We talked about the kitchen and bathrooms of our whole house remodel in our last journal post. And we are here today to reveal some more fun parts of the house! We are going to walk you through a small part of the living room, the study and the guest room.

Decor Revolution has been posting occasionally about this remodel project we’ve been working on for the past 10 months and it is finally a wrap, so I thought I’d show you how it ended. There’s lots to talk about and some great before and after pics. I’m excited to share it with you!

Decor Revolution does offer a Design Consultation Service for helping clients choose their paint colors. It can be purchased as a 2-hour package + another 2-hours if once you order your samples and paint them on the walls, you want us to come back and help you decide how to proceed.

Here are some tips, especially if you are not going neutral but planning to use color to bring a burst of joy or to make a space feel moody or any other type of sensation.

There are many new laws that are important for your designer to know before designing your Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Here is an overview of some that are important to know about. When presenting plans to the city planning department, it’s crucial to know what these laws are because the local restrictions are not necessarily up to date with the state laws. The state laws take precedent unless your home is in an historic district. You also need to plan your investment range accordingly based on knowing what to expect from the city. This is why it is so important to work with an experienced ADU designer.

Together with Jeanne Chung from Cozy Stylish Chic, I gave a presentation on ADUs at the Pasadena City Hall Council Town Hall on Friday, May 30, 2024. Jeanne spoke on Accessible Design for ADUs and I spoke on two topics. First on Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building an ADU and Second on ADU Laws in California. I will address the first topic in this post and write another one with the second topic because there are some new laws since the last time I have addressed this subject.

Big News From Décor Revolution!

Exciting times are here, as we unveil our latest service addition. While we’ll still be dedicated to crafting stunning residential and ADU designs, we’re now bringing our magic to Vacation Rental and Airbnb Design.

The Airbnb world is buzzing, and competition is fierce. With potential guests scrolling through options at lightning speed, making a lasting impression is essential. Enter the power of good design. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about boosting your income!

Styling is the very last thing that I focus on in my interior design projects and unless it’s a full service interior design project that includes all the furnishings and accessories, I don’t even do it. But when I do, usually before a photo shoot, styling the coffee table or the book shelves is a really fun part of the job. Many people ask how I do it, so here are some of my tips.

Fun memory - I used to design prints for Barbie clothes.

With all this new “Barbie Dreamhouse” and Barbie Pink talk, it brings back memories of my last career, when I ran my own textile design studio and I not only designed prints for home furnishing fabrics, wallpapers, and apparel fabrics, but Mattel was also a huge client. I worked on dozens of prints for Barbie clothes. Here’s one that became a sundress. That was another lifetime.

Gone are the days when garages were merely used for parking cars. This Redfin article, dives into expert garage conversion tips and ideas for transforming your garage into a functional and stylish space. Of course, Décor Revolution’s expertise is in converting garages into accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Arroyo Monthly magazine has featured Décor Revolution in their design issue, in an article called “ADU Revolution” by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski. It focuses on our specialty in designing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).