Green Living Archives

Skip the Carpet, Shop Sustainable Rugs Instead

by Lori | Oct 16, 2019 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Living, interior design education, Interior Design Trends, Uncategorized, Who's Who

As a rule, our firm doesn’t specify wall to wall carpeting for any of our projects – not only does it make your home look dated and less polished, it’s nearly impossible to get a carpeted room fully cleaned. So enter the obvious solution… area rugs: All of the...

Welcome to WestEdge Design Fair!

by Lori | Oct 11, 2019 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Events, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Building, Green Living, interior design education, Interior Design Trends, Interior Designers, Magazines, Press, Uncategorized, Who's Who

What is WestEdge Design Fair? Now in its 7th year, the WestEdge Design Fair is one of my favorite design events to attend and speak at. Not just because it takes place right here in Los Angeles, also because it features the most cutting edge modern design products and...

The Best Crystals for Every Room in Your Home

by Lori | Oct 4, 2019 | Accesories, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Gift Ideas, Green Building, Green Living, Materials

Whether displayed on their own, in a case or hanging pendulum, in place of fireplace logs (as we did for a recent client) or as a full-blown crystal grid (A fun DIY project whether you’re into crystals for the healing properties or merely the aesthetic), we love...

Lori Dennis and Lamps Plus Take New York City!

by Lori | Sep 28, 2019 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Events, Green Building, Green Living, Interior Design Trends, Public Speaking, Renovation Inspiration, Travel, Uncategorized, Who's Who

Lamps Plus Press Tour For the second year in a row, I packed my bags and headed to the big apple with my friends at Lamps Plus. Together we met with press from all the major shelter publications in NYC, like Architectural Digest, HGTV, and more and explored the...

7 High Vibe Home Improvement Projects

by Lori | Sep 20, 2019 | Accesories, Architecture and Design, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Building, Green Living, interior design education, Interior Design Trends, Interior Designers, Lighting, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms

These 7 high vibe home improvement projects we are talking about today, on the blog, are here to cultivate more zen and balance into your space. When you come home, you should feel refreshed and, well, at home! Declutter and Edit A simple thing you can do to raise...

7 Decorative Elements of Spanish Style Homes

by Lori | Sep 13, 2019 | Architecture and Design, Blogs, Free Interior Design Advice, Green Living, Interior Design Trends, Materials, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Rooms

Popular in Southern California, Spanish Style homes always have a connection to nature that we can’t get enough of! Today on the blog, we’re exploring some of our favorite decorative elements of SoCal Spanish style, along with a round up of some of our...