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4096 Piedmont Avenue #125
Oakland, CA 94611
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telephone: 415 285 2821

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3976 Witzel Drive
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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telephone: 310 876 1060

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Working with a Designer is a long-term investment in your future life in your home 🏠

There are so many ways that working with an interior designer pays off in the long run. I could write an entire article about this one topic, but I’ll keep it to a quick list (for now 😉)

As interior designers, we…

✨ Increase overall project efficiency, saving you time and money
🔷 Help you balance your budget to invest where it will pay off and save where it won’t
✨ Advise you on which updates can increase home value and which likely won’t
🔷 Design for your lifestyle, which means long-term functionality and JOY
✨ Spot problems before they even start
🔷 Design in your style (not trends) so that you’ll love your home long into the future

Wow, that’s a lot, right? You can read a bit more about how and what designers charge on our blog, but I am not overstating things when I say the investment is worth every penny.

Working with an interior designer is like having complete peace of mind. You have peace of mind in the process, in your investment, and in your future life in your home!

If you’re ready to start a design project, we’d love to help. Book a no-strings-attached discovery call (link in bio!) with us and let’s get to know each other 😊

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Have you ever wondered what it’s really like working with an interior designer? 👩‍💼 How involved are our clients? What can you expect the experience to be like?

One of the most noteworthy things about working with a designer is the strong personal relationship that you'll create with them! 😄

Not all service providers require a solid relationship for success. Does your dentist need to know your daily routine to do a stand-up job? Doubt it. Will your accountant ask if you like your mattress firm or soft? I hope not! 😳

Interior designers, however, are creating a lifestyle experience for you 🏠

We have to ask personal questions, such as how and where you get ready in the morning, how you use (or want to use) different areas in your home, what helps you unwind at the end of a busy day, and more

We also often act as a home design “Coach” or “Therapist,” assisting you with your partner’s differing (sometimes clashing 😅) style choices and helping you make smarter lifestyle choices for your home.

The only way for us to succeed is if we have a relationship built on understanding and trust 🤝

We don’t judge; we listen. We don’t rush into action; we take the time to ask the right questions. We don’t assume; we get to know you 😊

That’s how we become your guide, your advocate, and a fierce action-taker to create spaces that uniquely support your amazing life — through strong, trusting relationships 💙

If you’re ready to start a design project, we’d love to help. Book a no-strings-attached discovery call (link in bio!) with us and let’s get to know each other ✨

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Have you ever wondered what is it that an interior designer actually does?

You probably already know that our job is to make your home as aesthetically pleasing and cohesive as possible. It is meant to be a supportive, stylish safe haven, and a reflection of your personality and taste, all while making sure it flows well for you, your family, and your lifestyle as a whole 🏠

But this is only 10-20% of what we do.

The other 80%-90% is: Project Management! 📚

Most people don’t know this simply because it isn’t sexy enough to put on TV. Who wants to watch their designer coordinate with contractors, oversee purchase orders, and balance budgeting spreadsheets for months on end? 😵

I love my job, and I wouldn’t even watch that. 😅

However, this is the only way to run a design project truly efficiently!

Whether it’s furnishings-only or a massive renovation, high-end, uniquely tailored spaces don’t happen overnight or passively. They require us to roll up our sleeves, stay organized and sharp, and get down to business for our clients.

And we love it 🥰

If you’re ready to start a design project, we’d love to help. Book a no-strings-attached discovery call (link in bio!) and let’s get to know each other ✨

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Not our typical polished photo but we thought that this client's story would be perfect to share for Mothers Day! 👩‍👦

This is a progress shot of our Piedmont project, specifically of the kitchen window.

Our clients for this project are a couple with two young children who are moving into the husband's childhood home! They are working with us and @canyondesignbuild to renovate the interior 🏠

They want to make the home their "own" by redoing the layout of the bedrooms and kitchen as well as some other upgrades. But there is one aspect of the home that the client wants to keep the same, in memory of his late mother.

His mother always had a desk facing out this window in the kitchen, and he wants to keep the tradition alive by putting his desk here too, even though the home has a separate office space.

We are even adding a hardwired task light to anchor the desk in the space - a sign of his commitment to having the desk here in his mom's memory! There will always be a desk sitting by this window.

This is one of the best parts of our job; getting to know our clients and creating a design that reflects them and their values 🥰

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We're coming to the end of our Mini Home Renovation Guide! Check out our last 2 posts for part 1 & 2.

Today we're gonna to talk about the whirlwind of emotions that can come up during a home reno 😁 😣 😍

You (hopefully) love your home and it can be a little upsetting to see it get smashed to pieces 🔨 🔨 🔨

This often comes as a surprise to many homeowners, but once the renovation starts you may think things like "𝙈𝙮 𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙠!" "𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨!"

This is all normal, and expected, and totally valid. Our best advice, as your Home Design Therapists, is to keep your perspective, remember that change is inevitable and not synonymous with bad, and you will create new memories in your new space 🏠

Another feeling that might come up is panic 😰

When you see bits and pieces of the work in progress before the final result, you may experience feelings like “𝙊𝙝 𝙣𝙤, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚?”

You may email your designer in a panic – "𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩!" 😭

Sometimes, your gut reaction is correct, and we will do everything we can to make it right.
But, in our experience, when you see pieces of the puzzle, rather than the whole picture, it can look disjointed and confusing 🧩

This is when you need to trust your designer. The work will get completed, and things will come together for a beautiful, amazing result 😌

As you're going through your home renovation journey keep in mind the points above, so that you can make the best decision for you and your family.

Through dust, displacement, delegation, and maybe a few nostalgic tears, your home will eventually return to you, in much better shape than you left it! 😊

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Happy Cinco de Mayo from Coddington Design!

This is the perfect day to enjoy some margaritas on the deck and order take-out from one of your local favorites! 🍹🌮

If your outdoor space isn't quite ready for a (small) gathering give us a call 📞 and lets put together an outdoor space that you and your whole family can enjoy year-round 🎉

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We're continuing with our Mini Guide: What to Expect During a Kitchen and Bath Remodel (check out our last post for Part 1!)

Today let's discuss: 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 🤫

Probably not something you'd expect in a home renovation project right? But after the initial flurry of demolition (with LOTS of noise 🛠) you may find that some days are quiet and there may only be one or two workers around for just an hour or so.

You might be thinking "𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙎 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚??" or "𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣’𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚??" 🤨

Rest assured that they are on schedule and aren’t slacking off. Scheduling work and coordinating it all perfectly is a huge part of any renovation project

Were your walls just primed? Great! Now they need to dry before painting can proceed 🎨

Was your kitchen floor tile just installed? Super! No one can walk on it for 24-48 hours 🚫

During these "down times" workers aren't resting! They're off-site getting work done 👷‍♀️

In fact, lots of activity is happening off-site.
The tile installer is picking up the tiles and grout, the painter is at the paint store mixing more cans, someone is making a trip to the dump 🚛

So don't let a little silence worry you, work is being done and things are likely on track and on schedule 👍

And remember, your home is in good hands with your trusted and experienced designers at Coddington Design 😊

Check out our Mini Guide and our other blogs by clicking the link in bio!

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Getting ready for a kitchen or bathroom remodel and unsure of what that might look like?

We've put together a little guide on What to Expect, it answers the age-old questions like: Do you stay in your house during the construction? If you’ve just purchased a new home, do you move in now or later? Will you still be able to cook in your kitchen? Use the bathroom? 😟

With any big home renovation you can always expect:

𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

🏠 Things are going to get messy and your home will look like a tornado came roaring through 🌪 But when done professionally and properly, the demo and installation team will protect your home by blocking off rooms with plastic sheets, protect floors with Ram Board, and may even use a HEPA filter for the dust 🤧

🏠 You will be temporarily displaced, but that doesn't mean you need to leave your home. You may just need to rely on take-out for dinner 🌯 and the underused basement bathroom for a little while.

🏠 Things are gonna get noisy. Expect the constant sounds of drilling, hammering, debris vacuuming, and occasional smashing 🔨 The tile saw can be especially harsh on the ears 🙉

🏠 Workers will be in and out of your house all day long - and they usually like to start early and end by 3pm. Pets need to be safely locked away, as fronts doors will be used frequently to bring supplies in and out 🐶🐱

Home renovations can get a little stressful but remember, your home is in good hands with your trusted and experienced designers at Coddington Design 😌

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Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Here at Coddington, we try to prioritize sustainability in all the designs we do. We love using locally produced pieces, reworking pieces our clients already own, and finding vintage treasures (reduce, reuse, recycle! ♻️)

But there are other aspects of sustainble design that can be a little trickier. Here are some "Green Design" tips you should keep in mind the next time you're updating your space.

✳️ 𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒓 𝒁𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝑽𝑶𝑪 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕:
VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. These compounds are released as carbon-filled gasses and contribute to ozone pollution and also pollute the air inside your home. We love using @clarepaint which offers a ton of Zero VOC options 🎨

✳️ 𝑨𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 "𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑪𝒂𝒓" 𝑺𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒍:
That smell is produced by harmful chemicals and NOT something we want to be breathing in all day long. It's bad for us and the environment. I recently purchased some new 100% wool rugs (see the Mel's House highlight) and they didn't have any smell at all.

Unsure about how to make your space sustainable, beautiful, and functional? We offer a Curated Room package to help you find the perfect pieces that work just right for you and your family. Click the link in our bio to book your Discovery Call! 📞

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A Repost from @soyouwanttotalkabout that I think encapsulates this moment well

The jury has found Derek Chauvin GUILTY of murdering George Floyd. Sentencing will take place at a later date.

There will never be justice for George Floyd. He should still be alive today. This is accountability. This is a start.

Please join me in holding George’s loved ones in your thoughts.

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