Tag: Interior Design
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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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Legrand smart home system: how to set it up, ease of setup for a gen x sort of techie but not user.
As a designer I get stupidly excited about products that are beautifully designed to elevate details of spaces. The Legrand brand of switches and outlets as well as wireless dimmers and switches make smart homes easy. First of all I love the square shape, clean line and no screw heads showing on the design aspect.…
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The Basics of Recessed Lighting: You Get What You Pay For – A Comparison of the Top Recessed Lighting Options
When it comes to recessed lighting, the market is flooded with numerous options, each varying in price, quality, and features. Among these, WAC Lighting stands out as a notable manufacturer, offering a unique blend of quality and innovation. Let’s delve deeper into how WAC Lighting compares with other top manufacturers in the realm of recessed…
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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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Tempered Glass vs Impact Glass
In Florida there are lots of different codes for windows so much of Florida is in wind borne object areas, theres a lot of coast line here. There is sometimes a misconception about tempered glass and impact glass being the same. Impact Glass is what it sounds like. It’s glass that is built with the intention…