Japandi Interior Design for a Calm and Functional Home
For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to the quiet beauty of Japanese architecture. Growing up in Japan, I learned to appreciate spaces that feel calm, balanced,…
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Luxury Interior Design Inspiration from RH Yountville | Walnut Creek Interior Designer Perspective
Dining Inside a Design Experience: RH Restaurant Yountville There are certain spaces that go beyond their function, and RH Restaurant Yountville is one of them. As a Walnut Creek interior…
Summer Entertaining: Designing Outdoor Spaces
Summer is officially here in Walnut Creek, CA, and it's the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor spaces for family get-togethers and BBQs. As an East Bay interior designer,…
Wallpaper Wonders
Many of my interior design clients and friends ask me about wallpaper. In Japan, regular walls almost always have wallpaper of some kind, whereas in the U.S., we mostly have…
Lighting II: Statement Lighting
Do you want to know the secret to creating a space that shines above the rest? Does your living space seem to be lacking warmth even though it is cohesive…
How to Transform Your Space With Paint
What is the easiest way to transform any space? One simple answer is paint. Is it really that easy though? First, there is deciding on a color scheme, then choosing…
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3 Things to Consider Before You Hire an Interior Designer
You’ve just bought a new house and you want to move in, but you need to make the space your own so you decided to hire an interior designer. Here…