In late October, I attended the High Point Market in North Carolina. It is where the latest home furnishing styles, trends, and products are introduced.
My Trip To High Point Market – Fall 2022
Minimalism Design For Your Home. What to consider.
Minimalism Design For Your Home. What to consider. What is Minimalism on a personal level? Minimalism is not self-denial nor depriving one’s self. What you can bring into your lifestyle has meaning and only adds value. The rest is stripped away. Read on to find out more about this unique lifestyle. I previously wrote a […]
A Guide To Selecting The Perfect White Paint
So you want to paint your room white. Great!It’s just that there are about 150,000 shades of white to choose from right now, and that’s just plain torture! How do you know which is the right white? Here is a guide to selecting the perfect white. These are the most popular white and off-white colors at Benjamin Moore. […]
Luxury Baths
Lauren Jacobsen Design applies extensive customization to today’s luxury bath, but I have narrowed it down to three main elements for a quick overview. We invest quality time in our primary bathrooms, and it is not surprising that the design of this room has become an essential part of a new build or remodel. A bath is […]
Garden Party Planning Tips for the Perfect Outdoor Event
Garden parties you remember are fun to plan and design. Themed parties with food, music, lighting, games, and dancing.
Why Hire A Designer?
Why Hire An Interior Designer? The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) published the results of a survey of homeowners who had hired and worked with an interior designer indicating: Nearly 9 out of 10 said their experience was “Highly Satisfactory.” Almost all revealed they would work with an interior designer again. 8 in 10 […]
Interior Design“Desert Days” Event in Scottsdale, Arizona
Last month I spent the day at the “Desert Days” event in Scottsdale, Arizona. An all-day event where the showrooms at the Scottsdale Design District host an open house for designers to see the new products for spring 2022. There are lots of presentations, good cheer and what I call “touch opportunities”. These trade events […]
Lauren Jacobsen Design Welcomes Spring
I am always studying design and products. I spend time venturing into the marketplace to see what is new and stimulate my creative senses. Doing so is more than just “product research,” it is fun and can also lift your mood. It was what inspired me to create the mood board you see above, in […]
The Supply Chain Revisited
THE SUPPLY CHAIN REVISITED The Effects To Interior Design And How I Plan to Work With Them I am sure you see it on the grocery store shelves, whole sections just empty. I know I am. Since before Thanksgiving, my favorite snack crackers at ANY grocery store have been MIA. Do I really need snack crackers? […]
Global Colour Influences 2022
Welcome to 2022 color influences and expressions This year, color palettes range from earthy, moody, and fantastical to honoring the past of post-modernism. The following colors represent a beautiful, wide variety of what I feel will result in many forms of self-expression for the home. I am loving them and hope you will too. Pantone […]
Creative Wallcoverings
Wallcoverings today are not like your grandparent’s wallpaper anymore. Today they are bolder and more expressive, and one of the most prominent statement mediums for the home. The latest trends offer much more than the typical patterns you might have viewed in the wallpaper books at the paint store. Frankly, wallpaper has been having a […]
Area Rugs
Area Rugs: Soft, Cozy, and Colorful. An area rug is the centerpiece of a room. It creates ambiance and adds a nice warmth while defining a conversation area. Creating an atmosphere. There are several things to consider when choosing to include a piece of woven art in your home. Area rugs are more than just […]
Craftsman and Artisan Sculpted Furnishings
Craftsman and Artisan Sculpted Furnishings Why they make a difference At LJID, we look for the best quality furnishings for our clients, and commissioning a handmade piece is a terrific experience. We start by sourcing the finest quality materials and construction for our given budget. This is the kind of collaborative experience that I look […]
The Modern Farmhouse
Repeat, repeat, and happily repeat again. This was the third consecutive home we were asked to design by our long-time client. I had to tease them a bit. As the family gets smaller with kids living their lives and off to college, their houses keep getting larger! This house had much more square footage than […]
NEW Hanging Artwork Is A Challenge. And An Art.
Hanging Artwork Is A Challenge. As a residential interior designer, I have installed many kinds of art for clients and hire the best installers to ensure that the work is done properly. Have you ever had the experience where you just completed a wall, you step back, and notice that one piece is 1/4″ […]
Long Lead Times
I can order vitamins from Amazon Prime and get them that day. Why does it take six months to order furniture? I think most of you get it. COVID has changed the world… forever. It has undoubtedly changed how things get done. For the home industry, it has had an enormous effect, so I thought I […]
5 Easy Ways To Add Color To Your Home
It was Sir Isaac Newton who, in 1666, discovered that when pure white light passes through a prism, it separates into all of the visible colors. He also found that each color is made up of a single wavelength and cannot be separated into other colors. Given the prevalence of color, the study of its […]
Creating An Interior That Stimulates The Senses
Last month we did a primer on the art and philosophy of Biophilic Design. A study unto itself that may have left you asking, what could I do in my house to evoke a similar, visceral response? Let’s look at a few creative ways to realize a ‘green’ space of your own. After a full […]
Biophilic Design; Integrating Greenery Into The Home For A Naturally Healthy Interior
Integrating Greenery Into The Home For A Naturally Healthy Interior. The garden—magnificent and restorative—is resplendent when incorporated into the home. The advantages are more than just aesthetic; they provide stress relief and wellness. In today’s new landscape, the home serves as many things; the workplace, school, a dining establishment, a gym, etc. It must, […]
PANTONE Color Of The Year 2021
A Marriage Of Color Revealed As Pantone’s “Color Of The Year” 2021 How two contrasting colors can create a dynamic union. “As people look for ways to fortify themselves with energy, clarity, and hope to overcome the continuing uncertainty, spirited and emboldening shades satisfy our quest for vitality.” PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE The […]
Let’s look at a few projects by Lauren Jacobsen Design
Let’s look at a few projects by Lauren Jacobsen Design Kitchen transformations are one of my favorite remodels because they change the lives of every homeowner, every day. Nothing feels better and makes as big of an impact. Nothing. Modern, Minimalist Design This was the before on a recent project with good “architectural bones” […]