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Balancing a creative and systematic approach to Interior Design, Alison has been in the industry for over a decade. Alison launched Design for Living in 2020 with the goal of making the high-end design more approachable for working professionals and their families. The interior design process should be straight-forward, and enjoyable, and result in a beautiful and curated home that is..
Design for Living Blog
3w ago
Creating a cozy, functional, and stylish living space is more than just buying beautiful furniture - it's about how you place it all together. Planning a layout is always the first step in our design process. Once you have a functional layout, you’ve created a shopping list for the room ..read more
Design for Living Blog
2M ago
Learn how well-chosen lighting can truly transform a space by making it not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Lighting ties together the mood, functionality, and design of a space. By keeping these three things in mind, the space can become multi-functional with correct lighting choices ..read more
Design for Living Blog
2M ago
When the clients requested a dramatic makeover of their Main Bedroom and Bathroom in the traditional golf course community of Serrano, El Dorado Hills, we went for an update that introduced clean lines, natural colors, and layers of textures. Take a behind-the-scenes look at our process as we provide a contemporary update for our client while maintaining the existing style of the home ..read more
Design for Living Blog
5M ago
Explore the latest trends reshaping our spaces. Join us as we highlight three of the most captivating trends poised to define the interior landscape in 2024. Get ready to transform your space and embrace the future of design ..read more
Design for Living Blog
8M ago
This 1955 home, nestled near downtown Auburn, needed a complete remodel and was gutted to the studs. After bringing in an architect to update the footprint, including opening the Kitchen and Dining room and expanding the Main Bedroom and en suite, we got to work with space planning ..read more
Design for Living Blog
1y ago
How hiring an Interior Designer could actually save you money ..read more
Design for Living Blog
1y ago
A controversial topic in the design community has always been whether or not to share sources. On the one hand, a client is paying you for your design selections, so is it really fair to share them on social media for free ..read more
Design for Living Blog
1y ago
Costs for both materials and trades are currently at an all-time high for a number of reasons, most of them still resulting from the pandemic and an unprecedented increase in demand ..read more