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Turmeric—Next Big Color Trend in 2020 Interiors

You may already see Turmeric color from runway, cars, objects, etc… The color is kind of catch your eye now—fresh, fashionable, youthful and exciting.

Turmeric is an enlivening orange that infuses a hint of pungency into the palette (Color descriptions by The Pantone Color Institute).

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I guess we may have stayed millennium pink and pastels too long and truly need something different or something to break through to. The more I look at this color, the more I fall in love with.

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Le’s take a look from fashion inspiration first:

aIMG_2294 — TURMERIC LOOKS GOOD IN THE ART AND WITH THE ART

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Turmeric looks good in the refined interiors.

All right, let’s tour some interior spaces featured with turmeric color.

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Get the look

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A San Gabriel Valley Modern House Living Room Before and After

One of the simple and easy way to refresh your living space is to change your sofa throw pillows. Somehow, piles of pillows with unique design on your sofa always make your living space homy, cozy and elegant. As you know, design is all in the details. Pillow insert materials, trims, pipings and tassels on pillow design all make a huge difference on the overall looking.

For the project we did in San Gabriel valley, we chose decorative pillows based on the colors and patterns of client’s existing Morocan-style rug.

Happy Wednesday

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July 31, 2019 by khkdesigns Categories: Interior DesignsTags: art, design, home, home decor, home design, home furnishing, home improvement, HOME MAKEOVER, home styling, home trends, INTERIOR DESIGN, interior designers, interiors, khk designs, khk designs interiors, KHK DESIGNS室内设计, life style, living room, living room decor, living room idea, living room ideas, los angeles, mix and match, modern, modern home, photography, san Gabriel valley, socal, trends Leave a comment

Inside of Pacific Design Center—Remembering Cesar Pelli

Cesar Pelli, the renown architect who designed some of the world’s most recognizable buildings, died on last Friday at his home in New Haven. He was 92. Among his wide-ranging projects, there is one that is hold a special place by Angelenos. That is Pacific Design Center, PDC , to which I was introduced by the name of Blue Whales when I just entered interior design business and started to shop a lot of prominent brands located in this trade-only design center.

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I am standing outside of PDC during the lunch time.

Cesar Pelli’s vision of PDC was “the buildings as oversized fragments fallen to earth, and indeed that is what they look like. Curbed’s architecture critic, Alexandra Lange, believes the Pacific Design Center will be one of Pelli’s most pivotal works for how he explored form through glass-walled buildings. “The transition to the shaped shiny object that he was then able to tweak and deploy around the globe,” she says. “It’s an approach that bridged from his work in Eero Saarinen’s modernist office, defines Late Modernism, was flexible enough to embrace Postmodernism, and then fairly smoothly transitioned to international skyscraper neo-Modernism. I like the awkwardness of this invention phase.”

I have spent a lot of good time shopping, learning , meeting clients and getting inspired in PDC thanks to Cesar Pelli’s great vision and design. Just in case, you are curious what it looks like inside, here are some photos I took in the showrooms of PDC.

And you can click here see what’s PDC annual designer markets look like

I found Cesar Pelli’s personal story is quite inspiring. He won hundreds of architecture awards, including the 1995 gold medal of the American Institute of Architects, its highest honor. But Mr. Pelli’s success came late in life. He didn’t open his own firm until he was 50, and even then, he said, “It was only because I was forced to.” That happened in 1977, when he was chosen to design the renovation and expansion of the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan.

You can read more Mr. Cesar Pelli’s story by clicking here

Have a Wonderful Monday

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July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 by khkdesigns Categories: Interior DesignsTags: Cesar Pelli, design, home, home furnishing, INTERIOR DESIGN, interior designers, interiors, khk designs, khk designs interiors, KHK DESIGNS室内设计, los angeles, luxury interiors, luxury living, orange county, Pacific Design CENTER, PDC, photography, san Gabriel valley, socal Leave a comment

Selfie Sunday—Color of Red

One of my favorite things to do over the summer weekends is scrolling around little beach towns in the neighborhood. I couldn’t think where I can go to get some fresh cool beach breeze , explore unexpected vintage founds and enjoy my different colors of macarons. Often, the color palettes on the hight streets of these little towns are so fascinated that they put me in such a relaxing mood. I start to slow down and really take time to absorb and observe my surroundings. So, today I am going to feature color of red. Color of red refers to passion, happiness , positive vibes, high fashion, romance. When pairing with pale blue, pink , black and blush, it creates different moods.

SCIMG_2191 — Red and Pale Blue—very vintage

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SCIMG_0812 — Red- on- Red and Black—modern

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SCIMG_0793 — Red and Pink—happy and cheerful

redpinkinteriors2_pink_room-5a66442f61dac0001acbfce6.jpg — Orange red with pink interiors—fashionable and youthful.

SWIMG_2187 — Red and Blush—peaceful, soft and romantic. This is the color palette where I love to enjoy my sweets.

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July 21, 2019July 21, 2019 by khkdesigns Categories: Fashion, Interior Designs, stylingTags: art, beauty, by khk design, color, color of red, color palettes, color scheme, color trends, design, fashion and interiors, fashion inspiration, fashionable, home, INTERIOR DESIGN, INTERIOR DESIGNER, interiors, khk design, khk designs interiors, KHK DESIGNS室内设计, life style, los angeles, orange county, photography, red and black, red and blush, red and pale blue, red and pink., RELAXING, san Gabriel valley, selfie, socal, SUNDAY SELFIE, trends, 华人室内设计师，KHK DESIGNS Leave a comment

8 Ways to Use Shades of Blue

We just got some decorative pillows for the client—all shades of blue. I hadn’t been a big fan of color of blue. But I am right now, maybe because we just saw so many blue sea and blue sky during 4th July vocation. Anyway, Those pillows in shades of blue just look so adorable. I think you totally agree with me that color of blue make a calm, chic and elegant spaces. Today we share e 8 ways to use shades of blue:

Just use as pop of color among the large area of background white to create super modern atmosphere:

2. Of course, use on the wall to create different yet cohesive feels from the next room.

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3. Use on the panelings and trims only to create historical highlights.

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4. Yes, on the cabinets to have that timeless, crisp and chic style:

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5. How about layer different shades of blue to create that super upscale and sophisticated feel? Bedc110115deniot02

6. Blue striped wallpaper—easy breezy beach vibe.

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7. From floor-to-ceiling—such a cozy room. Balisa-bloom5-1526585121

8. Yes, on pillows please.

Just in case you want to see more blue rooms, please click here

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July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by khkdesigns Categories: Interior DesignsTags: blue interiors, blue rooms, color of blue, color palette, color scheme, design, home, home decor, home design, home furnishing, home improvement, home renovation, INTERIOR DESIGN, interior designers, interiors, khk designs, KHK DESIGNS室内设计, los angeles, orange county, san Gabriel valley, shades vof blue, socal, trends Leave a comment

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.

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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

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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

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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: