January 31st, 2010 by jennifermyers
Bookcase and accessories in a client's home
Jan Smith, senior designer at LRM Interior Design, talks about the company’s talent for accessorizing those often-missed areas of the home, like a hallway or niche. Many times, it’s an area that the homeowner can’t seem to find anything to fill or fit the odd space.
The LRM Interior Design team has several sources to tap when we’re looking for those special and unique pieces that make the space complete. Some sources are local to Orange County, but many times LRMID’s designers need to access companies from other states or even countries for that perfect item.
Balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis and unity are the design principles that LRMID uses when accessorizing. The end result should always look like every item was meant to be there. Or—even better—it looks like the pieces were made specially for that space.
LRM Interior Design can transform those dull, forgotten or ignored areas into areas that shine, full of interest and wonder.
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January 18th, 2010 by jennifermyers
LRM Interior Design Featured in House Beautiful Magazine
Between ASID Design Awards and being named as one of the top designers to watch in 2010, it was time for LRM Interior Design to launch a Press page on their website.
Over the last three months, Lisa McDennon and LRM Interior Design have been showcased in three publications. The first was in Orange County’s premier magazine, Orange Coast magazine, after she was the only entrant to win two ASID 2009 Design Awards in September.
The second, and potentially most exciting, was House Beautiful’s first issue of 2010, announcing their top 20 interior designers to watch across the country.
Thirdly, Victorian Homes Magazine interviewed Lisa as an expert in her field, asking for her recommendations on the best door hardware for an authentic or vintage look in a home.
Continue to check back on the Press page for new media coverage of Lisa McDennon and LRM Interior Design—there’s more in the pipeline…
Tags: ASID 2009 Design Awards, ASID OC, expert in interior design, House beautif, House Beautiful, Lisa McDennon, LRM Interior Design, orange, Orange Coast Magazine, Orange County, Orange County's top designer, the best door hardware, Top 20 designers, top interior designers, Victorian Homes magazine, vintage look
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January 15th, 2010 by lisa
The finished table at the client's home
After attending the Christofle event on etiquette, a LRM Interior Design client asked Lisa if she was interested in a new project.
“He said that the event at Christofle was very timely, as he would be entertaining a special guest at his home, and wanted to host a few parties. He’s a bachelor, and confessed that he had nothing appropriate to serve dinner with or on,” Lisa remembers. “He owned some casualware, but wanted to create the right atmosphere with new silverware, glassware, china, and linens.”
Even with less than two weeks to the party date, Lisa wasn’t worried, just excited at this fantastic project. After going to the house to assess what the client had—which was practically nothing—Lisa and senior designer Jan Smith were on a mission, gallivanting around Orange County to find the best tableware and accessories to go with his home.
“It wasn’t just “shopping,” explains Lisa. “We completely designed the table around the client’s décor, and even took fabric swatches with us.” (read the rest of this post…)
Tags: a beautiful table, artwork installation, bachelor party, candleholders, casualware, chaise longue, champagne flutes, china, Christofle, Christofle napkin holders, Christofle silverware, elegant tableware, formal arrangement, glassware, linens, LRM Interior Design, Montage resort, Orange County, Orange County home, place card holders, serving dishes, shopping, sommelier, stoneware, table settings, tabletop design, tabletop design for clients, throw blankets, vases
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January 10th, 2010 by lisa
View from jobsite
In early December, Senior Designer Jan Smith and I headed up to June Lake to meet with a client at the site where construction has begun on their mountain home.
We had worked for this Orange County-based client a few years ago, doing the remodel for their primary home. I was happy to hear from them recently, especially when they told me that they wanted me to design the lodge they were currently building. I was excited to hear that they had only started framing the 5,000 sq. ft. property, which meant that they called at the right time. So many people are unaware that it is best to get the interior designer involved before construction has been completed, but this couple knew what they were doing. (read the rest of this post…)
Tags: 2010, cabin, civilization, colors of nature, construction, Eastern Sierras, happy clients, interior designer, Jan Smith, June Lake, Lisa McDennon, LRM Interior Design, LRMID, mountain lodge, mountain vistas, Orange County, primary home, remodel, secondary home, Senior Designer, south Orange County, texture
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