Planning a home renovation? Explore expert guidance on kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home remodels, and the design process from concept to completion.
Planning a home renovation is exciting, but determining how much to invest can feel overwhelming. A thoughtfully designed renovation may involve architectural changes, custom cabinetry and millwork, natural stone, lighting,…
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…
Your home is a direct reflection of who you are as a person. It has a huge impact on your day to day activities and the productivity you can achieve.…
Meet the designer Yoko Oda. Yoko is an interior designer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was born in Japan, where her mother is a famous floral designer.…
Big interior design projects are residential projects over 3,000 square feet. Big projects include remodeling most public spaces—living room, family room, kitchen—and private spaces—bathrooms and bedrooms. The minimum it will…
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…
Lighting is an often overlooked design detail when you are thinking of remodeling or buying a home but it is also one of the most important elements of design. I…
In my previous blog, we talked about my favorite cabinet door and drawer styles. In this blog we will explore cabinet finish, construction, and finishing touches. Cabinet is one of…
Cabinet Door Styles There are many different styles of cabinet doors from heavily ornate to a sleek slab panel. After deciding on a door style, cabinet stain, paint, and hardware…
I often get asked, “Should I use the same paint finish in different rooms?” My answer is "It depends!" Choosing a paint finish can be a daunting task for the…
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…