Category: Interior Design
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Exploring the Beautiful Bali Architecture – An Insight into Traditional and Modern Balinese Design
Bali is known for its unique structures with captivating designs. From the iconic rice terraces of Ubud to the spectacular Tanah Lot Temple, Bali’s architecture is a testament to the skill and creativity of the Balinese people. The temples and monuments of this beautiful island are a great way to experience authentic Balinese culture, and…
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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…
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Lighting Up New Smyrna and Port Orange – A New Business Model in Lighting Showrooms: A Boutique Lighting Studio with Emphasis on Design
May 2022 Mangrove Bay is springing into lighting! What we find lacking in the New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange Area is notonly a Lighting Showroom but one that offers design with true professionals inthat showroom. Clients drive to Orlando to get a real service-orientedexperience. What Mangrove Bay Design & Lighting offers a level above…
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Newstalgia: Something New That Reminds Us of Something Old
One of my favorite publications that helps me stay up to date with the latest trends in design is Business of Home. In an article about nostalgia and shopping trends they see a real connection between the online life and the desire for “nostalgic aesthetics” in purchasing for our home. “We’re seeing all things retro…
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Sharing Resources: Stone Showrooms
Let me start with the fact that I’m not trying to sell you stone. I like to sell you on the idea that when you use real stone, the chances of your home design lowering in value, real or perceived as far less over time when you use a natural material, period. Mixing materials is…
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The Buzz About Sconces in a Bathroom: A Better Choice for Better Lighting
I know I sound like a broken record when it comes to having a space function to its highest potential, but for most people our home is our largest investment asset, so why not make sure it gives us back as much as we put in to it. I’m getting older and with that process…
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Sharing Resources: Stone Showrooms
Let me start with the fact that I’m not trying to sell you stone. I like to sell you on the idea that when you use real stone, the chances of your home design lowering in value, real or perceived as far less over time when you use a natural material, period. Mixing materials is…
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Our Design Process and Timeline in a Nut Shell… In a Perfect World (Updated 4/1/25)
One of our most asked questions is “How long will this take?”. There are many moving parts to the design and build process. What we can do is speak to OUR processes and do our best to help others along in their process. If you are a new client or considering working with us, this…
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Accessory Buildings: what’s allowable and what’s not has to do with use and ordinances (the accessory dwelling unit)
Here we are post Covid 2021 in Florida and the housing market is still on fire. Some agents feel that the tide may be turning over the next couple of years to be more of a buyers market. We are blessed to live in an area where people come to vacation in paradise. With all…