Malibu tile is a type of ceramic tile, whose inspiration came from the tiles that were produced at Malibu Potteries in Malibu, California, during the later half of the 1920s. These tiles reflect a style of design that is referred to as Hispano-Moresque or Arabesque showing bright contrasting glaze colors often in geometric patterns that are reminiscent of tiles produced many centuries ago in the Near and Middle East, North Africa and southern Spain.
Do you have a balcony/patio and wish you can actually take advantage of utilizing it? Well today’s blog is about small balconies with big ideas! I’m currently working on a small balcony that has the view of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline. The inspiration for this design came from a rustic resort in Palm Springs that my client used to have a photoshoot for her Shoe Boutique.
Lighting can affect the mood of a room. I’ve heard people say how they feel happier and more energized during bright sunny days of spring and summer, and feel sad and lethargic during the dark nights of winter. Lighting design is broken down into three kinds of illumination: general lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting. You can mix all three types to achieve decorative lighting
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.