Bedrooms are arguably one of the most important rooms in the house. In fact, the average person spends about 26-years sleeping. Surprisingly, the average person also spends seven years trying to get to sleep. That’s 33 years spent in bed! (1) Creating a comfortable respite that encourages sleep is paramount. Read More
It’s been almost a year since we started to “shelter in place” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This past year has brought many changes in the way people lead their lives including where and how they work, attend school, stay active and socialize. These changes have profoundly affected design, especially residential design, since people are spending more and more time at home. Read More
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. Read More
Deciding between refinishing or replacing kitchen cabinets is a big decision. (1) In its annual “Cost vs. Value” report for 2019, Remodeling Magazine puts the national average for a mid-range major kitchen remodel at $66,196 and an upscale major kitchen remodel at $131,510. The addition of luxury stone or marble counter tops, high-end faucets and flooring, a commercial-grade range and luxury faucets can all significantly increase the cost of a renovation. (2) Read More
It’s always nice to have a designated entry space. Even for those among us who prefer to come and go with less to-do, an entryway space serves a functional purpose. It’s somewhere to take off shoes, set keys and hang up a coat. It also imparts the first impression of your home, thereby setting the tone for the rest of your space. Think of your entry as your very own three-dimensional welcome mat: It’s well-traversed, but most people don’t spend much time there. (1) Read More
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!” Read More
With friends and family members expecting new bundles of joy, I am inspired to share my tips for creating the ideal nursery. When we welcome our sweet, adorable crying and pooping machines into this world, the one thing we can prepare for is their nursery. Everything else, well, trial-and-error, maternal instincts, our mother’s advice and words of wisdom from popular authors are our best bet. Read More
A staple in the 1960s and ’70s, grasscloth wallpaper has lately become a hot commodity. A natural material, it’s one of the most versatile decor items, complementing almost any design style from tropical to rustic, traditional to modern. (1) Read More
There’s no simpler way to say this: pebbles are popular. (1) Pebble tiles, tiles composed of pebbles and stones, are a natural fit for anyone who loves the rustic beauty and tranquility of nature. (2) Read More
Other than buying a sofa to sit on and a bed to sleep in, your coffee table is arguably the third most versatile and engaging piece of furniture in your home. Considering it can also function as a desk, dining table, footrest, game table, you name it – it makes sense! (Kaczmarski, 2018) Read More
