Design Notes
June 12, 2026
Designing for Light: Lessons from a Manhattan Beach ADU
How vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a restrained palette make a small footprint live much larger.
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May 28, 2026
The Case for Unlacquered Brass
Why we leave brass to age — and how a living finish keeps a brand-new kitchen from feeling new.
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May 9, 2026
Why We Build What We Design
The case for keeping design and construction under one roof — and what gets lost in the handoff.
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April 22, 2026
Choosing Stone: Marble, Quartzite, and the Honed Finish
A short guide to picking countertop stone that's as durable as it is beautiful.
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April 3, 2026
Open Shelving, Done Right
The styling rules we use to keep open shelves feeling collected, not cluttered.
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March 18, 2026
Warm Minimalism: White Oak in the Modern Home
How a single warm wood ties a whole house together, from the kitchen to the last closet.
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