Why We’re Not Your Starter Designer (And Why It’s a Good Thing When You’re Looking for Luxury)
You’re figuring out your style, learning how the process works, and finding your feet with your investment. It’s Design 101, and honestly, that’s exactly how it should be the first time around. But o…
Why This Room Works: Kitchen Edition
Ever stepped inside a perfectly designed home and wondered what makes it feel so… right? Maybe it’s the cohesive color palette, the way materials blend seamlessly, or how the layout just makes sense…
From Casual to Committed: How to Grow a Strong Relationship with Your Interior Designer
You wouldn’t marry someone after a single coffee date, right? The same logic applies when finding the perfect interior designer. Each step of the relationship — from your first conversation to full p…
Interior Design in 2024: Milestones, Obstacles, and Exciting Adventures Ahead
Every year brings a mix of challenges, highlights, and those little surprises that keep life interesting. This year, we were fortunate to work on dream projects and travel to some incredible and insp…
Effortless Entertaining: How to Create a Home Everyone Wants to Hang Out In
Growing up as an only child, I always loved going to friends’ homes filled with people, noise, and the busyness of life. For my future, I pictured an open-door policy where anyone felt welcome…
Palo Alto Home Renovation Part II: Home Office and Guest Quarters Designed to Inspire
Have you been keeping up with our Palo Alto Renovation? Last time, we revealed the refreshed main living areas, and now we’re diving into the transformation of the family room, home office, guest qua…
Palo Alto Home Renovation Part 1: Inside the Vibrant Living Space of an Art-Collecting Couple
After more than a decade of working with these clients, I’m excited to share the latest update to their Palo Alto home. Over the years, we’ve made tweaks and changes to reflect their evolving lifesty…
5 Home Design Tips to Boost Your Mood
I’ve always been sensitive to my surroundings. Long before becoming an interior designer, I was the weirdo rearranging furniture in Airbnbs just to feel comfortable. If something’s off in a space, it…
Design Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating a Luxury Home
Imagine driving through the tree-lined streets of Palo Alto, pulling up to a home that looks more like a five-star hotel. As you step inside, something feels off. The interior looks, well… cheap. The…
California Modern Design: What is it and How We’re Leading the Way
“I know this style… this is a Melanie Coddington room!” I was in the bathroom of a showcase suite I had designed, the voice coming from the large bedroom. Up until that moment, I thought I didn’t hav…