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.

Clean Breaks: 500 Ways To See The World

Valerie Hoisington, LRM Interior Design’s latest addition to the design team, has launched our new blog topic: LRMID Likes! This category of blog will highlight the news, topics and objects that have caught our team’s eye.

This week, Valerie had been reading the Los Angeles Times and found a book review that caught her attention. She loves traveling, but lately has been interested in staying at places that embrace an ecological ethos.“They’re not always easy to find, especially when you’re booking your trips over the internet,” says Valerie. “I bought these books because I know they will make it easier for me to make the travel plans that suit my budget AND my conscience.”

Both books are available on Amazon.com, and cover such interesting accommodations and locales as the Ice Hotel in Norbotten, Sweden and solar-powered bungalows on Chumbe Island, Zanzibar.

Planning a vacation? Make sure you check out “Bed in a Tree and Other Amazing Hotels Around the World” by Eyewitness Travel and “Clean Breaks: 500 Ways to See the World” by Rough Guides before booking your trip!

“I can’t help but think that choosing any one of the places suggested in this book would make for an unforgettable trip,” says Valerie. “I can’t wait!”