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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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When estimating your furnishings budget, your total investment depends largely on the items’ quality and longevity, the level of customization desired, and the overall functionality you want to achieve in your space ✨

We've already gone over quality and customization, now let's talk about 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔!

We all love beautiful pieces, but at the end of the day you're creating a home that's meant to be LIVED IN, not just look nice 🏡

I can’t say that functionality always equals a higher price tag (it can vary), but I would prioritize an item that is beautiful and functional over a similar piece that lacks utility.

Furnishings that support your lifestyle are worth the extra expense 💸

For example, you could decide to splurge on a specialty sofa shape that is ideal for the function and flow of your space, or the comfort of your super tall spouse 🛋

You may want to invest in a sexy office desk that has fantastic storage space 💼

Maybe you dream of a cozy nook for post-work relaxation and a spacious daybed feels like a must 🛏

You call the shots when it comes to furnishings— or I should say, your desired lifestyle calls the shots ⚡️

When creating your furnishings budget (don't forget we have an Investment Guide to help you with that!) remember to ask yourself these 3 questions:

𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕?
𝑫𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚?
𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒆𝒓?

If you’re ready for a team you trust to craft a sophisticated design, balance your budget, and check off your priorities, we'd love to help 😊

Schedule your Discovery Call (link in bio) & let’s see what we can do for you! 💙

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We got a lot of comments and questions last week about the costs of furnishing your home!🏡

You all had so many wonderful questions about where to invest your money and where you can save. Luckily, we have answers!

Here's a quick rundown of what you should be spending on:

Sofa: Splurge! 🤑
Kid’s Furniture: Reuse and Save
Window Treatments: Splurge! 🤑
Hardware: Shop Around

But now lets get into the 𝒘𝒉𝒚

We often hear things from our client like,

"I just want a sofa that’s going to hold up for a few years with my kids!" 😣
"I’m so sick of the stains and the sagging pillows, I’m willing to pay anything. Help!" 😫

A sofa or sectional is a big investment, and you really do get what you pay for. From the materials used in the cushions to the method of construction for the frame to the quality of the fabric, each detail matters.

A cheap sofa will rely on coils and only have a little foam, which equals sagging after a year or two of heavy use 👎

Well-made sofas will have eight-way hand-tied springs and spring core seat cushions wrapped in a feather-down mix or polyester fiber that will last for years 😍

Cheap sofas will have limited fabric options that will likely attract stains.

High-quality sofa vendors will offer performance fabric options that are pre-treated with stain and liquid repellant and made with fibers that can be easily cleaned 💫

Our best advice: invest in a super comfortable, well-made sofa that your family can enjoy for years and years, and be prepared to spend a little extra to have it stain-treated and professionally cleaned a few times a year 🧽

This will not only save you money in the long run by prolonging the life of your sofa, but it will also restore your mental state back to zen 😌

Still have some questions about your furnishings? We'd love to hear them!

Drop us an email, or book your Discovery Call (link in bio!) with one of our experienced designers and see how we can bring comfort, luxury, and ease into your home 🏡

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When creating your furnishings budget, be sure to take your level of customization into consideration!

Like quality, the greater the level of customization, the greater the investment 💸

But it’s not necessary to order all custom furnishings for your home (unless you want to 💁‍♀️), there are many situations when a custom item can be a smart choice — and it doesn’t always have to do with size.

For starters, there are some items that will literally “make or break” a room design-wise.

Like window treatments 🖼

Windows come in a wild assortment of sizes, and a properly dressed window is hard to achieve with retail options — it’s not a one-size-fits-all deal. In this case, it is well worth spending more to get a room that feels polished and complete ✨

Then, you have the items that are your “show” pieces 🔥

They can have function, of course, but these are the items that hold the entire design together, or that stand out and make a statement ⚡️

For example, if we know that an upholstered chair will be the focal point of your family room, we want that one piece to look and feel special.

Hello, customization 👋

Lastly there’s the emotional side of deciding to customize… will it make you happy?

Most of our clients come to us for interior design, not because they’re trend lovers, but because they want to enjoy their homes for another 5-10 years 🏡

Prioritizing pieces that bring a smile to your face and joy into your life each day are always smart long-term investments in your happiness 😊

Need more help with putting together a livable family home? Book your Discovery Call (link in bio) with us and see how we can help you! 💙

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At Coddington Design we're a small but mighty team of working moms 💪 so we understand the need to create beautiful yet kid-proof (and pet-proof!) spaces.

If you’re a parent (with human 👶 or animal children 🐶) you're probably already wary of all-white furniture, sharp corners, and slippery floors.

But there are more obscure tips to help make your home more kid-friendly and save you a ton of frustration down the road

A common misconception we often hear is that you can plop an outdoor rug in your living room and let your kids (or pets) go wild 🤪

And that's true, but that's not all you need to do.

Outdoor rugs, while typically being stain- and mildew-resistant, do not actually prevent liquids from soaking through to your floors beneath 💧

Even if you have durable vinyl plank flooring, liquid can seep between the cracks and can damage your subfloor 😨

If you want to protect your floors, be sure to get a waterproof rug pad. They are much easier and cheaper to replace every so often than your actual rug or floor.

Outdoor rug + waterproof pad = a truly kid/pet-proof space 👶 🐶

Need more help with putting together a livable family home? Book your Discovery Call (link in bio) with us and see how we can help you! 💙

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How much does it cost to furnish your home? 🏠

What is the investment difference between a couch that will last 2 years vs 5+? 🛋

How do you know which items deserve a splurge and which are better for saving a few bucks on? 💸

You have questions 🤔 We have answers 😊

When creating your furnishings budget, your total investment depends largely on 3 factors: the items’ quality and longevity, the level of customization, and the overall functionality you want to achieve in your space.

Let's discuss 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 & 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚

When it comes to selecting pieces with quality materials and construction, our designers can give you a straight “yes 👍" or “no 👎” answer and share our thoughts on how long it’s likely to last.

However, just because an item is well-made doesn’t mean it’s the right investment for you… it depends on your lifestyle❗️

A family with young children 👶 may want to save on cheaper area rugs (that they know will be destroyed in a few years) and invest in more minimally used items, like a dining room sideboard that can be enjoyed for many years.

Another family may prefer to invest in a custom sofa with performance fabric that will stand up to sticky fingers, dirty paw prints, or Momma’s Pinot 🍷

Yes, there really are stain-proof fabric options these days 😉

This is where it helps to have a savvy designer on your side who can take all of your wants and needs into account.

We help balance your furnishings investment — mixing retail, trade-only suppliers, or our own custom designs — for personalized results that fit your unique lifestyle ✨

To make creating your budget even easier, we've created a Furnishings Investment Guide that shows estimates for retail and high-end furnishings! Click the link in bio to get your copy!

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We continue to lift the veil and let you in on the little “secrets” of what it’s like to work with a designer, what it’s like to be a designer, and now, we even have another surprising design industry secret to share with you 😄

Why share our secrets, you ask? Because knowledge is power, and we want you to be the CEO of your project! 👩‍💼

At Coddington Design, we’re straight-shooters, mindful and supportive, and we adhere to our core values, which include collaboration and no haziness. And these things can’t be achieved without trust, transparency, and the truth 🤝

If you trust your designer, you are well on your way to having your dream home 🏡

So let's get into our 4th secret!

It might come as a surprise (or maybe not if you're friends with a designer) that we love a good bargain! 🤑

Interior designers are known to bargain shop for their own homes. But, there is a good reason for this – designers know where to splurge and where to scrimp, especially when there are kids 👶 or pets in the home 🐶🐱

A good designer should be sensitive to your bottom line, and sometimes this means that you splurge on a custom sectional in the living room but shop at West Elm for the family room.

Be wary of an interior designer who won’t bargain hunt for you – I can smell the hypocrisy all the way from my IKEA desk! 😉

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Have you ever wondered about the cost of furnishing a home around SF or LA? 🛋
Or about how can to create a budget for an interior design project? 📝

Money talk can be awkward. But when have we ever shied away from the real stuff?

Discovering how interior designers charge for their time and how much we charge (hello, interior design fees) is tricky info to get your hands on 🤔 A zillion factors can play into the scope of work! Plus, homes are complex. Every design firm is a little different. Even the cost of furnishings can vary widely based on quality 💸

To help solve this issue we put together our 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞!
It will help you calculate furnishings at various price points, and it gives you a quick snapshot of some high and low design fees 📸

In our guide you'll find...

🔷 Furnishing Estimates in Two Price Points
🔷 Interior Design Budget Examples
🔷 Transparent Interior Designer Cost Estimates
🔷 Editable Furniture Budget Spreadsheet you can personalize for your interior design project

Click the link in our bio to get your Investment Guide!

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The secrets keep on coming! Time for our next interior design secret reveal 🤫

This one might not be too much of a secret if you're friends with any designers, but we typically aren't big fans of HGTV 🙅‍♀️ (or any design shows really)

There's nothing wrong with the shows themselves but they create a lot of unrealistic expectations! Packing a kitchen remodel into a 30-minute timeframe is misleading and only sets you up for disappointment 🙁

And then there are the cost estimates...

Costs in San Francisco and Los Angeles are much higher than most places, so the renovation budgets mentioned on these shows are wildly lower than what San Francisco and LA homeowners will pay 💸💸💸

Design shows are great for inspiration! But don’t hire an interior designer or a contractor and expect the process to be the same.

At Coddington Design, we’re straight-shooters, mindful and supportive, and we adhere to our core values, which include collaboration and no haziness. And that means we don't give unrealistic deadlines or create unrealistic expectations 🤝

If you're ready to get started on your design journey book a Discovery Call with us today (link in bio) and become the CEO of your project, with our trusted help! 💙

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If you've been thinking about renovating your home recently you might have heard about the craziness going on in the industry 🤯

That sofa that was supposed to be delivered in 4 weeks?
It’s now going to take 16 weeks 😳

So what’s going on??

🔷 𝑨 𝑭𝒐𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 🔷

Yes, it’s true. The world is currently experiencing a foam and lumber shortage 🌲

Foam is made with some key chemicals that are almost exclusively produced in Texas and Louisiana. The series of storms that hit the region in late 2020 and early 2021 knocked out power to these chemical plants and halted all production for weeks 📆

The foam industry is still trying to catch up to the demand, with orders backed up in the furniture and bedding industry, and the automotive industry as well 🚗

To explain the lumber shortage, this quote from CNN puts it best:

“As the pandemic crushed the US economy last spring, sawmills shut down lumber production to brace for a housing slump. The slump never arrived and now there isn't enough lumber to feed the red-hot housing market.” 🔥

These shortages combined with increased demand, and a labor shortage have led to frustrating lead times, delayed orders, and out-of-stock issues 😡

So what can you do about it?

Be patient, have a glass of wine 🍷 and let us do the hard work.

These are all circumstances that are out of our control. Coddington Design works with trusted vendors from around the globe that are working tirelessly to fulfill orders without sacrificing quality 💪

Coddington Design strives to be transparent and give you the honest truth from the very beginning, which will set you up for a much happier and smoother design experience 😌

Book a Discovery Call with us to find out how we can help you through these frustrating times!

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