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Having an office at home can be a great advantage, whether you are self-employed or have a flexible work schedule, should your work allow that freedom. A home office offers convenience but at the same rate, many need an organized work area free of distractions. If you happen to be co-working with a partner, you might need additional space as well. In regard to our current stay at home situation, many are having to convert areas to adjust for working in their own homes. With that comes wanting a presentable space, especially for all those potential video conferences! It’s one thing that we have look presentable and yet another that the background looks good! Of course, as an interior designer I’m always here to help whether it’s a full home office redesign, a bit of styling recommendations, or helping you create a little nook of a space to be able to comfortably work at. Here’s a bit of inspiration for all of the above!
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For those working together or having to share office space, a wide desk in a spare room provides side by side seating.
For those working together or having to share office space, a wide desk in a spare room provides side by side seating.
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If you live in a small space but want to designate an area of a room as your work space, consider defining it by pairing an accent wall or something fun like stripes as a focal point.
If you live in a small space but want to designate an area of a room as your work space, consider defining it by pairing an accent wall or something fun like stripes as a focal point.
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Even a little nook with a writing desk just large enough for a tablet or laptop is a great space saver of a work spot.
Even a little nook with a writing desk just large enough for a tablet or laptop is a great space saver of a work spot.
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If you anticipate interacting with others at your desk, a pair of colorful accent chairs allows for collaboration.
If you anticipate interacting with others at your desk, a pair of colorful accent chairs allows for collaboration.
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Floating a desk out from the wall with a door or window backdrop streams in natural light and air.
Floating a desk out from the wall with a door or window backdrop streams in natural light and air.
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A long narrow desk allows for two pull up chairs. This one works great in a narrow room or wide hallway.
A long narrow desk allows for two pull up chairs. This one works great in a narrow room or wide hallway.
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A DIY option might be a long wood surface top to create a side by side work station, possibly even carved out of a nook area off the dining or kitchen areas.
A DIY option might be a long wood surface top to create a side by side work station, possibly even carved out of a nook area off the dining or kitchen areas.
For the smallest of spaces, even just a stool at counter height makes for work spot with open shelving above creating the smallest workable area ever but can be created out of a niche area.
Adding value to your home
Any type of home design is going to add value to your home, so when you’re thinking of adapting the office space, you must remember that you are adding to its price tag. Whether it’s upgrading your garage, attic or a spare room, a home office is an attractive quality for a home. When We Buy Houses, we look for all these types of things. We look at how this will sell our homes. Many more of us are working from home, so there has never been a better time to design something incredible. We have inspired you to make something magical out of the smallest spaces and have offered valuable tips about interior design including the importance of ergonomic design, for your chairs and desk space. It’s important to look at the floor and the maintenance behind each room - does it need a lot of frequent cleaning? The way in which you decorate your space will also add or take away from your inspiration so be sure to look as deeply as possible when making those decisions. Your choice of interior design for all rooms is going to ultimately sell your home and be your selling point. Perhaps your new inspired office space would indeed be your unique selling point for your home if and when the time comes. Inspire yourself, and others around you. Your friends and family will undoubtedly be inspired also by your new space; the shades and patterns you use as well as the impeccable textures! Are you ready to shine?
Adding value to your home
Any type of home design is going to add value to your home, so when you’re thinking of adapting the office space, you must remember that you are adding to its price tag. Whether it’s upgrading your garage, attic or a spare room, a home office is an attractive quality for a home. When We Buy Houses, we look for all these types of things. We look at how this will sell our homes. Many more of us are working from home, so there has never been a better time to design something incredible. We have inspired you to make something magical out of the smallest spaces and have offered valuable tips about interior design including the importance of ergonomic design, for your chairs and desk space. It’s important to look at the floor and the maintenance behind each room - does it need a lot of frequent cleaning? The way in which you decorate your space will also add or take away from your inspiration so be sure to look as deeply as possible when making those decisions. Your choice of interior design for all rooms is going to ultimately sell your home and be your selling point. Perhaps your new inspired office space would indeed be your unique selling point for your home if and when the time comes. Inspire yourself, and others around you. Your friends and family will undoubtedly be inspired also by your new space; the shades and patterns you use as well as the impeccable textures! Are you ready to shine?
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Looking presentable, a well styled desk and concealed storage above. Adding a bit of greenery livens up the space too.
Looking presentable, a well styled desk and concealed storage above. Adding a bit of greenery livens up the space too.
If you’re in need of design help for your own home office or work space, I offer a flat rate home office design package for $375 per room. More details here.
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Looking to improve your home office space and / or make it more presentable for virtual meetings? Offering a flat rate home office design for any areas of your home that need to be transitioned to a comfortable and conducive work space.
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:
Flat rate home office design package special for just $375.
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
Flat rate home office design package special for just $375.
Please email for more info: JSInteriorDes@aol.com
Payable via Venmo @jillseidnerinteriordesign (link below).
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Book a design consultation for any of your interior design needs online or on-site!
Can help with:
Paint color selections for interior or exterior.
Remodeling feedback on design direction, layout, colors, finishes, materials, etc.
Room design functionality, layout, ideas, concept, direction, sources.
Staging ideas for home resale or new home buyer feedback / moving in help.
For home, office, retail, and any other design advice you are looking for.
Available for on-site meetings in the LA/OC areas and online for anyone, anywhere (by forwarding photos of rooms or space needing help with. Design ideas and direction will be provided in written feedback with ideas, concepts, links, color selections, solutions, etc.)
Design consultations are $100/hr - no minimum, can be purchased in one hour increments.
Can also be purchased as a gift with no expiration.
Please email with any questions: JSInteriorDes@aol.com
Payable via Venmo @jillseidnerinteriordesign (link below).
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I recently discovered the online shopping site of Studio Pennylane and love the concept behind it: an offering of Jewelry, Candles, Glassware, & Paper Goods that promote gratitude, hope, and well being.
Why the penny?
We say, “Every time you see a penny think of something you’re grateful for”. A simple penny becomes a sign to choose our thoughts consciously.
For some finding a penny is "lucky." For others it's an affirmation of abundance. Many of us have stumbled on that "penny from heaven" that provided comfort and direction just when we needed it most.
Regardless of what resonates, pennies have stories and our company was birthed from one.
The simple fact is when we focus on things that energize us, empower us, or create harmony in our hearts, our world changes.
When we spot a Penny on the ground, in that moment lives both Gratitude and Mindfulness. We see the penny, it has our attention, and we are Grateful that the Penny has come to us.
We smile.
When we feel good it affects our actions and behaviors and that generates a ripple effect of goodness out into the world.
Studio Pennylane’s Mission:
Change your thoughts, change the world, one penny at a time.
Vision:
Studio Penny Lane was created to promote a global educational movement fostering Mindful Awareness for children. The goal is to positively reset the direction of how we teach our children by eliminating patterns of negativity, fear, and helplessness, and to replace them with the tools to love without condition, dream courageously, and recognize and nurture each child’s true gifts. Their intention is to empower youth to create positive change in their own lives and ultimately their families, schools, communities, and the world.
Why the penny?
We say, “Every time you see a penny think of something you’re grateful for”. A simple penny becomes a sign to choose our thoughts consciously.
For some finding a penny is "lucky." For others it's an affirmation of abundance. Many of us have stumbled on that "penny from heaven" that provided comfort and direction just when we needed it most.
Regardless of what resonates, pennies have stories and our company was birthed from one.
The simple fact is when we focus on things that energize us, empower us, or create harmony in our hearts, our world changes.
When we spot a Penny on the ground, in that moment lives both Gratitude and Mindfulness. We see the penny, it has our attention, and we are Grateful that the Penny has come to us.
We smile.
When we feel good it affects our actions and behaviors and that generates a ripple effect of goodness out into the world.
Studio Pennylane’s Mission:
Change your thoughts, change the world, one penny at a time.
Vision:
Studio Penny Lane was created to promote a global educational movement fostering Mindful Awareness for children. The goal is to positively reset the direction of how we teach our children by eliminating patterns of negativity, fear, and helplessness, and to replace them with the tools to love without condition, dream courageously, and recognize and nurture each child’s true gifts. Their intention is to empower youth to create positive change in their own lives and ultimately their families, schools, communities, and the world.
A sampling of some of the great gift giving products Studio Pennylane has to offer:
The Apothecary Jars collection: Pennies From Heaven Apothecary Clear with Gold print
Kraft Cards Collection: Trust the process card on Kraft
Candles: Be Brave…it takes courage to change and follow your dreams 3 oz. Lavender Scent
For more shopping and great gift giving finds, visit the full site at: https://studiopennylane.org/
Follow on Instagram: @StudioPennylane
Follow on Instagram: @StudioPennylane
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With Spring / Summer around the corner, comes home renovations conducive to optimizing your outdoor or exterior designs. A product that architects, designers, and contractors use for pool covers, pergolas, carports, and awnings is: Azenco International.
Azenco imagines, designs and manufactures a range of high-quality outdoor and pool cover systems. With unique designs and recognized knowledge, Azenco constantly improves the technicality of the pool covers, bioclimatic pergolas, carports and awnings. The company innovates by developing patents each year to bring new contemporary outdoor designs, exclusive options and more safety to any outdoor living space. From inground pool automatic solar covers or pool decks to modular pergolas, Azenco’s products are fully adjustable and fits all types of spaces. Additionally, the outdoor layout specialist innovative outdoor solutions are wind-resistant and don’t rust.
Azenco imagines, designs and manufactures a range of high-quality outdoor and pool cover systems. With unique designs and recognized knowledge, Azenco constantly improves the technicality of the pool covers, bioclimatic pergolas, carports and awnings. The company innovates by developing patents each year to bring new contemporary outdoor designs, exclusive options and more safety to any outdoor living space. From inground pool automatic solar covers or pool decks to modular pergolas, Azenco’s products are fully adjustable and fits all types of spaces. Additionally, the outdoor layout specialist innovative outdoor solutions are wind-resistant and don’t rust.
Created in 2011, Azenco Groupe became fastly one the main company providing pool enclosures, slatted covers and outdoor layouts in Europe and in the United States.
With its unique design and its recognize knowledge, Azenco develops every year new patented with new finishing touches, contemporary designs and exclusives options to bring more pleasure, comfort, and security to your outdoor space.
With its unique design and its recognize knowledge, Azenco develops every year new patented with new finishing touches, contemporary designs and exclusives options to bring more pleasure, comfort, and security to your outdoor space.
The R-Shade pergola fits any outdoor space and suits all styles of architecture: modern, contemporary or classic. R-Shade protects from the sun, the rain or the snow. The insulated sandwich panels regulate the outside temperature. R-Shade is also waterproof and wind-resistant.
The R-Blade pergola protects from the sun in summer and allows the light and heat to penetrate in winter. R-Blade can be equipped with an automated solution allowing better climate management with a sensor system: rain sensor for automatic closing, wind sensor for automatic opening in case of strong wind and temperature sensor integrated into the Automatic opening in case of snow or frost conditions.
Additionally, some of the key benefits are that the R-Blade is fully modular, made of high-quality materials, and has automatic climate control. Options include: infrared heating system, wind and/or rain sensors for automatic closing, LED rail climate control.
Azenco aLOS obtains new patents every year and some of the unique features offered are:
1. No visible hardware.
2. No apparent gutters (located into the posts for better evacuation).
3. Fully adjustable to any outdoor space.
4. Twin-wall louvers for the R-BLADE (unique in the market) for better sealing, resistance, and longevity.
Additionally, some of the key benefits are that the R-Blade is fully modular, made of high-quality materials, and has automatic climate control. Options include: infrared heating system, wind and/or rain sensors for automatic closing, LED rail climate control.
Azenco aLOS obtains new patents every year and some of the unique features offered are:
1. No visible hardware.
2. No apparent gutters (located into the posts for better evacuation).
3. Fully adjustable to any outdoor space.
4. Twin-wall louvers for the R-BLADE (unique in the market) for better sealing, resistance, and longevity.
Azenco’s carports are ideal for parking your car outside your home, in your garden, or driveway. The carport is made of a thermolacquered aluminum structure certified Qualicoat Qualimarine with slabs treated of alveolar polycarbonate Anti-UV double face. The carports are also ideal for multiple vehicles.
Pooldeck is a clever solution that transforms your pool cover into a deck or patio with its discreet and contemporary design. It’s a 3 in 1 solution that fits most pool sizes. Options include an internal motor, gray or black colors, & a Qualicoat aluminum structure guaranteed for ten years. The benefits provide effective thermal protection, variety of configurations, space optimization, & a solar powered motor.
Neo is a telescope pool enclosure consisting of nestled panels of different widths that fit into each other. This allows for you to uncover your pool as you wish, either module by module or entirely.
The shapes of the telescopic pool enclosure are made of aluminum thermocoated Qualicoat QualiMarine label and the plates are made of 8 mm alveolar polycarbonate treated double-side anti-UV for the roof and transparent polycarbonate 4mm on the sides. The profiles have also a ventilation canal which limits and evacuates the condensation of the polycarbonate plates. The EPDM seals between the profiles and the plates ensure an excellent water tightness.
The shapes of the telescopic pool enclosure are made of aluminum thermocoated Qualicoat QualiMarine label and the plates are made of 8 mm alveolar polycarbonate treated double-side anti-UV for the roof and transparent polycarbonate 4mm on the sides. The profiles have also a ventilation canal which limits and evacuates the condensation of the polycarbonate plates. The EPDM seals between the profiles and the plates ensure an excellent water tightness.
R-Design is a “bubble for your pool”. The pool enclosure is ideal for making your pool a pool yiu can use year round, essentially an indoor pool that can still be open to your garden or backyard.
A true living room, the Azenco’s high pool enclosure brings a real added value to your house and your garden. Offering a wide space enough to circulate around the pool, you can arrange it as you wish (shower area, relaxation area, garden garden furniture, etc.)
A true living room, the Azenco’s high pool enclosure brings a real added value to your house and your garden. Offering a wide space enough to circulate around the pool, you can arrange it as you wish (shower area, relaxation area, garden garden furniture, etc.)
For more info and products, please visit Azenco on the following links:
https://azenco-outdoor.com/ Instagram: @azencous https://www.instagram.com/azencous/
FB: @azenco.us https://www.facebook.com/azenco.us/
LinkedIn: Azenco international https://www.linkedin.com/company/azenco-international/
https://azenco-outdoor.com/ Instagram: @azencous https://www.instagram.com/azencous/
FB: @azenco.us https://www.facebook.com/azenco.us/
LinkedIn: Azenco international https://www.linkedin.com/company/azenco-international/
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Last month I attended the annual Heimtextil trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. Heimtextil is the largest show for home and contract textiles and takes place at the third largest convention center in the world. Messe Frankfurt are the organizers of the show and are responsible for over 150 trade shows that take place in the city of Frankfurt yearly. Another major home design show of consumer goods, Ambiente, also took place this past week. Frankfurt just so happens to host two major design shows at the start of each year! My trip last month included a brief visit to this industrial city, along with three days attending the trade fair, and also a very special celebration of the fair’s 50th anniversary. The major focus for this years show was on the ever important topic: sustainability.
The trend space area of the fair also addressed five major trends (which I also posted about here), they include:
- Maximum Glam
- Pure Spiritual
- Active Urban
- Heritage Luxe
- Multi-Lucas
We were provided with an overview, for each of the trends outlined above, as part of our tour of the trend space on display at Heimtextil.
The luxe fabric trends on display.
Lots of vibrant color seen for trends!
Color and earthy, “local” pattern.
Texture and faux textiles.
Color and richness.
Shiny and glam seen in both fabrics and wall-coverings.
The bold colors of “Active Urban”.
Cool high performance fabric of the Active Urban display at the trend space.
The trend space display was well organized and a highlight of the show. It encompassed trends and what is on the forefront of design in addition to being as very well designed space to engage visitors of the fair.
Beyond the trend space, the convention halls are categorized into various sections including art, wallpaper, thematic regions for fabrics, contract fabrics, and window coverings. It’s an extensive show with much to see. During my visit, I took to the wallcovering section of the show. Above are glittery wallpapers in a range of fun colors on display.
Across the board, from fabrics to wallpaper, there was a lot of pattern of all varieties - like this from Design ID.
Loved the vignette - and again, patterned wallpaper - seen in the Graham and Brown display.
There were so many pretty papers at the Ted Baker booth - I really loved them all and are a new favorite!
Another very pretty wallpaper from Ted Baker.
Art Deco seems to be having a resurgence, now that we are in the 20’s again! I happen to love it! It’s one of my favorite eras in terms of architecture and design - so I was very happy to see this “Deco Gatsby” wallpaper by Ted Baker.
I also came across these textured fine Belgian wallcoverings and thought they were quite interesting.
The topic of green and sustainability were also seen in the booth displays.
While color and pattern were popular trends to see, classics and soft colors still remain. These fabrics from Bartolini Home exude luxurious to me.
More from Bartolini Home.
I was really impressed with the quality and feel of their fabrics.
I also discovered a new (for me) company from Spain, Castilla Textil - that I really loved! Their booth was full of lots of fun, and often, playful and cute patterns.
Pattern and a graphic mix on display.
They also carry a tablecloth collection.
A themed Cuba series from Castilla Textil.
Among the many exhibitor halls of Heimtextil. The show is truly the largest textile show with so much more to see than I’ve included here.
Thank you to Messe Frankfurt and Gita PR for hosting us in Frankfurt.
Thank you to Messe Frankfurt and Gita PR for hosting us in Frankfurt.
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A beautiful evening with the most magnificent views: that’s exactly what a visit to the iconic Stahl House with Design Within Reach and Pommery Champagne included. Last week I was fortunate to visit the landmark Case Study House 22 by architect Pierre Koenig. Design Within Reach hosted an event with Pommery Champagne featuring furniture designs made entirely of champagne bottle materials (cork, foil, cage, labels, etc). It was amazing to see the designs - which included replicas of some well known furniture designs and the winners were announced during the event as well!
The entrance of the landmark Case Study House greets you with its expansive city views and a pool. Design Within Reach supplied the outdoor lounge furnishings.
The house is furnished with cool mid-century modern furnishings from Design Within Reach. While public tours are available to visit the home, private events are currently exclusive to DWR.
The living room with its floor to ceiling glass enclosure and beyond is the corner spot of one of famed photographer Julius Shulman most well known photographs (taken from a different angle from the exterior).
As the sun was setting, we got to witness the ever changing views from the property.
And enjoy food and champagne from Pommery Champagne - with clear skies and a beautiful sunset.
All the miniature chair designs were on display to preview before the winners were announced. It was amazing to see the creativity involved - making furniture from champagne bottle materials!
A close up of some of the innovative designs.
Thank you to Design Within Reach, Pommery Champagne, and the family of the Stahl House for generously hosting us.
{*All images are personal photos taken.}
{*All images are personal photos taken.}
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I’ve always had a love for contemporary abstract art and often specify for clients, whether their homes are modern or transitional. It just seems to be a medium that ties in so well with a variety of styles adding color and vibrancy.
Recently, I was introduced to the work of artist Anne B. Schwartz. Anne is a Los Angeles based painter whose abstractionist painterly imagination remains grounded in the world of places and things.
Ricordi d’Italia:
Recently, I was introduced to the work of artist Anne B. Schwartz. Anne is a Los Angeles based painter whose abstractionist painterly imagination remains grounded in the world of places and things.
Ricordi d’Italia:
The collection Ricordi d'Italia, merges her explorations of the mellifluous properties of color, light, and surface with direct inspiration drawn from travels to Italy.
Crystal Aura:
Crystal Aura:
The Crystal Aura series are an opalescent mixed media paintings created with countless layers of acrylic saturated with mica, interference pigment, natural minerals that glisten like geodes, and bounce light across their auric topographies.
Shapes:
Shapes:
Shapes, Schwartz's newest paintings, are simpler sculptured shapes derived from memories of her career designing jewelry.
Burst:
Burst:
The Burst collection, is an intimate selection of works from Ricordi d'Italia enlarged into wholly new paintings, compositions with exotic rhythms that are deeply influenced by Schwartz’s studies of Asian Sumi-e ink painting.
Anne welcomes inquiries and collaborations with designers, collectors, and galleries.
If you’re interested in purchasing any of the artwork seen here or on the artist’s website here, please contact her directly here.
(*Please note the inventory of available paintings fluctuates. If these specific pieces are not available they can be custom made. Please inquire for more info.)
Anne welcomes inquiries and collaborations with designers, collectors, and galleries.
If you’re interested in purchasing any of the artwork seen here or on the artist’s website here, please contact her directly here.
(*Please note the inventory of available paintings fluctuates. If these specific pieces are not available they can be custom made. Please inquire for more info.)
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Ending soon! Complete room design via online design for just $300!
Complete Flat Rate Room Design via Online Design for anyone, anywhere.
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 $300 (normally $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: @jillseidnerinteriordesign
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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.
The Door Stud cuts typical installation labor time in half. The Door Stud is a steel constructed design with a single action clamp and soft-grip handles. This durable tool simplifies the install of 1-3/8-in. and 1-3/4- in. pre-hung or slab doors. With the Door Stud, the installer handles a door once. It is vertically adjustable; holding the door upright and leveling the door in three directions for preparation of installation. The Door Stud enables the installer to conduct a single person, hands-free installation by mobilizing the door and preventing it from resting against the interior walls of the home; thus preventing damage to the wall, the door and the installer. Once the door installation is complete, the Door Stud is removed from the bottom edge of the door, ready to be used on the next job.
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.
They have 2 main products for your door installation needs (sold in pairs):
They have 2 main products for your door installation needs (sold in pairs):
- Standard/Residential 1-3/8” to 1-3/4”
- Heavy/Commercial 1-3/4” to 2-1/4”
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 SU3816 if you are attending and would like to learn more about the product.
