by Sara Plaisted | Feb 2, 2024 | Free Interior Design Advice, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms
We’re pretty lucky living in sunny Southern California. Being able to take advantage of the Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle and sit outside on even the chilliest of nights is a luxury. A really nice fire pit or fireplace always helps to make evenings even more cozy. But... by Lori | Sep 23, 2022 | Free Interior Design Advice, Interior Design Trends, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms, Wellness
Happiness, Health and Wellness are a part of our home experience and it’s more than just a trend – it’s a lifestyle. Re-Imagining unused rooms into spaces that create joy and function is an ongoing part of our design process and creates the ultimate... by Lori | Jul 8, 2022 | Free Interior Design Advice, Interior Design Trends, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms
Designing for your own indoor outdoor lifestyle is a fantastic way to live at home. Not only is it good for your overall well-being to be out in the fresh air and sunshine, but it expands the square footage of usable space. Whether your area is big or small, there... by Sara Plaisted | Jun 5, 2020 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Building, Green Living, Interior Design Trends, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms
With so much going on and in light of current events, a lot of us are feeling anxious, on edge, and in need of a peaceful refuge in our homes. Designing a calming zen home is one of our favorite things to do because it makes everyone feel so good, and gives us some... by Lori | Feb 27, 2020 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Events, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Building, Green Living, interior design education, Interior Design Trends, Interior Designers, Lectures, Materials, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms, Public Speaking
Last Saturday, February 29, I spoke at the 101 Maxable Expo in Downtown LA about how to maximize your property value with a rental unit. I’ve done it in my own home and now in many others! Building a granny flat on a property is a great way to generate some extra... by Lori | Feb 14, 2020 | Baths, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Living, Outdoor Living Rooms, Parties, Quadrant Life, Self care, Wellness
Happy V Day, everyone! Valentine’s Day is here and it should be a cheerful holiday full of love whether you are coupled up or not. Here’s a round-up of our favorite activities that make the perfect V-Day date AND are just as awesome to rock solo. In my new book, The...