2020 Color of the Year
Sherwin Williams just announced the color of the year. Naval SW 6244 . I am really into blue lately. I love how it blends so well with wood tones and creates a casually but sophisticated tone in a room. Here...
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Buffalo Check Floors
Is anyone else as obsessed with buffalo check as we are? We are considering installing it in our Alhambra Valley Laundry Room. The material itself can be significantly cheaper than other mosaic tiles and with a little more effort in...
Build an ADU on your property- design guide
What is an ADU? ADU stands for Accessory Dwelling Unit. This is a secondary housing unit much like the term "granny unit". ADU's are independent living space, an ADU is self-contained, with its own kitchen or kitchenette, bathroom and sleeping...
Pleasant Hill Kitchen Remodel
Clients hired us in the middle of a renovation to help them layout and design their new kitchen. They wanted a space for their kids to have snacks after school as well as a more efficient work space. We worked...
Mendez House Suite 3
The basement level (at street level) was a new addition to the Mendez House. The Mendez House is new to the Napa B & B rental scene consisting of 3 rent-able units and an in-keepers suite. The style for this...
Kids Bathroom Refresh
Looking for a quick way to do a bathroom refresh? Try repainting your existing bath vanity. We had these stock cabinets painted, added a new quartz vanity top with new hammered metal sinks and brushed nickel faucets. Clients were on...
Sonoma Barn Remodel
Granny Units are no longer just for Granny. Many clients are looking at ways to use their property to provide additional income. Many are converting garages or sheds to Granny units, also known as an Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU....
DIY Magnetic Chalkboard
As a mother of 2 kids, having a place for the kids to play in the kitchen was very important to our Napa Water Tower client. One of her kid-friendly kitchen requests was to incorporate a chalk board or dry...
Napa Waterfront Exterior Design
JLM Design created a comprehensive exterior and interior design plan for the remodel of this 1800 SF river front home in Napa. The clients wanted a contemporary design that reflected a farmhouse style. The house was completely reroofed due to...
Watertower Home Exterior Design
We design the interior and exterior of the craftsman style remodel. House was originally stucco. All stucco was removed and replaced with Hardi plank lap siding to match the 600 SF addition we designed to look like an modern version...
