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5 Ways to Create an Indoor Garden

Happy Friday! I love spend the time in my backyard garden on Friday afternoon simply enjoying some warm late-afternoon sunshines and catching up the readings from design magazine. Specially, at this season, with our lemon tree producing a lot of fruits and roses in full bloom, it is just one of the most beautiful moments when summer just starts. How about you? Do you also enjoy your backyard on this beautiful Friday afternoon.

Then, of course, we want to bring all of these beautiful flowers and greeneries indoor to create an indoor oasis. If you are like me and obsessed with indoor-outdoor living, here are 5 ways to create an indoor garden:

Yes, hang a flower wreath right in your front door.

2. Pick up blooms and greeneries from your backyard and casually put them everywhere–in the dining room, on the counter, by the bed, yes, everywhere and a lot of them.

Sweet roses by the bed guarantee a sweet nap.

fresh roses with a lot of vintage piev=ves on the fireplace.

3. Intently create a separate garden space for a group of potted plants by the stairs or under the skylights.

4. Bring outdoor garden in by using floor-to-ceiling windows.

5. Grow herbs in your kitchen.

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Click here to learn how to grow herbs in your kitchen

Happy Friday

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June 15, 2019June 15, 2019 by khkdesigns Categories: Interior DesignsTags: design, home, home decor, home design, home furnishing, home style, indoor garden, indoor outdoor living, interior, INTERIOR DESIGN, interior designers, interiors, khk designs, khk designs interiors, life style, los angeles, san Gabriel valley, socal, trends, 华人室内设计师，KHK DESIGNS Leave a comment

5 Questions to Ask When You Decide Tile over Tile?

I get you. It is going to be a really big mess if you decide to demolish the original tile flooring. And you might do some research work and find out that it is possible to install tile over tile. Well, based on the guideline of ANSI A108 — the Installation Standard Specification for Ceramic Tile, the general requirements for tile installations, A108.02 4.1.1 states:

“All surfaces shall be structurally sound, clean, dry and free of oily or waxy films and all foreign matter. Concrete surfaces shall be free of form oil, curing compound laitance, and cracks.”

That said, there are still conditions that you are able install tile over tile, but here are 5 questions you need to answer before you take this strategy:

Did the old installation fail?
If so, what was the cause of failure?
Was it an installation or structural problem?
If it was properly installed, is the membrane still well adhered and able to perform its job to support the new installation?
Did it survive the demolition process intact?

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May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by khkdesigns Categories: Interior Designs, kitchen & bathTags: design, diamond bar, diy, home, home improvement, house, how to, INTERIOR DESIGN, interior designers, interiors, khk designs, khk designs interiors, KHK DESIGNS室内设计, los angeles, newport beach, orange county, pasadena, san Gabriel valley, socal, southern california, tile, tile installration, tile over tile, trends Leave a comment

LA Street Style I

Spring is here. The warmer weather and blooms magically put everyone in a very cheerful mood. So, we took the opportunity and wander around LA street to immerse ourselves in the season and get inspired.

STREET3 — I always have a thing about bicycles. I love purple and flowers in this picture! It’s a dream if I can just ride a bicycle with full blooms in a small quiet beach town. If you happen to plan some make-over for your home, lilac is one of the good choices. I specially like lilac in matte finish. And also, remember have some fresh flowers at home! They will make you feel much happier!

STREET1 — It’s a late afternoon. I like how the sun shines on the industrial building creating interesting shadows. This hot pink minimalism bench is such a eye candy in contrast with the grayish industrial surroundings. Spring finally broke through the coldness and is here with a little bit surprise and cheer. Take -away— for your interiors, don’t just pile things up, rather intentionly layer different things through creating interesting contrast!

STREET2 — Graffiti on LA street is always my inspiration. Take-away for interiors: please always have some artworks for your home. They are the soul for each space. They make your lifestyle much deeper.

Wood just brings the warmth for this high-ceiling modern space with a lot of whites.

Cool rope lighting in this sun-lit cozy Japanese restaurant. I always love the room with a lot of natural lights

An outdoor space with a lot of greeneries, wicker peacock chairs and pink antique rug.

Happy Tuesday

KHKD

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 by khkdesigns Categories: Interior Designs, travellingTags: beauty, design, diamond bar, flowers, home, INTERIOR DESIGN, interior designers, interiors, khk designs, KHK DESIGNS室内设计, LA street style, los angeles, photography, san Gabriel valley, socal, style, trends, walnut, weekend, 华人室内设计师，KHK DESIGNS Leave a comment

Coastal Maximalism

Every time when people talk about California coastal interiors, it is always kind of either white, cream or blueish color palettes with signature California lay-back vibes. But not for this one. It is located right at Corona Del Mar , So Cal and has a perfect polished modern classical style with maximalism in mind. The home is owned by Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson, the co-founders of the California-based cosmetics brand Too Faced. Then, I guess you expect some big wows!

Interior designer Mary MacDonald create such wonderful color palettes for each room:

Feminine hot pink pops up from cream, white and grey background with masculine architectural elements.

The entry hall staircase is so French featured with gilded rails, hand-painted wallpaper, marble stairs. White, gold and black create such a modern classic tone for t5he whole house

mcdonald4-1549305503 — Grey, white, gold again create classic atmosphere in the master bath and wooden ottoman add a touch of warmth to this all marble-covered space.

Love this pink guest bathroom. Pink, black and strong geometric patterns balance off each other.

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February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 by khkdesigns Categories: Interior DesignsTags: architecture, art, beauty, blue, coastal style, color palette, colors, design, french, French mansion, home, house tour, INTERIOR DESIGN, interiors, mary mcdonald, maximalism, modern, modern classic, patterns, photography, socal, style, trends, white Leave a comment

Hello, Earth Day!

Today is the day to celebrate clear water, land and fresh air. I would love to post some of our traveling photos to honor this special day!

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April 22, 2016April 23, 2016 by khkdesigns Categories: travellingTags: by khk designs, earth day, earth day 2016, los angeles, photography, socal, travelling Leave a comment

Elegantly Welcome Spring to Your Home Office

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It’s Spring. We are naturally attracted to the colors, patterns and everything that cheer us up. March is the season for Spring cleaning. It’s the time to fresh up your office to reflect your passion, taste and style. Here are 6 tips we created this elegant office that welcomes Spring.

Go for Spring color palettes; pastels, hot pink, pale yellow, fresh green…
Install tailored drapery that will lend an sense of elegance to your office immediately.
The white-Coffered ceiling is so dramatic yet still keep the overall quiet elegance of the room.
Multi-color pillows with different patterns adds a playfulness.
The hot pink and Spring stream photo art make the room alive.
Fresh flowers, please.

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 by khkdesigns Categories: floral, Interior DesignsTags: baroque desk, by khk designs, chic home office, elegant home office design, home office, home office design, home office ideas, hot pink, INTERIOR DESIGN, interior designs, interiors, khk designs, los angeles, Louis XVI Chair, luxury home office, pastles, socal, spring Leave a comment