Category: Design Process
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What is the perfect bulb for putting on make up in the morning.
If your bathroom mirror lighting makes you look tired (or oddly orange/green), it’s usually the wrong bulb + the wrong placement. Here’s the quick fix we use in real-world lighting design. 1) Choose the right bulb (this matters most): 2) Put light where your face needs it: Pro tip: Avoid very cool bulbs (4000K–5000K) in…
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The art of strategic subtraction: in design and business
In a low-growth, high-scrutiny market, doing “more” isn’t the answer is doing less, better is. Discover how Mangrove Bay Design uses strategic subtraction to reduce decision fatigue, protect budgets and timelines, and leverage AI behind the scenes to deliver clearer, higher-quality outcomes.
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Meet Jennifer: The Heart Behind Mangrove Bay Design & Lighting
This post emphasizes the importance of personal design preferences over a designer’s aesthetic. The author, a coastal design specialist, believes in transforming clients’ dreams into reality through careful listening and collaboration, creating spaces that enhance lifestyle and functionality. The goal is to craft each client’s unique dream home.
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How I use AI to Fast Track Building a Website: for my AI for Mainstreet Consulting Project- Brightwork AI & Update Mangrove Bay
Just to start off, it has been my practice over the last two years to become an AI-first business. What that means is every single task that I take up or every question I have, I ask how AI can help me. We’ve also created or worked over the last two years to build an…
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Check Out this AI Tool for Talk to Text with an AI Twist. Great for Productivity- I am all about it!! Wispr ai
Wispr AI is an impressive speech-to-text tool that allows users to dictate blog posts without typing, significantly increasing word production from 45-60 WPM to 220 WPM. It automatically eliminates filler words and formats speech neatly. The author is thrilled with its efficiency and also used Leonardo AI for an accompanying image.
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Some of my favorite resources for inspiration and mentorship: Interior Design
Here are the Central Florida resources we lean on for inspiration, sourcing, and mentorship—aka our “design fuel” list. For day-to-day specifying, we start with trade showrooms that let our clients see/feel materials. In Daytona, the Ferguson network is our go-to when plumbing intersects with lighting decisions: Ferguson (840 Jimmy Ann Dr., Daytona Beach, FL 32117)…
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A Comprehensive Guide to House Plans and Hiring a Designer
Designing your dream home is an exciting endeavor. It all begins with creating well-thought-out house plans that align with your vision. While some homeowners prefer the DIY approach, hiring a professional designer can offer numerous benefits. In this article, we will explore the cheapest house design to build, drawing your own house plans, finding free…
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Renovation Scheduled: What do I do with my stuff?
Remodeling your home is an exciting process with many moving parts. While many decisions are made on countertops, flooring etc. You also have to figure out the logistics such as where you are going to keep all of your stuff. Storing things during a remodel can be tricky. You need to store your things out…
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Curbless Showers : The New Standard
Curbless Showers maximize your space and add visual appeal. They get rid of shower barriers creating a seamless look and make your space appear larger. Curbless showers provide accessibility and easy cleaning. So why are they called curbless showers? The reason they are called curbless showers is because they get rid of the step that…