As interior designers know, there are a vast number of design styles people could use to style their homes, from mid-century modern to traditional and more. Because there are so many styles to choose from, many folks become a little overwhelmed with trying to follow one. At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County, we understand…
When you choose drapery as your window fashion, you have the option of deciding whether you want to decorate the top of the window, which can create a cohesive look by covering the drapery rod and pulling the whole look together. Valances and cornices are the standard decorative element—and each one has its own benefits….
One of the best ways to design a room is to decorate around its main focal point. And, of course, to do that, you need to determine what that point is. At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County, we know it can be daunting to decorate or redecorate a space, particularly if you don’t have…
Although it might feel like, everywhere you turn, there’s some sort of new “color of the,” the one to truly watch is the annual Pantone Color of the Year. Released each December to get ready for the upcoming year, the color reflects trends and feelings of the time and helps shape emotion and response in…
Seems like the big buzz word for homes over the past several years has been “smart”—from smart thermostats to smart appliances, our homes are becoming more and more automated. And that’s also the case for lighting within a home. At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County, we like the idea of harnessing light automatically, to…
In modern times, it’s easy to lose touch with our natural world—many people live, work, and commute in human-made spaces. However, some design traditions combat that, helping people stay in touch with their “roots.” One such principle is biophilic design, which is the art of bringing nature into the human-built space. At Blinds & Designs…
Because it can easily get outdated and because it’s one of the most used rooms in a home, the kitchen is frequently the focus of a remodel for many homeowners. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a daunting task. At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County, we’re here to tell you it doesn’t have to…
If you’re bored with your décor, don’t worry—you don’t have to “just live with it” forever. You can actually spruce it up by taking a couple of simple steps. At Blinds & Designs serving Marin County and San Francisco, we have a few ideas about rotating décor based on the seasons. Read on for more!
When you have guests over or hang out as a family, where are you? Frequently, families spend time in the living room. So it might be your goal to make it a space that’s completely inviting, so your family and your guests enjoy their time there and will want to spend more. At Blinds &…
