Category: Residential Design
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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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Making a House Feel Like Home: How to Add a Ton of Personality to Your New Build House
Assuming you bought your new build complete, you probably weren’t involved in the design process. Your home was designed to be suitable to the masses, it was not designed for you. But it doesn’t have to stay that way! You can add personality to your new build easily, so when you’re all settled into your…
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Modern Spaces for Old Souls: Updating Old Houses for Life Today
Most of us do not live in a newly built home. Most of us live in an older house. Whether the house was built in 1990 or 1900, old houses need to be updated for modern life today. A great floor plan in 1900 might not have even included a bathroom! A great floor plan…
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What to Know Before Working With an Interior Designer
Hiring an interior designer is an exciting process. This is a luxury service and you’ve chosen to invest in your home or business, naturally you want to get the most out of it. Before you sign a contract there’s several things to keep in mind when working with an interior designer. Weighing Investments and Priorities…
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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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Gourmet Kitchens: Designing High-End Culinary Spaces for Home Chefs
As a Portland-based interior design firm, we take great pride in creating exceptional spaces that elevate the culinary experience. When we start a kitchen design, we’re considering that a gourmet kitchen is more than just a place to cook; it’s a hub of creativity, flavor, and social interaction. It’s where you craft new recipes and…
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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…