Taking Another Look

I recently attended a party that had a caricature artist as entertainment.  Feeling especially brave,(maybe it was the two glasses of wine) I had my picture drawn.  It was uncomfortable having someone stare intently at me and not know what he was drawing.   Everyday we look in the mirror and see what we want to see.  It was interesting to see what someone else sees.

I think that some people are afraid to hire an interior designer to come into their homes.    They fear that the designer will be ultra critical and impose their will on them.  At K Design Interiors, we take great care to interview our clients to find out how they live and how their  home functions.  We then make recommendations that will improve the quality of living and welfare of the homeowners.

Having a design professional take a fresh look can make all of the difference in a successful project.  While it may be uncomfortable at first, I can tell you from experience that it is interesting and refreshing!

Here is my caricature.  If I can be brave, then you can too!

Cartoon

Outdoor Living

Here in Orange County, we enjoy the outdoors.  An easy way to increase the square footage of your home is to create an outdoor living space.  It can be simple or much more elaborate depending on your budget and space.

Many companies are now creating easy solutions to outdoor living areas.  Consider using outdoor fabrics that look and feel like indoor fabrics. They soft and beautiful.  I challenge you to know the difference!  These fabrics are 100% solution dyed acrylic and resist staining and sun damage.  I have even used these for indoor spaces where dogs or children are of concern.  Drape your patio cover, add coordinated pillows and throws and voila you have a warm inviting outdoor space!

Make a focal point out of either a gas-powered fireplace or wood burning fire pit.  This way you can extend the season that you can enjoy your patio.

Unite the outdoor and indoor space by using similar flooring materials.  This tricks the eye into thinking that the spaces are one.

What can K Design create for you?

Outdoor Living Space

Mix It Up

Don’t be afraid to mix elements in design.  This bath combines natural stone with man-made glass tile.  The stone adds an organic feeling warming up the more cool industrial glass tile.  The look is cool calm and comfortable.