Tag: interior 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 Notion to Manage our Projects and Content
Here’s exactly how I use Notion to run projects and content for Mangrove Bay Design—without drowning in tabs, emails, and sticky notes. As many have heard me say “Communication is key” . At the heart is a simple “Operator” dashboard with five master databases: Projects, Social Content, Purchasing, Operating Systems, and CRM. Every page you…
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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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Transform Your Space: Dive into the Luxurious World of Smart Lighting Systems
Imagine stepping into a world where your home lighting effortlessly blends technology with luxury, where every corner of your room illuminates in perfect sync with your mood and aesthetic. In today’s age, luxury lighting isn’t just about extravagant chandeliers and expensive bulbs; it’s about creating an ambiance that mirrors your taste and personality. If you…
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Houzz: the Pinterest for home project ideas and construction trends
Houzz.com is a website that originally started out with architect and interior designers sharing portfolios.It has now expanded and can be a little overwhelming when looking to find inspiration for your new build or renovation project. This Houzz Ideabooks tutorial will walk you step-by-step through the process of creating an Ideabook, sharing it with your…
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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…