Architecture and Design Archives

What is Contemporary Style?

by Lori | May 24, 2019 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Living, Interior Design Trends, Interior Designers, Materials, Uncategorized

If you are looking for something warmer than the edgy, clean lines of modern design, but tassels and trims aren’t quite your jam either then contemporary style might be for you! Most of our projects these days fall into the contemporary design category. We find our...

Notes on Camp in Fashion and Interior Design

by Lori | May 10, 2019 | Accesories, Architecture and Design, Blogs, Events, Free Interior Design Advice, interior design education, Interior Design Trends, Parties, Who's Who

Inspired by some of the wild red carpet looks at this year’s Met Gala, we thought we’d take a look at how “camp” and “campiness” has influenced fashion, interiors, and our own design work over the years. Perhaps you’ll find something to takeaway to liven up your own...

10 Ways to Make Your Home More Zen

by Lori | Apr 5, 2019 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Building, Green Living, Interior Design Trends, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms

Everyone is going zen for Spring! Designing a calming zen space is one of our favorite things to do. The principles of designing a zen space are always something we’re encouraging our clients to do because design, afterall, is about feeling happy and comfortable and...

Home Tour: Venice Beach Art House

by Lori | Mar 29, 2019 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Building, Green Living, Interior Design Trends, Kitchens, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms

We recently finished installing the Venice Beach Art House. We’re so excited to share this project with you and keep reliving the install because 1. You can’t beat the location of Venice Beach and 2. We had an absolute dream client. An artist herself, Jodi Pantuck,...

Style Evolution: How Interior Trends Shape Our Design Business

by Lori | Mar 15, 2019 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Building, Green Living, interior design education, Interior Design Trends, Interior Designers

We’re often asked about interior design trends. People wonder how our personal style has evolved overtime here at Lori Dennis Inc. What was popular when we first started out is different than what homeowners are wanting in their homes today. These influences come from...

Coastal Color Palettes with the Pantone Color of the Year Living Coral and Other Beach House Decor Tips

by Lori | Mar 7, 2019 | Accesories, Architecture and Design, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Building, Green Living, Interior Design Trends, Interior Designers, Lighting, Outdoor Living

The Pantone Color of the Year, Living Coral, naturally lends itself to coastal interiors. Pair it With Blue, Pair it With Seagrass Green, or Make it Monochrome with Living Coral for a Pretty Pink explosion. Starting with a two-tone color scheme in your coastal...