It has been raining an unusual amount in Los Angeles this year. Our city looks and feels so much brighter and cleaner. The views of the lavish greenery throughout our roads and highways is something we aren’t used to seeing often. Spring is upon us and we can already see the fruits of this year’s […]
I mean wow! #KBIS2019 sure did have a lot of very cool trends and ingenuity to explore. I came back to my design studio super inspired and very excited for the year and the new projects we have on the horizon. I hope you find this blog post fun, interesting, exciting, and full of ideas […]
2019 is off to a vibrant start with Pantone’s color of the year; Living Coral! As we hit the malls again after the Christmas season exchanging gifts and shopping for Valentine’s Day, I’m sure you find yourself surrounded with this cheery color through beauty products, fashion, books, stationary, flowers, and of course home décor. As […]
I’ve designed many bedrooms for teens, young adults, and adults; but the moment I was asked to design a baby’s nursery I realized that I have never done one before! Designing this nursery had me thinking about why more people aren’t requesting for interior design for nursery. Why aren’t more people interested in converting their […]
Renovating or revamping your current home, or a home where you just moved in can be tricky and expensive. Sometimes it isn’t that big expensive piece of furniture that makes a room, it’s the smaller details like a lamp, a mirror or a rug that can make your home have that unique look. It’s also important to think about how the elements in a room work together to help a theme flow effortlessly through the room. Read on for a few tips to inspire you to give your home...
If you want to perk up your room but don’t want to spend too much money, then let me tell you that you can perk up your room by simply changing the paint. Try one of these 7 Paint Colors to perk up your room (all paints are from Sherwin Williams).
Do you have art pieces, paintings, or frames that you don’t know how to hang? One of my hobbies is collecting paintings/art pieces of my travels. I like to bring back home a painting/art piece from each place I’ve visited, even if it’s just a different City. This past weekend I spent some time organizing these paintings and actually found an easy way to hang frames. I’ll be sharing that with you today so that you also have a quick and easy way to hang your frames.
Is your significant other thinking of turning a space in the house into their man cave? Or maybe you are thinking of surprising your partner with their own man cave? Or maybe you are a man reading this blog trying to get ideas on how to create your own man cave. Today’s blog will be about how to design the ultimate man cave. If you are thinking of creating a space that’s solely your partners, but you aren’t sure where to start, then keep reading. The man in your...
Fall is finally here! And today I’ll be sharing 5 easy and quick ways to bring fall into your living room. As an interior designer, I love all the different seasons because they give me an excuse to get creative! Fall brings new color trends, blends, and warmth into your home. Fall is one of my favorite seasons because I can curl up on the sofa with a blanket, coffee or hot chocolate.
Are you getting ready to bring your bundle of joy home? Today I’ll be sharing a few modern design ideas for a baby’s room. There are so many options and baby room design trends available, therefore a baby’s room no longer has to be a traditional, pastel-colored style. If you like the modern design, then you will enjoy todays blog because I’ve compiled a collection of baby room ideas that your baby will love.
Raquel Contreras is a renowned American designer and taste-maker known for her enchanting take on interiors. As a California native who relocated to Boston and found her way back home to the City of Angels, Raquel has experienced two very different worlds bringing them together as one.