Category: Design for Families
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16 Popular Design Elements I Do NOT Recommend
Why They Stink, the Worst Case Scenario, Exceptions to the Rule, and My Go-To Alternatives. Having worked in the field of interior design for over a decade, I’ve got some opinions. There are some general things that are bad and there are some things that are just done poorly 90% of the time. Here’s a…
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You like that?! Designing a Home for Opposing Tastes
The most common thing we see come up with our residential clients is opposing tastes or style preferences. The wife will love a classic, traditional vibe, while the husband is drawn to clean, mid-century lines. Their house is a dueling collection of pieces from both their styles, that doesn’t real vibe together. That’s where we…
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Going Bold: Why Your Vacation Home is the Perfect Place to Experiment with Design
Why not let a little loose when designing your vacation home? By playing with bold design choices, you can make a lasting impression on the memories of your family and friends, incorporate some local flair, and do something outside of your comfort zone that makes you smile. When we work with our clients on their…
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Who Comes First: Designer, Contractor, Builder, Architect, Engineer? How to Coordinate the Consultants You Need for Building a House
It can be overwhelming to start working on a building a new house. There is a lot to coordinate and it can be difficult to understand who fills what rolls. At Laurel Design Collective, we love working on new home builds in Oregon and throughout the West Coast. We work in conjunction with large teams…
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Collected & Eclectic: How Maximalism Infuses Personality into Your Space
As a design studio that celebrates creativity and individuality in every space we design, we have a tendency to attract clients who love collected & eclectic design that embraces maximalism. At Laurel Design Collective we love love unique interiors and a bold, vibrant approach that embraces personality, diversity, and the art of collection is just…
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Luxury Bathrooms: Designing a Spa-Like Retreat in Your Home
After a long day at work or carting around the kids, what could be better than a spa-night at home? Laurel Design Collective is based in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon surrounded by all of the natural beauty, creative energy, and innovating companies. We’re all about crafting unique and luxurious spaces that elevate your…
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Interior Design for Family Life: Why designing your home for children is essential to surviving this life stage
You’ve got kids and with them came about 44 billion toys and accessories. Your storage space is overflowing and the toys are taking over room by room. Cleaning up is a headache. Your identity outside of a parent feels like it’s floundering as your house loses personality to the child take-over. Sound familiar? Most of…
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Embracing Pacific Northwest Aesthetics: Design Inspirations from Nature
Design inspiration from the the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest? Yes, please. As a Portland-based design studio, we are deeply inspired by the breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds us in the Pacific Northwest. This region, with its lush forests, stunning coastlines, and dynamic mountains, offers a wealth of design inspiration. With so much beauty…