Interior Design Insights
Expert tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at our Sacramento design projects.
What Is My Home Decor Style Quiz: A Designer's 5-Question Test
A 5-question quiz that places your home decor style across six designer archetypes, with the paint codes, key design moves, and caveats Amy uses on real projects.
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Yellow Kitchen Walls: A Designer's Guide to the 2026 Look
The 7 working yellow paint colors for 2026 kitchen walls, the cabinet pairings that work, and the north vs south light substitution rules.
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Depth of Cabinets: A Designer's Guide to the 2026 Look
Standard cabinet depth across kitchens, baths, primary closets, and built-ins, with the ergonomic, ADA, and code-driven exceptions that change the spec.
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TV in Front of Window: A Designer's Guide to the 2026 Look
Seven working solutions for the TV-in-front-of-window problem in 2026: the Frame TV, motorized lifts, ceiling drops, mirror TVs, off-axis layout pivots, built-in millwork, and glare-control film. With cost bands.
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Great Room Vs Living Room: A Designer's Guide to the 2026 Look
Delve into the evolving trends of great rooms vs living rooms in 2026, tailored for San Francisco and Sacramento homeowners.
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Best Eames Chair Replica: A Designer's Guide to the 2026 Look
Explore the best Eames chair replicas of 2026, focusing on sustainable materials and timeless designs that fit beautifully in Saratoga and Sacramento homes.
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Reclaimed Wood Side Table: A Designer's Guide to the 2026 Look
Discover how reclaimed wood side tables are shaping interior design trends in Truckee and beyond, combining sustainability with unique aesthetics.
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Table Bocce: A Designer's Guide to the 2026 Look
Discover how the 2026 trend of table bocce is transforming outdoor living spaces in Sacramento, merging design with leisure for a vibrant atmosphere.
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Kitchen Backsplash Ideas 2026: A Designer's Guide to the 2026 Look
Discover innovative kitchen backsplash ideas for 2026, uniquely suited for the Saratoga aesthetic and beyond.
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Cowhide Dining Room Chairs: A Designer's Guide to the 2026 Look
Discover the 2026 trend of cowhide dining room chairs in Truckee, blending comfort and elegance for a stylish dining experience.
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Latest Bathtub Design Trends 2025-2026: An Interior Designer's Guide
The 7 bathtub design trends shaping 2025-2026 luxury bathrooms, from sculptural freestanding tubs to Japanese soakers and bath nooks, with a designer's spec for a Sacramento estate.
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Kitchen Reno Granite Bay: An Interior Designer's Scope, Budget and Spec Guide for 2026
A designer's perspective on Granite Bay kitchen renovations: cost bands, coffered ceiling and leathered granite specs, and the decision framework Amy uses with Granite Bay clients in 2026.
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