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Designed to Stay

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Debbi DiMaggio

For every home we bring to market there is work to be done. It might simply be painting and staging, or it could be a number of things including painting and staging…… from replacing counter tops, refinishing hardwood floors, changing out hardware, updating lighting and landscaping the front, side and back garden. In this case I updated a home for our clients to stay with the intention that one day they would sell and wanted it to be ready for market but in the meantime they could enjoy. At the time our clients were living abroad in the Middle East, and knowing they would soon return to live in their home, I was very nervous they wouldn’t like it. But thankfully it all worked out and they loved it.

Designed to Stay

It was back in 2016 when I first started using gold fixtures. Choosing the counters and back splash was harder than it looks. My intern Max went to a number of stores all around the Bay Area to bring back samples in various sizes and color variations while I was in Mexico. Every day while I was away we had Facetime meetings. A self proclaimed control freak I had to see what was going on. When I am in town I go 3x a day to check on the workers and the progress. Thank you MAX!

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Details Make the Difference.

Long check lists and punch lists, a google share doc, costs and expenses, a timeline and options, so many options. This remodel took about 2 months, full time. We updated 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, refinished the hardwood floors, painted every room, cleaned out the basement ( painted the garage and basement ) and changed out every light fixture. In a single bathroom there are so many choices and sizing has to be just right. From choosing a single toilet… there are many to choose from.. I usually opt for TOTO. Light fixtures, mirrors, cabinet pulls, faucets, tile and flooring all have to be chosen. And what size and shape of the tile are you going to use. And is the floor tile in the bathroom going to be the same as the shower tile? Choices choices. My suggestion is to start with a very long list. Keep it in a Google Sheets, then start sourcing and saving on Pinterest. You can see my many ideas at www.pinterest.com/debbidimaggio — Happy Pinning!

Sources: Lighting Sources: West Elm, Lamps Plus, Home Depot. For other recommendations reach out DebbiDiMaggio@gmail.com 510.414.6777

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where do you find inspiration?

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Debbi DiMaggio

Inspiration is:

Watching an actor on stage. I’m in awe every time I watch a movie or see a play. It was opening night, the play, Distracted, at the Piedmont Center for the Arts and once again I was reminded of my eternally unanswered question – How do actors remember all of their lines and deliver them so seamlessly? Even more difficult I could only imagine, when the actor is required to play different characters in a single play, transforming themselves from one accent and attitude to another like the flip of a switch. To me that’s truly incredible. Almost like magic. [Read More..]

what’s hot in home design // inspired by fashion and art

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Debbi DiMaggio

Thank you to Michael Friedes Design for an inspiring presentation!

A quick recap of what I heard that day. Love it! As did our HIGHLAND PARTNERS agents.

What’s in Style:

The 70’s era has made its way back in home design today.

Hot Colors Now: Orange and Purple

Purple Purple Purple

Purple In Nature: Lavender

Pop of Purple In Fashion

Variations of Purple

Gray is the New Beige

The Look: Simple, Clean, Fresh

Highlights:

Eco Chic
Recover old pieces you inherited or purchased at a thrift shop or flea market Reclaim, refinish or distress oak wood furniture ( believe it or not , oak is back! )
Lots of Texture
Pop of color mixed with neutrals
Gray is the new beige
Hot colors – orange and purple
Hang Art, Gallery Style
Restoration Hardware
70’s Look and Style

Combine a recovered, re-purposed chair with a brightly colored, textured print in a room with neutral accents and wall color.

Start with your favorite color and print, as captured in the photograph below…..then repeat it in your favorite couch or chair.

Home Design Inspired by Fashion and Lifestyle

Texture on the Walls

Texture on a Sofa, Chair or Ottoman

Nail-heads or Tufted

Texture is

What’s Hot Now!

Texture

Fabulous Robin’s Egg Blue, Faux Leather Door Detailing with Nail-heads

Contrast

Black and White with Natural Floor Coverings

Pop of Color

Accessorize your space with colorful Flowers, Lamps or other Accessories

What’s Hip in Kitchen Design

It’s back and never seems to go out of style. (I love it and never tire of that look.)

Carrera marble counter-tops mixed with dark wood cabinets, glass back splash or subway tiles and polished chrome. …contrast of light and dark.

Color Meanings

Blue is a color we all need in our life. Paint your bedroom or office blue… read why.

Blue is serene and tranquil, the color of peace and contentment. Thanks to its calming effects, blue is the color choice for many hospital nurseries, and studies show that when sitting in a blue room, most people report feeling quiet and settled. If blue is your favorite color, you love harmony, are capable, reliable and sensitive and always make an effort to think of others. Blue is often the chosen color by one that is generally more conservative in nature. (Reprinted from Michael’s handout.)

Relax and Renew with Blue