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 […]
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.
Happy Monday everyone! Do you have a design project with a small budget and aren’t sure if you can afford to hire an interior designer? Many people believe that they can’t afford to hire an interior designer but I’m here to tell you that, even if you have a small budget, there are ways that you can still work with an interior designer. Through your home you get to invent and reinvent yourself, decorating your rooms with pieces that tell your story and reflect your artistic taste.
Have you ever wondered how purchasing furniture and decor through an interior design firm works? This is definitely something that most of my clients ask about when they start a design project, especially those that have never worked with a designer before. In today’s blog I'm going to explain, step-by-step, how Studio 9 Interior Design firm, purchases furniture and decor for our clients.
Are you thinking of hiring an interior designer but aren’t how long the process will take? In today’s blog, I will be discussing the timing for the interior design process. Estimating how long the interior design process will take can be a little tricky, especially when clients don’t provide accurate information. After so many years of experience I have been able to give clients an approximate time of when their project will be installed. Clients usually have a date of when they want their design concept completed but after...
Are interior designers only for wealthy people? I’ve been asked this question many times before. This is a good question, but it depends on the interior designer that you want to hire. Interior designer’s work with a variety of clients, there are those “rich and famous” clients that will pay top dollar to have a designer design their home. And there are those clients that have a small budget.
Happy Friday Studio 9 followers! Do you have a home project and ask yourself the question, “Do I need an interior designer?” I think some people have a good sense of style but the problem is they don’t know how to put it all together. Sometimes they may like something that doesn’t necessarily go with something else they’ve picked out. Or maybe they struggles with how to accessorize or what color of paint to pick. Your home should be a reflection of your personality. If you look around...
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.