wood your favorite color with a dry-brush application for a shabby chic look.

Style tip: This is a great unisex design solution.

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by Goforth Gill Architects

Frosted vinyl. I love using frosted vinyl — it's a simple, affordable solution. Apply frosted vinyl to any window in a room that needs both privacy and light.

Style tip: Vinyl comes off easily and leaves no residue. Contact paper, with its sticky back, is much harder to remove over time.

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by Habitat Studio & Workshop

Carved wood panels. Custom made or found vintage, these can be installed in front of your windows for sturdy, decorative window treatments. Hang them from a decorative rod, like in this photo, or suspend them from the ceiling.

Style tip: Hang wood panels on rods with wheels to move them away from the windows when you don't need privacy.

Kitchen Design- Should you Display Supplies or Not?

2012-10-03T08:51:00.003-07:00

Displaying Kitchen Supplies — Hot or Not?

Do some kitchens just beg for a cozy row of canisters and gear for all to see? Have a look and let us know what you think

Lisa Frederick

Early in my magazine editing days, I read an interview with a local designer that I've never forgotten. Asked about the latest kitchen trends, the designer insisted that homeowners had moved beyond such outdated practices as storing canisters and utensil crocks right on the countertop. I was taken aback when I read that, and almost 15 years later, I still disagree with her.

Some people simply lack space to tuck their gear behind cabinet doors, especially those with tiny kitchens or avid cooks who own every gadget on the market. Practical considerations aside, though, I think a kitchen with no visible tools or sundries looks flat and soulless. We gravitate to kitchens because we crave a visceral sense of warmth and sustenance, and an empty kitchen strips that feeling away. Convenience counts too; personally, I'd rather not run to the pantry every time I need a teaspoon of salt or reach into a drawer to find just the right spatula.

If you choose pretty containers and keep them neatly arranged, they can add to rather than detract from your kitchen decor. Even if you don't cook, you can fill canisters with wine corks, candy or sugar cubes for coffee, or gather a collection of pretty olive wood spoons or sleek wire whisks in a pitcher.

What's your take? Is storing kitchen supplies in the open a do or a don't, if you have the choice? Leave a comment and tell us!

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by Tamar Schechner

Layers of canisters, jars, dishware, trivets and other tools infuse this collected kitchen with a sense of cheer and comfort. At first glance you can tell it's a working kitchen, and the visual feast holds the promise of delicious meals and conviviality.

How to keep open shelves under control

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by tumbleweed and dandelion.com

It's easy to forget that banks of cabinetry are a relatively new addition to the kitchen scene — a few generations ago, you were more likely to find open shelving and a sturdy worktable. Even if this kitchen were big enough to stow dry goods in, it wouldn't radiate such old-fashioned warmth if the counters and shelves were bare.

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by The Old Painted Cottage

Likewise, the medley of decorative and functional items on this kitchen countertop underscores the cottage flavor.

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by Sethbennphoto

Vintage canisters echo the antique stove in this space. My favorite touch is the colander, hung on the wall as you might mount a clock or a decorative object.

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by Hann Builders

Old-world kitchens, particularly in rural areas, had many things in common with our country and cottage kitchens — open storage included. Cleared of clutter, the shelves and counters in this space would look all wrong.

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by Lucy Interior Design

Simple glass jars in a pleasing array of heights help to fill some of the blank space between the upper and lower cabinets in this kitchen. Without the countertop flotsam, the space would look bare and chilly.

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Kitchen bric-a-brac doesn't have to be extensive to warm up the room. In this space, a handful of well-chosen necessities do the job without detracting from the minimalist aesthetic.

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by Schwartz and Architecture

This petite kitchen elevates canister displays to an art form. Massing them on the shelves in different heights, with those gorgeous rows of red jars and copper pots, blends form and function in the best way.

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by Bunker Workshop

A solitary line of containers nestled into the top of a cabinetry wall provides just enough homeyness to take away the chill of this minimalist kitchen.

What to Plant in a Southern California Garden in the Fall/October

2012-10-03T08:50:00.002-07:00

Southern California Gardener's October Checklist

Houzz- Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More »

Browse Furniture on Houzz- For Example:

Bar Carts · Benches · Chairs · Day Beds And Chaises · Dining Chair Cushions · Dining Tables · Sectional Sofas · Side Tables And Accent Tables ·

Native Trade by Cole Barnett is One of the Dwell Magazine Material Change Finalists

2012-10-01T14:39:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to announce that Native Trade, my textile/home decor line, has been chosen as a finalist in the Dwell design competition. My design is below (Native Trade 4). Can't wait to hear who wins!!! Congrats to all of the other contestants. :)

Announcing the Material Change Finalists

We were blown away by the caliber of the 120 textile designs received in the Material Change design competition. Partnering with Lulan, we challenged readers to submit an original modern textile design idea using traditional weaving techniques and construction methods as inspiration. Below are the seven finalists. Check back in on October 9 to find out whose design will be put into production by Lulan.

A New Take on Chevron

Design by Sarita Loredo

Basket Weave

Design by Yoko Ishibashi

Brocade Lattice

Design by Molly Fitzpatrick

Empowering Indigenous Artisans Through Design - Native Trade 4

Design by Cole Barnett

Simplicity

Design by Sarah Parys

Sympa 3

Design by Evan Polenghi

Tribal Triangle

Design by Kemi Amin

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Halloween Home Decor and Party Ideas

2012-10-01T11:34:00.000-07:00

To see more decor and party ideas, visit my Halloween Pinterest Board

No carve pumpkins. Hot glue and riboon.

Painted Pumpkins

Harvest Home Entry- October & November Home Decor

Polka Dot Pumpkins!

Martha Stewart Pumpkins

Bird House Pumpkin

Halloween Table Setting- Party Ideas

Fabric Pumpkins

Halloween Party Ideas- Pumpkin Drink Bucket

Lace Pumpkin

Halloween Pillows

October/Halloween Candles

Chalkboard Paint Pumpkins

Halloween Fabric Wreath

All images taken from Pinterest

Pantone Fall 2012 Fashion Color Trends & How to Use Them in Your Home

2012-09-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

5 iPhone Apps for Interior Design

2012-09-13T10:59:00.003-07:00

5 Apps You Should Know About

Though the Iphone has been around for upwards of 5 years, there is always something new to discover! These apps can inspire you, keep you informed, not to mention they may entertain your Design senses for hours on end!
Houzz: Free
-We all have that moment when something so trivial, like the slightest shade of color from a promotional pen, can inspire an entirely new endeavor. Houzz is made specifically to give you the inspiration you need when working on any project. Over 500,000 high resolution photos of different Design projects are available at your fingertips.
Cardmunch: Free
-Like in any industry, networking within the Interior Design community is crucial. But what can you do instantly to ensure you keep in contact? Just use Cardmuch, which was created as a supplement of LinkedIn. Just snap a photo of the business card in question and they’re contact information will go right into you address book, as well as the accessibility to connect with them on LinkedIn.
Mark on Call: For Iphone: $1.99
-Though this app is aimed at private residential Interior Design, it allows you to properly measure a room to make sure your plans will fit accordingly. You can edit the floor and background details to the room you are Designing as well.
Benjamin Moore Color Capture: Free
-Found a color that just caught your eye? Just snap a photo of it and this app from paint maker Benjamin Moore will help you find a match to it from its over 3,000 paint color options.
Cool Hunting: Free
-Though this app is only available on the Ipad, it will keep you up to date with trends in the Design community. Daily updates and weekly mini-documentaries are included.

From Design Matters

5 Android Apps for Interior Design

2012-09-13T10:58:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, we brought you the top 5 iPhone/ iPad Apps you should know about as an Interior Designer. However, many Android users asked us where their representation was. Well you asked, and we listened! Here they are, the 5 apps you should know about as an Interior Designer for Android devices!

Home Architecture and Design: Free

-A little bit of inspiration never hurt anyone, right? Take that notion to new heights with the Home Architecture and Design Apps. It features an e-book style app, with several photos and articles of Design projects, available instantly at your fingertips!

Carder Reader – Y Card: Free

-Similar to Cardmunch for the iPhone, this card reader will scan your business cards to keep them in order. The app also
allows you to organize contact information through the business cards you've collected.

Interior Design: Free

-With the simplest name out of all our apps today, Interior Design allows you not only to visualize your Design, but plan it as well. Everything from commercial office to flooring is included in this app. Plan away!

ColorSnap by Sherwin-Williams: Free

-Like the Benjamin Moore app we showed you for the iPhone, ColorSnap by Sherwin-Williams lets you take a photo of a color then have it matched with one of the many colors in their collection to get that perfect shade.

Design Dimensions: Free

Cited as the “go to reference tool for design professionals,” Design Dimensions includes a database of items you may commonly reference. Hundreds of illustrated items are available to make referencing as simple as possible!

Design Matters

5 Android Apps You Should Know About

by Victoria Guerrero

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