Photographer Victoria Pearson traded in her Los Angeles lifestyle for a laid back more grounding life in the Valley of Ojai. I can’t get enough of this house, the natural lighting, the landscape and her style. Big Thanks Victoria Pearson for your beautiful photos! Copy Cat Chic Target kills it with this new FABULOUS […]
Brio Interior Design transformed this house from a dated fixer-upper to a bright, open and modern mid-century home. Located in Bellevue, WA, the 1960’s house came with drab finishes and an awkward kitchen layout with two funky dining rooms. Brio reworked the floor plan eliminating walls and extending the kitchen into one of the dining […]
This family home in Pittsburgh is more than 90 years old and even though it is full of character, it’s even more in need of a complete redo. The challenges for these homeowners were: the small 9×9 footprint, the outdated electrical, the radiator in the corner, no dishwasher, the in-swinging door that took up too much […]
This light and bright home in Manhattan Beach, California has a comfortable, natural and fresh feel. The owners bought a tear down property on a large lot and built their dream home from the ground up. They did an excellent job meshing so many different woods, with interesting tile, vintage rugs, pillows and lots of indoor plants. […]
I am a huge fan of open shelving in the kitchen. They can be a very functional way to have the items you use frequently right at your fingertips and they can also be a great design feature when styled with beautiful dishes and serving pieces. Take a look at these inspiring examples of open […]
Small Kitchens Here are some ideas on how to make a small kitchen workable. To give a feeling of space, create contrasts in colors and luminosity. Don’t hesitate to play with materials like brick, glossy paint, wood and plain white. If your kitchen is very small, you can use built-in furniture and appliances. There are plenty […]
Before & Afters in Venice Beach This is not a new Amber Interior project but it’s one that I’m using to inspire my new clients with. So many fabulous changes turned this Venice Beach house into something that’s now in magazines. The fireplace, breakfast nook, the Morrocan Tile in the bathroom, the layering of rugs! […]
1950’s Beach House Remodel Not long ago, this was a 1950’s worn down beach cottage in the hills of Laguna Beach. The dingy, dated and dark house was not an ideal fit for the young family who purchased it. They hired Anders Lasater Architects who worked closely with the new homeowners to create a modern […]