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Your Guiding Light

by Chris Knauer· October 30, 2022· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, DIY, Furniture & Fixtures, Hallways/Entryways, Home Decor, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: 3000 kelvin, accent lighting, ambient lighting, architectural lighting, bathroom lighting, bathroom pendant, bathroom sconce, bedroom chandelier, bedroom fireplace, bedroom lighting, cabinetry lighting, chandeliers, dimmable lighting, floating vanity light, floor lamps, garage lighting, how to create lighting layers, how to light a bathroom, how to light a dining room, how to light a room, how to light the bedroom, how to light the family room, how to light the great room, how to light the kitchen, how to light the living room, how to select a dining room chandelier, how to select lighting, kitchen island lighting, kitchen island pendants, kitchen lighting, kitchen pendants, Le Corbusier, LED blubs, LED light strips, lighted bathroom mirror, lighted shelves, lighted shelving, natural light, pendant lights, spa like bathroom, table lamps, task lighting
“The history of architecture is the history of the struggle for light.” Le Corbusier – Architect Think about the difference between getting your photo taken in at your local DMV under harsh fluorescent lighting, versus your picture at a sexy, low-lit restaurant. Good lighting is truly everything, but it is oftentimes an afterthought when designing a room. Whether it’s a bright task lamp on your desk to help you stay productive or a sconce by your bedside for cozy late-night reading, lighting is one of the most powerful tools for creating a specific mood. Bringing lighting decisions to the forefront of the design can make all the difference, and we’ll show you how. Layer the Light Lighting, like any great interior design element, should be layered to create contrast. A mix of accent, ambient, natural, and task lighting in the home provides a nice balance of light and dark that grants each room richness and depth: Accent lighting – supplementary light that illuminates dark corners or small spaces. A can light placed above a shower enclosure is one example. Ambient lighting – the general overall light that illuminates the entire space, such as a chandelier in the center of a […]
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Know Your Sh*t!

by Chris Knauer· September 19, 2022· in Bathrooms, Furniture & Fixtures, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: back-to-wall toilet, bidet, comfort height toilet, double cyclone toilet, dual flush toilet, gravity flush toilet, high-tank toilet, japanese toilet, kohler toilet, one-piece toilet, pressure assist toilet, residential urinal, standard height toilet, toilet heights, toilet styles, toilets, tornado flush toilet, toto toilet, two-piece toilet, up flush, urinals, wall-hung toilet
John. Loo. Can. Commode. Potty. Prive. Pissoir. Oval Office. Porcelain Throne. WC. Reading Room. Crapper. Head. Shi*ter… The Toilet! Toilets are the most functional fixtures in a bathroom, but there are many different design options available. Heights and water flow vary, as well as basic shapes and outlines to suit different style preferences and space limitations. So, let’s learn more about this famous seat and how to best incorporate the right one into your “cloakroom.” (1) Stylish Stools (2) Toilets, believe it or not, can enhance the style of your bathroom. A toilet can add to the vintage charm you’re seeking, keep it sleek and modern, or stay in line with a good ole traditional bathroom aesthetic. Check out the different types of toilets. Two-Piece Toilets (Close-Coupled) Two-piece toilets are the standard. A two-piece consists of the toilet bowl and tank. The two pieces are secured with bolts and a gasket that seals the passage of water from the tank to the bowl. Most affordable Incredibly durable – longer life span More design options to choose from One-Piece Toilets One-piece toilets are a bit more expensive than the standard two-piece toilets but the benefits and characteristics outweigh the bigger price […]
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A beautiful painting frame for the living room

Art & Design: A discussion of emotion, philosophy, selection and relationships

by Chris Knauer· September 08, 2022· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Furniture & Fixtures, Hallways/Entryways, Home Decor, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices· 0 comments tags: Art and design, art and emotion, art selection, art sourcing, artistic expression, artists, artwork for a bedroom, artwork for a dining room, artwork for a family room, artwork for a great room, artwork for a kitchen, artwork for a living room, artwork for a nursery, artwork for an office, brush strokes in art, color in art, color schemes, color theory, delve deeper, design styles, emotional response to art, expression of art, feelings of art, go slow, how to select artwork, kelly smith cassidy, lake tahoe art, lake tahoe artists, mix and match, MRI machine, nietzsche, performance art, philosophy of art, psychology of art, randall hazeltine, response to art, scott forrest, styling your home, symbolism in art, trust your gut, what is art, why art
If you ask someone, “what is art?” they will usually refer to a painting or a photograph. In reality, art comes in many forms – performance art like dance, music and song, nature, poetry and architecture. Now, just for a moment, imagine a world without any art. Our world would be a very dim and boring place, devoid of imagination. Without art, the banality of reality would be intolerable. To paraphrase Nietzsche, “We have art in order not to parish from the truth.” Why Art? While it feels like a simple question, with an even simpler answer, the truth is that it goes way beyond bringing a little color into a living room. (1) Art breathes life into a space. It allows us to express ourselves, encouraging dialogue and welcoming emotion. It reminds us of what is possible—all to help turn an ordinary house into a home. Art connects us to the past and future. It feeds our curiosity and inspires our imagination. I love this quote from fellow-designer, Tara Bernard, “For me, art is like punctuation to a sentence; it is that all-important ingredient and without it, a space lacks the layers and attitude that a significant piece can […]
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A drawing room with a huge glass wall to enjoy the outdoors

Let There Be Light!

by pwsbuilder· June 07, 2022· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, DIY, Home Decor, Tips and Trends, Uncategorized· 0 comments tags: accent lighting, architectural lighting, asymmetrical lighting, bedroom lighting, ceiling lighting, chandelier, dimmable lighting, dining room lighting, family room lighting, How to design your lighting, kitchen lighting, LED lights, light up a corner, lighting clusters, Lighting Design, lighting grouping, mood lighting, multiple chandeliers, multiple pendant lights, pendant light, shelf lighting, spotlights, task lighting, the importance of lighting in design, toe kick lighting, undercabinet lighting
Let There Be Light! ​Lighting is arguably the most important element in interior design. It is an essential ingredient and not an afterthought as many consider it to be. If you’re tempted to spend more time picking out furnishings or puzzling over layouts, remember that lighting can completely transform a space – not just by brightening dark corners, but by affecting your emotions. (1) ​Lighting creates mood and sets tone. It can affect the perceived size of a room, add dimension, draw attention and create depth and balance. In order to achieve the true power of lighting, designers consider lighting placement, amongst a myriad of other things. Standard lighting layouts with symmetrical cans, chandeliers and pendants (peppered with table, floor and task lamps) are a great starting point. After all, you need more than one source of light in a room (think layered illumination). (1) But, when you get creative on where and how to place lighting, “wow-factors” can be born. ​Here are a few creative lighting placement ideas that take lighting to the next level. ​Forgotten Corners: Light ‘em up ​The goal is to create contrast between the light at the center of a room, the light around the […]
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Set the Mood with Bathroom Tiles - Talie Jane Interiors

Don’t Be Square – Set the Mood with Bathroom Tiles

by Taliejane· December 15, 2021· in Bathrooms, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: 3D tile, bathroom floor tile, Bathroom tile, bathroom tile trends, cement tile, checkerboard tile, durable bathroom tile, fun bathroom tiles, glitter grout, how to select grout, patterned bathroom tiles, shower floor tile, shower niche tile, shower wall tile, sparkle grout, subway tile, textured bathroom wall tile, textured wall tile, water-resistant bathroom tile
Gone are the days of square porcelain tiles in neutral shades with matching grout and monochromatic designs that serve utilitarian purposes. Bathroom tiles are helping create memorable spaces that are more than just a place to powder your nose.
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Cabinetry 101 - Talie Jane Interiors

Cabinetry 101

by Taliejane· November 11, 2020· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Hallways/Entryways, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices· 0 comments tags: beadboard cabinetry, cabinetry door styles, Cabinetry styles, cons of beadboard cabinetry, cons of flat front cabinets, cons of glass front cabinetry, cons of mission style cabinetry, cons of shaker cabinets, cons of thermafoil cabinetry, flat front cabinetry, flat front door style, full overlay cabinetry, glass front cabinetry, how to select the right cabinetry, inset cabinetry, mission style cabinetry, partial overlay cabinetry, pros of beadboard cabinetry, pros of flat front cabinets, pros of glass front cabinetry, pros of mission style cabinetry, pros of shaker cabinets, pros of thermafoil cabinetry, raised panel, recessed panel, shaker door style, thermafoil cabinetry
  Whether you’re installing brand new kitchen cabinets or looking to refurbish existing ones, the range of available kitchen cabinet styles can seem overwhelming at first. Exploring the most common options and keeping a few helpful pointers in mind will help you choose the style that’s right for your home. (1)
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Which Paint Finish Should I Use? - Talie Jane Interiors - South Lake Tahoe

Your Guide to Paint Finishes: What are the Different Types of Paint Finishes and Which One Should I Use?

by Taliejane· August 06, 2020· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, DIY, Furniture & Fixtures, Hallways/Entryways, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: eggshell paint finish, flat paint finish, hi-gloss paint finish, How to choose the right paint sheen, matte paint finish, paint colors, paint sheen, paint sheen for basements, paint sheen for bathrooms, paint sheen for bedrooms, paint sheen for ceilings, paint sheen for doors, paint sheen for furniture, paint sheen for hi-traffic areas, paint sheen for kids' rooms, paint sheen for kitchens, paint sheen for laundry rooms, paint sheen for offices, paint sheen for trim, satin paint finish, semi-gloss paint finish
  Choosing paint can be a difficult and daunting task – of the thousand shades of white, one may be too gray, another too green or too yellow. On many occasions, I’ve walked into a client’s home and found small patches of various shades of paint on the walls where colors are being “tested.” But what clients don’t realize is that the paint finish, or sheen, is just as important as the color they’re meticulously debating.
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Downsizing: The Art of De-Cluttering, Simplifying and Organizing - Talie Jane Interiors

Downsizing: The Art of De-Cluttering, Simplifying and Organizing

by Taliejane· July 07, 2020· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Hallways/Entryways, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: bigger isn't always better, Closet organizers, Closets, custom closet design, custom closet organizers, custom closets, downsizing, lake tahoe real estate solutions, less is more living space, marie kondo principles, opening your living area, organizing living space, small homes, smaller homes, trends in real estate
  Homeowners in all stages of life – from first-time buyers to retirees – are seeing the merit of living in less space. Downsizing and consequently de-cluttering or simplifying, has become a popular “less is more” trend.
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Tahoe Quarterly - Best Remodel of 2020 - Talie Jane Interiors

Talie Jane Interiors Wins “Best Remodel of The Year” – Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards

by Taliejane· February 26, 2020· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, DIY, Furniture & Fixtures, Hallways/Entryways, Home Decor, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices, Outdoor Spaces, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: award-winning interior designer, Best design lake Tahoe, best design Tahoe, best interior design south lake tahoe, Best interior Designer Lake Tahoe, Best interior Designer Tahoe, Best Remodel, Best Remodel Lake Tahoe, Best Remodel of the year Tahoe Quarterly Magazine, Interior Designer Wins Best Remodel of the year, Remodel, Tahoe, Tahoe Quarterly Magazine, Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards, Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards 2020, Top interior designer
  Talie Jane Interiors is extremely honored to be awarded “Best Remodel of the Year” by Tahoe Quarterly Magazine.   Being featured in Tahoe Quarterly’s extremely competitive Mountain Home Edition has been a goal of ours for the past five years and we are thrilled to say, “we did it!”
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The Magic Kitchen Makeover of Talie Jane Interiors!

How to Keep a Level Head During a Remodel

by Taliejane· November 01, 2019· in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Hallways/Entryways, Kitchens, Living/Family Rooms, Offices, Tips and Trends· 0 comments tags: Be available, be flexible, construction, destress, Hire the right people, Home Improvement, home remodeling, home renovation, keeping a level head, remodel stress, remodeling, roll with the punches, set a renovation budget, set a renovation plan, vacate, working with contractors, working with designers
When you invest a lot in something – time, money, hopes and dreams – it can turn into a high-stress situation. And renovating a home, from a fully remodeled kitchen to an updated bath and everything in between, is definitely at the top of the stress-causing list. But it doesn’t have to be.
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