Tag: planning a renovation
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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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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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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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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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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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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…