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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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” […]
We’ve All Heard Of Minimalism, But What Is Maximalism In Interior Design?
We’ve All Heard Of Minimalism, But What Is Maximalism In Interior Design? Basically, you could say it is the exact opposite. In interior design, maximalism design stems from the mindset of “more is better,” creating rooms that are often punctuated with bright colors, numerous patterns, textures, and a sense of luxury. The antithesis of minimalism, […]
Chinoiserie In History And In Our Homes Today
Chinoiserie In History And In Our Homes Today Porcelain is a ceramic made of a fine clay called kaolin. When mixed with other materials and fired at high temperatures, kaolin produces a hard and durable ceramic. The Chinese began the development of porcelain towards the end of the Han dynasty (25-222 B.C.). Our continued use […]
My Favorite Decor Finds For 2018
My Favorite Decor Finds For 2018 Whether you celebrate for religious reasons or as tradition, the Holiday season is truly a special time of year. It is time to celebrate the season and enjoy the spirit of it all, even those ugly sweaters. Well, maybe not the sweaters. With all the holiday decorating I have been doing […]
Blue And White!
I LOVE THIS COMBINATION. It is one of my favorite color palettes and perfect for summer. It is versatile, pairs beautifully with an array of other colors, and is gorgeous when muted. It can also be incorporated into different styles, from traditional, to modern, to eclectic. In some studies, the psychology of the color blue […]
Interior Design Trends for 2018. What’s in, and now out.
Interior Design Trends – 2018. What’s in, and now out. As an Interior Designer, I have my own design conceit—and I do not follow trends. I may incorporate things I like and see into my own vocabulary. With that in mind, I put together a quick list of what has been done and what to look foward to […]
PAISLEY – Interiors, Fashion and Fun
X I am enjoying the resurgence of paisley in interior design today. Not only because of the points I touched upon in our June Newsletter but, because the work designers and artisans are creating today offer so many different resources for extending the use of the pattern, such as reversing and mixing them with contemporary styles […]
GREENERY – Pantone’s Nature-Inspired Choice for Color of the Year
Greenery, is meant to capture the hope and transformation yearned for each Spring. In this post, I would like to add some of the colors Pantone pairs with their bright and vibrant hue. One of the best things Pantone offers are more palettes from which to pull from when designing around their choice. I have […]
A Salute To The Independent Spirit
I’d like to stir up your creative juices by sharing a few things that spark mine. When something catches my eye, I find it exciting and motivating. From the avant-garde to the conventional, one of the best parts of my job is experiencing the work of others. In previous months, we have looked at things in […]