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An interior design blog dedicated to home inspiration, family luxury, and leadership.
Why You Should Define Your Style BEFORE You Start Decorating
February 5, 2021
Listen, designing your space can be overwhelming, we get it. Choice overload is a real thing. With thousands of options just a few clicks away (hello, work-from-home midday online shopping break!),…
Interior Design Lighting Tips and Tricks: Ceiling Edition
January 22, 2021
Coddington Design; San Francisco Kitchen, Photo: David Duncan Livingston I like to think of the lighting in a room as the jewelry. It’s like when you’ve got a beautiful outfit and you n…
If it’s not a “Hell Yes!” It’s a No: 2021 Design Trends
January 15, 2021
2020 was a wild ride and so far this year seems just as unpredictable. One thing you can count on- the Coddington Team having some opinions. I always say, if it’s not a “Hell Yes!” it’s a no. So he…
Things to Offload for Instant Happiness
January 8, 2021
Coddington Design; Nantucket Entryway Photography: David Duncan Livingston Ever decide to purge the closet and find it waaaaaay harder to get rid of things than you thought? Feeling all the feels a…
Raising a Glass to the Bar
December 11, 2020
Coddington Design, SF Designer Showcase Photo: Patrick Argast We all feel the importance of having a well stocked bar. I mean, this is 2020. With our favorite cocktail bars temporarily covid closed…
Gorgeous Gifts from BIPOC American Makers
December 4, 2020
Anytime we purchase a gift, we have a chance to vote with our values. While we all enjoy the convenience of big box stores and free shipping, this season we have compiled some of our favorite, desi…
Cozy Up With These Modern Bedrooms
November 20, 2020
We are all feeling the blurriness between home and work these days. It’s really hard- maintaining a sanctuary to retreat to, which is basically the definition of what we want our bedrooms to be… a …
Holiday Inspired Mantles
November 13, 2020
Credit: Rachel Parcell The countdown to the holidays are in full swing, and now is the perfect time to plan a fresh, new look for your mantle. Sick of over-worked, over-bedazzled mantles that look …
Kid & Pet Proof Furniture
November 6, 2020
Credit: Tessa Nuestadt Coddington Design is known for creating livable, approachable rooms. As a small but mighty team of working moms, we understand that not all the perfect rooms you see on Pinte…
Blog: Small Gatherings/ Big Style
October 30, 2020
If you’re like us, you’re trying to figure out what’s happening for the upcoming holidays. Maybe you’re not traveling this year, or maybe this year the entire fam isn’t coming over. This is a…