In conjunction with KBIS in Las Vegas next week, January 21-23, the International Builders Show (IBS) will also be taking place. I attended KBIS last year and crossed over to IBS checking out all the many suppliers for the home building industry. It’s fascinating to learn about new products and see all the many materials available to the industry. One company I am looking forward to visiting at IBS is the supplier Door Stud, which is a door installation tool that revolutionizes how builders install pre-hung or slab doors.

A range of products are available which includes the standard at just $249.99 and a commercial grade door installation tool for heavier doors. A quick door installation kit is also available to expedite the door hanging process for professional builders, which allows for hanging doors five times faster.

For the DIY, the Door Stud features some instructional info and tips on their blog and for more product info visit their Instagram here.

Understanding door types is extremely important too for installation, everything from interior to exterior doors, to pre-hung and slab doors. I know I’ve had my fair share of door installation problems in past projects - especially in older homes - so a product like the Door Stud offers assistance for the variety of door types in project installation.

Looking forward to visiting Door Stud this coming week at the International Builders Show. They will be in booth number if you are attending and would like to learn more about the product.

Happy New Year! To start the new year off, I am offering a year of design services offers. Check out what each month for the next twelve months has in store...

January: A complete room design via online design. More details here. Regular price $500, this monthly only $300!

February: An interior designer consultation, locally or online. Normally, $100/hr. This month just $75/hr.

March: Design Layouts, 2 for 1! Normally, $100. For the month of March, 2 layout options for $75.

April: Window treatment consultations & selections. A two hour meeting review for $150, normally $200.

May: A color consultation for paint color selections. Normally, $150. For the month of May, $100.

June: A flat rate complete kitchen design remodel package. Normally, $1500. Now $1100! More details here.

July: A flat rate complete bathroom design remodel package. Normally, $1000. Summer special, $750! More details here.

August: Moving Day Services, all the details here. Usually, $750. For this month $600.

September: Subscription design services, 10 hours normally $1000. This month get 10 hours for $700.

October: Subscription design services, 5 hours for $350, normally $500.

December: Give the gift of design! A 1 Hour Interior Design Consultation. More details here. $25 off $100.

Last year I had the opportunity to visit my first Idea House and was excited when Lamps Plus invited me for this year’s 2019 Sunset Magazine Idea House. The stunning contemporary home is located in Santa Monica with rooftop views of the Pacific Ocean. It was once a dated bungalow and the owner spent three years in the design process and another three years in construction.

In the entry foyer, hangs a dramatic chandelier from Lamps Plus.

Custom cabinets by Barber Builders and wood flooring from Boen.

Unique counter stools from Waka Waka.

The upstairs master bedroom and very cool table lamps from Lamps Plus!

The master bedroom with its hillside views and lots of natural light.

The spacious master bedroom closet with closets by The Container Store.

The master bath with finishes from Arizona Tile and bath fittings by Moen.

A fun guest bedroom and bedside Lamps Plus lamps.

A contemporary and stylish guest bathroom just off the upstairs hallway.

I loved the office / study with furnishings by Amsterdam Modern (daybed), Croft House (chair), and Martin + Brockett (coffee table).

Loving that chair!

The office built-in desk and cabinets with attention paid to detail - enough room for The Shade Store draperies to hang.

Oh the views! From the expansive rooftop deck with clear views out to Malibu and the Pacific Ocean.

A functional outdoor kitchen and long dining table makes this rooftop the ideal spot for entertaining!

This past week I had the opportunity to check out Rewire Gallery on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles when I stopped by for a special event with friends.

The event featured the lighting design collection Tekio by designer Anthony Dickens.

The lighting display at Rewire Gallery.

More unique collections of floor lamps, table lamps, pendants, and sconces.

The mid century modern architecture at where Rewire Gallery is located at the eastern edge of Melrose Avenue.

There are many options for designing closets and closet door styles. Recently, I helped a client revamp their existing bedroom closet and one of the challenges was coming up with alternatives for the closet doors that were not a standard flat panel white closet door as well as a look to work with the existing bedroom (which we’d worked on prior); the closet redesign came after.

A variety of closet designs and door style concepts.

To help convey ideas & directions for the project, I put together these concept boards for my client for feedback. They opted to go with a wood stain door frame inset with mirrors. The wood finish ties in with bedroom furnishings they just had refinished and the mirrors are practical as full length mirrors. An added bonus is that the closet runs along a narrow hallway and as they say, mirrors help give the appearance of more spaciousness.

Ornate detailed doors. Image via here on Pinterest.

These shutter style slat doors are something unique.

If you’re looking for something fun and graphic, could always wallpaper too!

Need ideas on how to merge existing furniture with new? Want help with accessory & furniture selections? Paint color choices? Get a complete room design for just $500 with e-decorating. Email your room dimensions along with pictures of the room & any existing furniture you want to incorporate and receive a complete room design which will consist of:

• a furniture floor plan layout (two options)
• furnishing selections (artwork, accessories, area rugs, furniture, & lighting)
• paint color swatches
• & a list of resources - all within your budget, which you can implement and purchase as your time & budget allow

Can be purchased as a gift too. Multiple rooms may be purchased and there is no expiration date, can use whenever you’d like.

Please email for more info, questions, or to forward pics and measurements: JSInteriorDes@aol.com. Payable via Venmo: @Jill-Seidner

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I recently completed a fast track project for a past client from a few years back. My client Theresa of Opus Music School was looking to expand her existing space to create a group teaching music room. In the process, the existing reception and waiting areas would be less than half the space of what it was before. The challenge was to create a space that looked new and exciting, yet accommodated all the areas she had before, which we had designed just a few years ago.

The new furniture floor plan includes seating and counter workspace for the music school kids to work at.

We custom designed, built, and installed a floating counter with stools and sconces as a work space.

The new waiting area includes seating and poufs for the kids.

Still in progress, but the colorful backdrop wall will have signage and be a fun selfie wall too!

We included a mix of existing furnishings paired with new pieces too.

Happy to be featured as one of the 84 Top Interior Designers in an article from QS Supplies Co UK on designers take for “Colour Of The Year 2019”. Read the full post here.

This past week I attended an event at Twentieth here in Los Angeles. It was for the release of the six meter Surface Table by Established & Sons, a UK based furniture company. I hadn’t been to the showroom in quite some time and so it was fun to have a look around - so many interesting and inspiring pieces! (We got a little exclusive back room tour too, shhhh don’t tell!)

A teak console stained in smoky black by designer Videre Licet.

Large pendants hang over this funky sofa in the window display at Twentieth.

A large brass screen floats across the showroom floor.

This sparkly chandelier is stunning in person.

A cool chair flanked by pedestal tables.

By the same designer of the console above, Smoked Ramiform is sculpted from a massive piece of teak.

Stunning hanging chandeliers.

Well, I learned the top of these tables are made from the skin of manta rays.

I am super excited to be heading to Las Vegas next month for KBIS, as a part of the Designhounds group with Modenus. CaesarStone is one of our participating sponsors and I’ve long used the quartz countertop surfaces for many of my interior design projects. One of their latest products is a concrete look, which I happened to learn about a year ago while talking to one of the reps at a design event in Los Angeles. I haven’t yet used this latest collection in a project but it’s been on my radar and I hope to soon! Check out some of these great colors for a concrete look!

Topus Concrete

Airy Concrete

See you soon, KBIS!