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		<title>Hostess Gift Ideas for Holiday Parties</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas and Hanukkah may be over, but New Year&#8217;s Eve is right around the corner, and even Kwanzaa lasts until January 1st. In short, there are still holiday parties to attend, and thank goodness! We don&#8217;t want the season to end yet! That said, every good guest knows that if you&#8217;re invited to a person&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christmas and Hanukkah may be over, but New Year&#8217;s Eve is right around the corner, and even Kwanzaa lasts until January 1st. In short, there are still holiday parties to attend, and thank goodness! We don&#8217;t want the season to end yet!</p>
<p>That said, every good guest knows that if you&#8217;re invited to a person&#8217;s home for an event, a hostess gift is not only a way to make yourself very popular, it&#8217;s also a great way to thank the host or hostess for spending the time and money to throw the party, plus using their home as the venue.<span id="more-1156"></span></p>
<p>With New Year&#8217;s Eve just a few days away, we thought we&#8217;d give you some of our favorite tips for hostess gifts this season. Many will be available online, which will take a lot of the hassle out of gift-buying! Don&#8217;t be tempted to ship it straight to the party&#8217;s hosts—it&#8217;s much better to see their face when they open it.</p>
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<p>1. Jonathan Adler Squirrel Canister: Who loves Jonathan Adler? We do! And we love to share his whimsical sense of design and humor, like in this high-fired stoneware canister with a matte white glaze. Fill it with a nice surprise, some home-baked cookies or, dare we say, nuts and a nutcracker? Give this gift to your friends that have quirky style and that love to laugh. &#8220;You&#8217;ve got to give it to Jonathan Adler to find humor in the smallest of things,&#8221; says Jan Smith. &#8220;This gift can be used all year round and will bring a smile not only to the host but also to everyone that feels like a &#8216;nut&#8217;.&#8221;</p>
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<p>2. Solid Cashmere Throw: This is a great gift when you are already familiar with your host&#8217;s home and can pick a coordinating color for their living room or bedroom. Who doesn&#8217;t love to snuggle under cashmere!? Williams Sonoma have provided so many colors to choose from. Just don&#8217;t give it to those friends who let their dogs lie on any piece of furniture. You might get a shock on your next visit and find that Princess has claimed that cashmere. Smart dog&#8230;</p>
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<p>3. Set of Three Oslo Candleholders: Leave it to Crate &amp; Barrel to create something so simple and so stylish. These candleholders suit almost any table—the brilliant lead crystal has polished, beveled edges for a modern architectural feel. The receiver can use them alone or cluster them for a beautiful effect. Jan says: &#8220;I personally own these and have always felt that the best gifts are the ones that you want to keep for yourself. These candleholders are simple yet elegant and add sparkle to any lucky table.&#8221;</p>
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<p>4. Personalized Champagne Bucket: Save this one for people you really like, and for those who do like a nice, chilled bottle of bubbly or white wine. Nothing says &#8220;elegant gift&#8221; like silver and Champagne. At almost $90 before tax and shipping, this is not a gift you give to every host—unless of course that&#8217;s a drop in the bucket of your gift budget. Add a bottle of your hosts&#8217; favorite wine, Cava or Champagne to be the belle of the ball, right when you arrive. And if you bring it chilled—well, you might just get a glass&#8230;</p>
<p>Have a wonderful end to your Holiday Season, and all of us at LRM Interior Design wish you a joyous and prosperous 2012!</p>
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		<title>Dining Chairs: Five Classic Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week we put our newest employee and assistant designer, Ali Bacon, on the spot to come up with her take on dining chairs, and she definitely lived up to our LRM Interior Design standards. What great choices! This week we present the guru of mid-century modernity, Senior Designer Jan Smith. Jan is a true [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week we put our newest employee and assistant designer, Ali Bacon, on the spot to come up with her take on dining chairs, and she definitely lived up to our LRM Interior Design standards. What great choices!</p>
<p>This week we present the guru of mid-century modernity, Senior Designer Jan Smith. Jan is a true fan of classic styling, and appreciates the quality that only good craftsmanship and design can provide. She&#8217;s also a stickler for comfort—Jan is not one to take beauty if it&#8217;s uncomfortable. As the Bauhaus motto enforced &#8220;form and function&#8221;, so does Mrs. Smith.</p>
<p>To the point, this girl knows what a good dining room chair looks like! Let&#8217;s get her top five picks:<span id="more-1108"></span></p>
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<p>1. Møller Model 77 Side Chair: Our Lady of the Table loves the clean lines of mid-century modern, and this is a great example. &#8220;Danish furniture is close to my heart,&#8221; explains Jan. &#8220;I love the use of bent wood, the clean sweep of fabric on the seat and the overall feel of this chair.&#8221; The bent-wood back makes it perfectly comfortable for long, leisurely dinners like Thanksgiving—which is right around the corner! This chair is also very versatile, and could be used in other seating arrangements, like a guest chair in a corporate or home office.</p>
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<p>2. Wegner Wishbone Chair: Too much Danish furniture is never enough, and especially when they&#8217;re a classic like this one. The Wishbone is one of Hans Wegner&#8217;s most identifiable designs, and it was introduced back in 1950. This Danish Modernist created a frame of solid wood, and the seat is made from &#8220;papercord&#8221;, a resilient rope woven of paper that was developed in Sweden. &#8220;I love everything about this chair,&#8221; says Jan. &#8220;It has lovely lines and a timeless style that speaks to me.&#8221; We&#8217;re sure it&#8217;s saying &#8220;Take me home, Jan!&#8221;</p>
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<p>3. Caribou Club Armchair: Moving from Northern Europe to the Wild Wild West with the weathered look of the Caribou Club armchair. The exposed wooden frame is complemented by the dark tones of the leather and the meticulously hammered upholstery tacks that line the wings and the arms. &#8220;I love this clean yet rustic take on the wing-back chair. It makes the art of dining almost business like,&#8221; explains Jan. This would be a great chair to have at both heads of the table for a fine family gathering.</p>
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<p>4. Coral Side Chair: After the imposing nature of the last chair, this is a softer, gentler side of Jan&#8217;s selection, with the beige seat offsetting the almost pearlescent white of the base and back. The row of upholstery tacks make this chair less feminine than it could be, allowing it to cross into more grown-up territory like the dining room. Jan comments: &#8220;I like the sculptural elements of this chair. The coral detail can go either beach-chic or glamorous.&#8221;</p>
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<p>5. Settee: Any of them. Jan&#8217;s right when she says &#8220;I am a huge fan of settees at a dining table. It encourages snuggling and leisurely dining.&#8221; And many of us have lost the tradition of lingering over a meal, enjoying friends a food and not just finishing the food and rushing off to the next event. With a meal like the one at the Smiths&#8217;, you&#8217;ll need a settee—not just to lie down on when you&#8217;re stuffed, but because the company, the food and the libations are so wonderful you&#8217;ll never want the meal to end. And every holiday meal should be like that!</p>
<p>We know we&#8217;ve given you way too many choices, and some of our favorites won&#8217;t necessarily match your style or your home. Why not arrange a consultation to see how we can help you get your home in shape for the holidays? Or, if you love these selections, please call us so we can help you purchase them and get them delivered to your home. Call right away if you need the furniture before the holidays to ensure it is delivered in time.</p>
<p>Let LRM Interior Design provide your taste with our touch this holiday season. Call now for your consultation: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<title>Dining Room Chairs: A Fresh Approach</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the holidays approaching, you should be thinking about your entertainment plans. Are you going to a family member&#8217;s home for Thanksgiving, or have you been invited to a holiday party? Or perhaps you&#8217;re like us, and you are in the process of putting together the party of the year? And if you are organizing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the holidays approaching, you should be thinking about your entertainment plans. Are you going to a family member&#8217;s home for Thanksgiving, or have you been invited to a holiday party? Or perhaps you&#8217;re like us, and you are in the process of putting together the party of the year?</p>
<p>And if you are organizing Orange County&#8217;s premiere party (even if it&#8217;s a small gathering at your home or office), you need to pull out all the stops and look at every detail. And that&#8217;s why we are looking at chairs for the dining room this week.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re also putting our new Assistant Designer on the spot this week with her list of favorite chairs and why. We&#8217;d like to introduce Ali Bacon, who recently joined the LRM team! Welcome!<span id="more-1101"></span></p>
<p>Ali has a fresh modern take on dining room chairs, and we like it—many of us are traditionalists, and we see a dining room, or even just the table, as a sober, formal area of the home. It doesn&#8217;t have to be that way! The combination of style and function works every time. Shown here:</p>
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<p>Eiffel Chair: Nobody, and we mean nobody, has the chair-designer recognition like Charles and Ray Eames. You&#8217;d have to be under the age of 16 to have not heard of them, or at least seen this pair&#8217;s classic stylings. The Eiffel chair was designed in 1948 and first presented at MoMA&#8217;s International Competition  for Low-Cost Furniture, and it was the first  plastic chair to be mass-produced. Our Ali is all over it, choosing the Eiffel chair for one of her recommendations. &#8220;Not only has this chair become a classic (like so many of the Eames&#8217; chairs), it&#8217;s easy to add a pop of color to a room by mixing the Eiffel chairs in with more traditional dining chairs,&#8221; explains Ali. Add a bit of mid-century modern to your dining room with one of these chairs in an delectable bright color.</p>
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<p>Marais A Chair: Ahhh&#8230;.Paris&#8230; That&#8217;s what we think of when we see the Marais A chair designed by Xavier Pauchard and first produced in 1934. Each chair is still handmade in Autun, France, and because of the 100 manual operations necessary to make this chair, each one is also unique. &#8220;This chair brought the art of galvanized steel to France,&#8221; says Ali. &#8220;It is a classic café chair and can contribute to the industrial feel of a space.&#8221; Although indeed used at countless cafés around France and immortalized on the decks of the S.S. Normandy, this chair is a great alternative to a standard dining room chair. You don&#8217;t have to have a city loft to inject some industrial style into your home—used in the right setting, this chair could be the pièce de résistance. (No pun intendend, but we couldn&#8217;t resist!)</p>
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<p>Louis Ghost Victoria Sidechair: That crazy Philippe Starck! Leave it to him to take a classic like the Louis XV armchair and turn it into a modern masterpiece. And with the Louis Ghost Armchair and the Victoria Ghost Sidechair, he has done just that. Imagine a traditional, beautiful wood dining table surrounded by the crystalline perfection of these chairs, is made of injection-molded polycarbonate. Or, for another great example of this chair&#8217;s use, visit the <a title="SLS Hotel Beverly Hills" href="http://slshotels.com/">SLS Hotel</a> in Los Angeles, where Starck has created a Baroque yet modern and totally unique hotel lobby. &#8220;This piece is timeless reinvention of a historical classic piece,&#8221; Ali explains. &#8220;It can adapt to many settings, including a modernist or classical aesthetic.&#8221; It is also good for outdoor use, like the Marais A, and in our mild California weather, why shouldn&#8217;t you hold your Thanksgiving dinner outside?</p>
<p>Please call us to order any of the chairs listed here, or for a personalized consultation on your dining area. We can help you completely remodel or just freshen up your dining room, kitchen or outside living space to create a wonderful area for entertaining—holiday or everyday! Call LRM Interior Design on (949) 497-6806 for your appointment.</p>
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		<title>Another Reason to Love Kravet: Brunschwig &amp; Fils</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everybody knows that we love Kravet—we love their furniture (especially the KravetSmart line!), we love their fabrics, we love their trimmings. And now there&#8217;s even more reason to love Kravet—they saved the esteemed fabric company Brunschwig &#38; Fils. This American company was founded in 1900 and has always been highly regarded in the industry, not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1099" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Screen-shot-2011-10-14-at-12.06.10-PM.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1099" title="Screen shot 2011-10-14 at 12.06.10 PM" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Screen-shot-2011-10-14-at-12.06.10-PM-300x239.png" alt="" width="300" height="239" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Les Alizés Collection from Brunschwig &amp; Fils.</p></div>
<p>Everybody knows that we love <a title="Kravet" href="http://www.kravet.com/">Kravet</a>—we love their furniture (especially the <a title="Kravet Smart furniture line" href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/2011/07/18/get-smart-and-beautiful-custom-furniture-can-be-yours/">KravetSmart line</a>!), we love their fabrics, we love their trimmings. And now there&#8217;s even more reason to love Kravet—they saved the esteemed fabric company <a title="Brunschwig &amp; Fils" href="http://www.brunschwig.com/buzz.htm">Brunschwig &amp; Fils</a>.</p>
<p>This American company was founded in 1900 and has always been highly regarded in the industry, not just for their fabrics, but as a resource. Unfortunately, due to the economic upheaval, Brunschwig &amp; Fils was forced to file for bankruptcy in late 2010.</p>
<p>But wait, that&#8217;s not all. Kravet president Cary Kravet swoops in like a superhero to Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; rescue. Although they seem like a competitor, it makes complete sense for Kravet to add them to their line of offerings. <span id="more-1098"></span></p>
<p>&#8220;It was pretty close to disappearing,&#8221; said Cary Kravet. &#8220;We all revere Brunschwig, which produced the most fantastic traditional and historically important patterns. It had to be respected.&#8221;</p>
<p>And respect it, they did. Kravet added Brunschwig &amp; Fils to their stable of deluxe brands, right where it should be, alongside Lee Jofa and GP &amp; Baker. Lee Jofa&#8217;s executive vice president and creative director Stephen Elrod couldn&#8217;t wait to dig into Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; extensive archive after the transaction was complete. He was searching for historic patterns that could be adapted for a new generation, and Elrod hit the proverbial jackpot. He combed through thousands of patterns, some even dating from the 1700s, to create this season&#8217;s Les Alizés collection. The name means &#8220;trade winds&#8221; in French, and includes bold prints, substantial wovens and intricate embroideries.</p>
<p>Like when Jean Paul Gaultier took over the helm at Hèrmes, Kravet has brought Brunschwig &amp; Fils into this century without damaging its dignity or integrity, while still being a little cheeky with their updates. Reducing the number of colors in a paisley and introducing a pink and orange colorway were just two of the ways that Elrod updated some of Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; historic patterns.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ll be keeping our eyes out for more of Elrod&#8217;s fantastic innovations with Brunschwig &amp; Fils&#8217; deep archives of patterns, textures and delightful fabrics, so watch this space!</p>
<p>We are experts in upholstery, reupholstery and custom furniture. Do you have a sofa in your house that you love, but it needs a facelift? Perhaps some new Brunschwig &amp; Fils fabric? Is there a piece that is missing in your house, but you just can&#8217;t find? Please call LRM Interior Design for a consultation; we have the solution for you. (949) 497-6806 or <a title="Contact LRM Interior Design" href="http://lrmdesign.com/contact/default.asp">click here</a> to use our online form.</p>
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		<title>Furniture Faves: Modern Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our eyes are always peeled for the best of the best that&#8217;s out on the market. We need to keep au courant for our clients, who look to us to not only find what fits in their home, but also what&#8217;s new in the design world. Many of our clients like to freshen up their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our eyes are always peeled for the best of the best that&#8217;s out on the market. We need to keep au courant for our clients, who look to us to not only find what fits in their home, but also what&#8217;s new in the design world. Many of our clients like to freshen up their design with the latest colors, textures, accessories and pieces to keep up with the trends.</p>
<p>And that just means that our job = what we love the most. Shopping! And even if we don&#8217;t shop in the traditional manner, we bookmark these items we fall in love with, both digitally and literally, to refer back to when the time is right to purchase for a project.</p>
<p>So, here are some pieces that were picked out by the award-winner herself, Lisa McDennon, with her inimitable taste and style.This time we&#8217;re looking at pieces that are categorized as &#8220;modern&#8221;—whether that&#8217;s Mid-Century Modern or contemporary. Enjoy!<span id="more-1088"></span></p>
<div id="attachment_1089" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 131px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/artstyleinnov.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1089" title="artstyleinnov" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/artstyleinnov-143x300.jpg" alt="" width="121" height="254" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>—Acrylic Tables by ArtStyleInnovation: Are they side tables? Ottomans? Art? All three? These pieces are so versatile, we just can&#8217;t get enough of them! Especially when you can get them in clear OR smoked acrylic. We love the smoked acrylic for our  luxury bachelor pad projects; they&#8217;re masculine and contemporary all at the same time. Don&#8217;t be shy—use more than one! They&#8217;re only $450 each and you can get custom-made pieces. They&#8217;re perfect to pull out for those occasions where you have more than the usual number of people over. Not enough room for drinks? Voilá! Pull out one or more of these acrylic tables. Problem solved—stylishly.</p>
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<div id="attachment_1090" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 217px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/chevron_stall_oval_float_large.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1090" title="chevron_stall_oval_float_large" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/chevron_stall_oval_float_large-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="207" height="207" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>—Buckley Chevron Lamp by Jill Rosenwald Studio: Mmmm, this lamp is delicious! The oval base comes in white and your choice of navy, taupe or coral. What a perfect lamp to brighten up a dull corner of a room! This oval-base lamp and shade are only $395, which makes it a perfect choice for not breaking the bank. And beware: Lisa loves this lamp so much she wants to design a room around it! She&#8217;s done it before—click here for that story. Each of  these slender, chic lamps come with a Belgian linen shade, a nickel plated 3 way socket, and a matching finial; it was also featured in <em>Elle Decor</em>, so you know it&#8217;s HOT.</p>
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<div id="attachment_1091" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 231px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mid097-14v3_1_1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1091" title="mid097-14v3_1_1" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mid097-14v3_1_1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="221" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>—<a title="Chelsea Textiles" href="http://www.chelseatextiles.com/us/furniture/mid-century-modern.html" target="_blank">Mid-Century Modern Collection by Chelsea Textiles</a>: Say &#8220;Mid-Century Modern style&#8221; to Lisa McDennon or Jan Smith, and watch them swoon. These ladies love the clean lines and enduring design of the period&#8217;s furniture, be it true vintage or reproductions. And we all love the collection by Chelsea Textiles. Can you say &#8220;ooh, details!&#8221;? Yes, we thought you would when you saw them. The bedside tables are to die for, and the chest of drawers are just perfect. When was the last time you saw a credenza that you liked that much? A dining table where the chairs actually slot in? If the devil&#8217;s in the detail, we&#8217;re definitely in bed with this devil&#8230;</p>
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<p>If you&#8217;re interested in any of these pieces, let us shop for you! We can procure these pieces for you easily and at a great price. Plus, we can let you know if that chest of drawers will really fit in your spare room before you buy it. Call us to find out more: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<title>Lounge at the Pacific Edge, Laguna Beach&#8217;s Hottest Boutique Hotel</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the Pacific Edge Hotel, the latest addition to Laguna Beach&#8217;s upscale cadre of hotels, needed some interior design in a jiffy before the season ended, they called LRM Interior Design. After reading about Lisa McDennon&#8217;s qualifications and accolades, and finding out that she runs a local company, the owners of Pacific Edge were sold. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1070" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 272px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lounge.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1070" title="lounge" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/lounge-262x300.jpg" alt="" width="262" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Bold colors and thoughtful accents make LRMID&#39;s design perfect for a Joie de Vivre hotel.</p></div>
<p>When the <a title="Pacific Edge Hotel" href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/orangecounty/pacific_edge" target="_blank">Pacific Edge Hotel</a>, the latest addition to Laguna Beach&#8217;s upscale cadre of hotels, needed some interior design in a jiffy before the season ended, they called LRM Interior Design.</p>
<p>After reading about Lisa McDennon&#8217;s qualifications and accolades, and finding out that she runs a local company, the owners of Pacific Edge were sold. <a title="Joie de Vivre Hotel Group" href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/" target="_blank">Joie de Vivre Hotel Group</a>, the company that owns and manages Pacific Edge, is known for their cutting-edge design and style for boutique hotels here in California, and it&#8217;s no surprise that LRM Interior Design was chosen for the job.<span id="more-1065"></span></p>
<p>Without a lot of time to finish the hotel&#8217;s Greenroom Lounge, the team at LRM couldn&#8217;t take the time to special order or custom design any pieces, and relied on some of their trusted suppliers to furnish the lounge—that also happen to be open to the public, both online and at their retail locations.</p>
<p>For instance, the dining table was selected from Z Gallerie, and the wood chairs and coffee table came from Crate &amp; Barrel. West Elm provided a glass-topped, kelly-green contemporary table, while pillows came from Pier 1.</p>
<p>Some items were from local sources, naturally, like the stunning photography on the walls from Tony Clark. Many of the accessories came from a local&#8217;s treasure trove, Laguna Colony Company in the heart of downtown, where the team selected many of the shell-decorated items and teak bowls.</p>
<p>But there are some things that have to be provided by the best, and that was the fabric by Kravet. The yellow and blue pattern of the communal table&#8217;s banquette could not be a better choice to complement the dramatic photo of the wave that hovers above.</p>
<p>This project finished just weeks before the 2011 ASID Orange County Awards, where Lisa and her team won yet another award, this time for Commercial Projects. Winning the Gold Award in this category with their modern designs for <a title="Golden Comm" href="http://goldencomm.com/" target="_blank">Golden Comm</a>, a strategic web design firm in Orange County, proved LRM Interior Design&#8217;s prowess in this area that they seem to be moving into more and more frequently.</p>
<p>If you have an office, restaurant or hospitality space that needs just freshening up or a whole new look, contact LRM Interior Design for a consultation. With award-winning talent and the ability to translate a client&#8217;s dream into reality, it&#8217;s no wonder LRM Interior Design is one of Orange County&#8217;s top interior design firms. Call now on (949) 497-6806 or <a title="Contact Us" href="http://lrmdesign.com/contact/default.asp" target="_blank">click here</a> to use our online form to contact us.</p>
<div id="attachment_1067" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/communal.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1067" title="communal" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/communal-300x195.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Don&#39;t you want your next party here?</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1068" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 278px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dining-table.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1068" title="dining table" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dining-table-268x300.jpg" alt="" width="268" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This glass-topped table with a natural-tree base is from Z Gallerie.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1069" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 263px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/greenroomlounge.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1069" title="greenroomlounge" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/greenroomlounge-253x300.jpg" alt="" width="253" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pillows from Pier 1 and chairs from Crate &amp; Barrel, accessories from Laguna Colony Company.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_1066" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 277px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fireplace.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1066 " title="fireplace" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fireplace-267x300.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cozy up next to the warm fire at the Pacific Edge Hotel&#39;s Greenroom Lounge.</p></div>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frankly, we&#8217;re surprised that those fashionable, stylish Brits haven&#8217;t jumped on Jonathan Adler, bundled him up and taken him off to their damp but decadent wilds of London. Luckily they haven&#8217;t, because we feel, here at LRM Interior Design, that he&#8217;s a national treasure. And he&#8217;s all ours. Although, of course, we will allow him [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1043" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 231px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/263_profile_img1_adler.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1043" title="263_profile_img1_adler" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/263_profile_img1_adler-221x300.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">It&#39;s him! Jonathan Adler!</p></div>
<p>Frankly, we&#8217;re surprised that those fashionable, stylish Brits haven&#8217;t jumped on Jonathan Adler, bundled him up and taken him off to their damp but decadent wilds of London. Luckily they haven&#8217;t, because we feel, here at LRM Interior Design, that he&#8217;s a national treasure. And he&#8217;s all ours.</p>
<p>Although, of course, we will allow him to have a store there, on the ever-so-posh Sloane Avenue in South Kensington, or &#8220;South Ken&#8221; to locals and those in the know. He&#8217;ll be hobnobbing with all the top names there—Paul Smith and Joseph, two of the UK&#8217;s top clothing brands—plus be right around the corner from Sloane Square and all the fab shops down the King&#8217;s Road. But don&#8217;t get us started; we&#8217;ll be booking tickets on British Airways in a minute if we keep going on about it!</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not opening til next month, but to give you a preview, we wanted to show you some of our top faves from the glorious Mr. Adler. So, as the Brits say, let&#8217;s get on with it, then!<span id="more-1042"></span></p>
<div id="attachment_1044" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 173px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadcover.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1044" title="ipadcover" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadcover-202x300.jpg" alt="" width="163" height="243" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>1. The iPad Cover: First of all, it&#8217;s LRM policy that everyone has some form of Jonathan Adler stationery at work, be it file folders, pencil cases or a notebook. We&#8217;ll be surprised if Jan Smith, Senior Designer and recent recipient of an iPad2 for her birthday, isn&#8217;t sporting one of these very soon. For $30, you&#8217;ll have the most stylish iPad ever made because it&#8217;s covered in one of Jonathan Adler&#8217;s signature bold designs. Don&#8217;t ever let anyone borrow it; they&#8217;ll steal the cover even if they can&#8217;t steal the iPad!</p>
<div id="attachment_1045" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 206px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadapp.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1045" title="ipadapp" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ipadapp-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="196" height="147" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>2. The Adler App: What else would you have on your Adler-covered iPad but the Jonathan Adler app? Unfortunately it cannot summon the man himself, but you get all sorts of amazing, interactive goodies, from a gift finder and the &#8220;Product du Jour&#8221; to inspirations, photos and comments from fans. It&#8217;s all kinds of wonderful, and frankly, we can&#8217;t get enough!!</p>
<div id="attachment_1046" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 146px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/horse.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1046" title="horse" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/horse-186x300.jpg" alt="" width="136" height="221" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>3. Horse: No, not the playground game, but this midnight-glazed horse head sculpture. We love horses as a masculine décor accessory, and this one has the cleanest of lines with an unusually gorgeous color. This high-fired stoneware piece is over a foot high and just over 10&#8243; wide, and is part of the Menagerie collection. Each prototype is hand carved, then made by a studio in Peru, which Adler found through Aid to Artisans, a non-profit organization that links American designers to artisans in developing countries. Nice!</p>
<div id="attachment_1047" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 195px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hollywood.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1047" title="hollywood" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hollywood.jpg" alt="" width="185" height="187" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">  </p></div>
<p>4. Bedding: Live in Hollywood wherever you are in the world with Adler&#8217;s stunning Hollywood bedding set. We can&#8217;t decide between the simpler embroidered design or the full on grey-and-white patterned version. Of course the sheets are made of 100% cotton percale and even the duvet cover has a 400 thread count. Who wouldn&#8217;t want to sleep surrounded by a Jonathan Adler pattern?</p>
<div id="attachment_1048" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 200px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mirror.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1048" title="mirror" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mirror-300x288.jpg" alt="" width="190" height="183" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"> </p></div>
<p>5. Ventana Mirror: Mirrors are an essential part of a home&#8217;s décor, in our opinion, and Mr. Adler certainly has a few that make our pulses race. This Ventana mirror being one of them. It comes in brass and black—perfect for our luxury bachelor pads— and nickel and white, which will fit nicely in our contemporary designs. We certainly can&#8217;t wait to use either of them. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who&#8217;s the best OC designer of all? LRM Interior Design? We thought so.</p>
<p>If you need help accessorizing your home, we can help. We are constantly on the lookout for the perfect pieces for our clients&#8217; homes, scouring physical and online sources to bring them the best pieces on their budget. Call (949) 497-6806 to arrange a complimentary consultation with Lisa McDennon, our fearless, and fiercely talented, leader. Or <a title="Email Lisa McDennon" href="mailto:lisa@lrmdesign.com" target="_blank">click here</a> to send her an email directly.</p>
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		<title>Top Five Faves: Metal Tiles</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designing tile for kitchens, bathrooms, indoor rooms, outdoor spaces—wherever you want to put it—is one of our favorite things. And we don&#8217;t just make up a nice little picture to show the tile installer, we go through a complete process with our client. We design the whole area and make our tile suggestions that fit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Designing tile for kitchens, bathrooms, indoor rooms, outdoor spaces—wherever you want to put it—is one of our favorite things. And we don&#8217;t just make up a nice little picture to show the tile installer, we go through a complete process with our client.</p>
<p>We design the whole area and make our tile suggestions that fit within the client&#8217;s budget, of course. Then we go through all the tile selections with the client, either at their residence, business or at the showroom, whichever is most appropriate for the client and the size and quantity of the tile.</p>
<p>Then we create a detailed CAD drawing that measures out every little thing, down to the millimeter, down to the space for the grout. We leave no room for chance at LRM Interior Design; we want that tile installer to know exactly what we want him to do. We even make up styleboards that show each type of tile that will go in a certain area. And yes, the contractors love working with us for just this kind of attention to detail, because we help them get the job done right the first time.<span id="more-1035"></span></p>
<p>But we digress. Today&#8217;s blog is not just about tile, but about cool, decorative metal tiles. Tile doesn&#8217;t just have to be ceramic, or even glass. The tile in a room, shower, backsplash or floor doesn&#8217;t have to be made from all one material. We love to mix it up!</p>
<p>And by metal tiles, we don&#8217;t mean those crazy tin ceiling tiles that you see in restored Victorian homes and buildings. Oh no, these are much more exciting&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_1036" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 220px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/195016.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1036 " title="195016" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/195016.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Tech Tile</p></div>
<p>1. Round It Up: These metal tiles from Diamond Tech Tiles&#8217; Metal Series™ are uber-modern and sleek, and we&#8217;d love to use them in a bathroom or kitchen backsplash in a luxury bachelor pad or other contemporary home. Unfortunately, they can&#8217;t actually be used IN the shower, which we&#8217;re trying not to be upset about. We&#8217;d love it if someone else will come up with a rust-proof version. Titanium, perhaps?</p>
<div id="attachment_1037" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 170px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Aur0044-VER.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1037" title="Aur0044-VER" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Aur0044-VER.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Westminster Verdigris Field Tile</p></div>
<p>2. Aged to Perfection: What&#8217;s better than copper? Verdigris copper. And Westminster Tile has this beautiful, 4&#8243; x 4&#8243; patinaed field tile, perfect for bathroom accents, powder rooms and kitchens. Especially kitchens—can you imagine how cozy and welcoming a kitchen would be with these tiles in it? We can. Let us show you how wonderful it would be in your kitchen.</p>
<div id="attachment_1038" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 249px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Creative.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1038" title="Creative" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Creative-300x194.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="154" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Creative Metal Tiles</p></div>
<p>3. Waves of Water: These stunning tiles evoke the image of a clear stream, rain down a windowpane, or a waterfall, all wonderful images that make them a perfect addition to a master bathroom. They are versatile enough to be used in a traditional or contemporary setting, and if that wasn&#8217;t enough, they&#8217;re also made out of 50% post-consumer recycled content. Creative Metal Tile, we thank you.</p>
<div id="attachment_1039" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 216px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Arizona.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1039" title="Arizona" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Arizona.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="174" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Arizona Hot Dots</p></div>
<p>4. Straight to the Point: Don&#8217;t feel like getting all heavy metal in your interior design? Sometimes less is more, a philosophy we truly believe in. Arizona Hot Dots® have created bronze metal tile liners in a stunning Antique Brown finish. We could match these with the perfect non-metal tile for a design that you would fall in love with!</p>
<div id="attachment_1040" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 226px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crossville.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1040" title="crossville" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/crossville-300x295.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="213" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Crossville&#39;s Mixology Collection</p></div>
<p>5. Star-Crossed: For over 25 years, Crossville has created some of the most innovative tiles on the market, and their latest collection keeps to their tradition of breaking the industry mold. Their Mixology collection features seven designs in two sizes, 4&#8243; x 4&#8243; and 6&#8243; x 6&#8243;, plus 10 trim options and two random mosaics  available in  four distinctive finishes, providing 98 pieces to “mix” and match for  commercial or residential installations. These also contain 50% post-consumer recycled content, continuing Crossville&#8217;s commitment to sustainability.</p>
<p>Looking to refresh the tile in your kitchen or bath? Want to create a statement with a beautiful tile design, or just need help with tile selection? Give LRM Interior Design a call to set up a complimentary consultation: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennifermyers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We were captivated by the clean lines and organic materials at the Spa Cidade Jardim, a spa hidden on the fifth floor of the Shopping Cidade Jardim mall in Brazil&#8217;s bustling São Paulo. We&#8217;re not suggesting you get an entire spa installed into your home, nor jump on a plane to Brazil tomorrow to visit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 333px"><img title="Spa Cidade Jardim main pool" src="http://www.interiordesign.net/photo/365/365218-In_the_pool_area_at_the_Spa_Cidade_Jardim_decking_of_cumaru_a_teaklike_Brazilian_wood_is_raised_4_inches_above_the_porcelain.jpg" alt="" width="323" height="217" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The neutral color palette is perfect for relaxing and unwinding.</p></div>
<p>We were captivated by the clean lines and organic materials at the <a title="Spa Cidade Jardim" href="http://www.spacidadejardim.com.br/" target="_blank">Spa Cidade Jardim</a>, a spa hidden on the fifth floor of the Shopping Cidade Jardim mall in Brazil&#8217;s bustling São Paulo. We&#8217;re not suggesting you get an entire spa installed into your home, nor jump on a plane to Brazil tomorrow to visit this delectable sanctum of relaxation, but we can help you take some of these beautiful ideas and incorporate them into your <a title="How To Add A Little Romance to Your Home For Valentine’s Day" href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/2011/02/14/how-to-add-a-little-romance-to-your-home-for-valentines-day/" target="_blank">master bath at home</a>.</p>
<p>The similarities we find between the hectic energy of Orange County life (busy parents with active, social kids to ferry around, the highest concentration of entrepreneurs in the country, great dining and lounging venues, stunning natural beauty) with the busting, expanding city of São Paulo is the need to escape once in a while. And not necessarily get out of town, but escape in your OWN town. Did you know that the traffic is so bad in Såo Paulo that the wealthy commute by helicopter? Doesn&#8217;t that make your crosstown journey sound a lot easier?<span id="more-1032"></span></p>
<p>One thing we&#8217;d love to see Orange County take from the Cidade Jardim building is the combination of retail, residences and relaxation all in one place. It&#8217;s a cosmopolitan idea to provide community for city life, and it would be great to mix up the OC&#8217;s urban and suburban areas to create a more European feel to our Southern California enclave.</p>
<div id="attachment_1033" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/365222-A_VIP_bathing_suite_features_an_acrylic_tub_Photograph_by_Romulo_Fialdini_.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1033" title="365222-A_VIP_bathing_suite_features_an_acrylic_tub_Photograph_by_Romulo_Fialdini_" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/365222-A_VIP_bathing_suite_features_an_acrylic_tub_Photograph_by_Romulo_Fialdini_-300x225.jpg" alt="VIP Bathing Area" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This VIP bathing area&#39;s tub would be a wonderful addition to a master bath.</p></div>
<p>But—on to the design. We love the neutral palette chosen by Studio Arthur Casas for the spa, especially tying the copious amount of blond wood into the color scheme. Creating a soothing effect should always be paramount when designing any kind of relaxation area, whether it&#8217;s a 10,700-square-foot spa or your own bathtime escape.</p>
<p><a title="Deca showerheads" href="http://www.deca-us.com/deca-us/produtos/produtos.asp?linha_id=16" target="_blank">Showerheads</a> are mounted on the ceiling, echoing the country&#8217;s infamous rainforests, and plenty of custom beds and benches are placed throughout the space to provide places for lounging or conversing.The private VIP bathing areas at the Spa Cidade Jardim could double as a master bath; imagine your calm-inducing view of the Pacific ocean from your window as you soak in this <a title="Spas Versati" href="http://www.spasversati.com.br/caracteristicas/cores/" target="_blank">extra-deep oval jacuzzi tub</a> with freestanding faucets.</p>
<p>Read the full article from Interior Design magazine <a title="Spa Cidade Jardim" href="http://www.interiordesign.net/article/541207-Refuge_from_the_City.php" target="_blank">here</a>, and peruse the fantastic details, fabrics and design by Studio Arthur Casas. We know of so many ways to bring these touches into your master bath to create your own relaxing sanctuary. If you are ready to change your tired master bath into your own personal spa, call LRM Interior Design today for a consultation: (949) 497-6806.</p>
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		<title>Hinkley Lighting Strikes Again</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember earlier this year when we announced Lisa McDennon&#8217;s inclusion in Hinkley Lighting&#8217;s website and nationwide catalog? Lisa was extremely flattered to be chosen as one of their top picks for giving “Lighting Style Tips and Ideas from Fabulous Designers“, and was even quoted in the blog as saying she looked forward to a long [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1020" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 275px"><a href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Hinkley_bluedress.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1020" title="Hinkley_bluedress" src="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Hinkley_bluedress-265x300.jpg" alt="" width="265" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">We loved this photo from the Hinkley website, since it could be our own Lisa McDennon modeling!</p></div>
<p>Remember earlier this year when we announced Lisa McDennon&#8217;s inclusion in <a title="Hinkley Lighting Catalog and Website Feature" href="http://blog.lrmdesign.com/2011/03/14/lisa-mcdennon-to-be-featured-in-hinkley-lighting-catalog/#more-913">Hinkley Lighting&#8217;s website and nationwide catalog</a>? Lisa was extremely flattered to be chosen as one of their top picks for giving “<a title="Hinkley Lighting Style Tips" href="http://www.hinkleylighting.com/be-inspired/lighting-tips/" target="_self">Lighting Style Tips and Ideas from Fabulous Designers</a>“, and was even quoted in the blog as saying she looked forward to a long relationship with the distinguished brand.</p>
<p>And that turns out to have been quite the prediction—we don&#8217;t want to spill the beans, but keep your eye out for some exciting news here on the LRM Interior Design blog about that very thing! In the meantime, we wanted to talk a little bit about why Lisa felt so privileged to be included in Hinkley&#8217;s cadre of favorite designers.<span id="more-1019"></span></p>
<p>Hinkley Lighting has been in existence for almost 90 years, and still holds a strong reputation for quality in construction, superb functionality and beauty in design. Phil R. Hinkley founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio in 1922, and the first catalog did not feature any designer style tips, only fourteen copper light fixtures made for both indoor and outdoor use.</p>
<p>In the 1930s, the Hinkley company started moving from copper fixtures into specially treated steel and copper plating. They also started to include crystal moss, amber cathedral and amber opal glass into their pieces. During the 40s, like many manufacturers, Hinkley Lighting&#8217;s new owner Stanley Wiedemer shipped his sons off to the war and started making airplane parts for the government. They reverted to lighting after the war, when the need for residential housing skyrocketed.</p>
<p>The 50s and 60s were great times for innovation both in technology and design, and in the 80s launched their landscape lighting division, which is going strong today. We&#8217;re happy that it&#8217;s still a family business after all these years, and continues to succeed based on those same values the company was founded on. We also love Hinkley Lighting&#8217;s dedication to reducing their eco-impact, with teams dedicated to creating lighting that are more efficient and less harmful to the environment, while still embodying the styling we expect. Their outdoor lighting conforms to almost every Dark Sky requirement that exists, and they continue to provide LED conversions and fixtures for fluorescent bulbs.</p>
<p>At LRM Interior Design, we know how a single lamp can not only transform a room, but anchor the entire design. Lighting should be something that complements, that wows, that delights—but always provides the right quality of lighting for the room&#8217;s purpose. Interior designers like the LRM team are experts at lighting, and would love to talk to you about a lighting makeover. Call (949) 497-6806 for a consultation today!</p>
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