St Clair Home Design & Interiors

10/22/2024

Cold weather is coming, but that doesn’t mean your home needs to become uncomfortable (or your energy bills out of control). We're here to share four easy ways to winterize your windows — let's dig in. A little bit of window and door maintenance can go a long way toward keeping your home cozy and your energy bills in check all through the winter....

Cold weather is coming, but that doesn’t mean your home needs to become uncomfortable (or your energy bills out of control). We’re here to share four easy ways to winterize your windows — let…

10/18/2024

A new era of indoor-outdoor livingLocated in the middle of the Palm Springs desert, the Kaufmann House is the perfect reminder that architecture is as much about the setting as it is the structure itself.With its sandy-colored Utah stone, floor-to-ceiling windows, and sliding glass walls, Richard Neutra’s visionary design is a masterpiece in indoor-outdoor living. But instead of integrating seamlessly into the surrounding environment, the house was designed to create a juxtaposition between the striking man-made construction and its serene setting.One of the most photographed homes in the world, the Kaufmann House was first made famous by Julius Shulman’s evocative 1947 black-and-white shot, and later by Slim Aarons’ 1970 photo Poolside Gossip....

A new era of indoor-outdoor livingLocated in the middle of the Palm Springs desert, the Kaufmann House is the perfect reminder that architecture is as much about the setting as it is the structure …

10/07/2024

Give your home a stylish exterior makeover and boost curb appeal with these classic white houses with black trim ideas. A white exterior paired with black trim is a classic look that will never go out of fashion. This versatile color scheme can work with any architectural style, whether it's a Colonial home or a modern rancher. The timeless combination is also the perfect neutral backdrop for seasonal decor and other colorful accents throughout the year....

10/03/2024

The future of eco-tech: What’s next for smart homes and sustainability? There are many benefits of a smart home – from safety and security to luxury and comfort, but perhaps the widest reaching and most impactful is how home technology can allow us to live more sustainably. We spoke to the award-winning founder and director of Pfeiffer Design, Susie Pfeiffer, who is an advocate for sustainability within the interior design and construction industry, to find out how she incorporates Control4 into her sustainability-focused projects and how she sees eco-tech evolving in her client’s homes and spaces....

08/16/2023

Read our conversation with Eve on smart living and how their products work with SmartThings. Picture this, you’re coming home from a long day at work and the only thing that’ll get your spirit up is sitting down to watch your favorite comfort show. You walk in the door and BOOM, the lights dim, and that Friends episode you love begins to play....

Read our conversation with Eve on smart living and how their products work with SmartThings. Picture this, you’re coming home from a long day at work and the only thing that’ll get your spirit up is sitting down to watch your favorite comfort show. You walk in the door and BOOM, the lights dim, ...

08/14/2023

In order to achieve a spectacular space, every design detail counts. Here are ten tips to take your design from blah to beautiful! Finally, your dream remodel is a reality. You’ve carefully selected stylish cabinetry and a pared-down palette to create a calming kitchen. But wait—there’s more—in order to achieve a spectacular space, every design detail counts. Here are ten tips to take your design from blah to beautiful....

In order to achieve a spectacular space, every design detail counts. Here are ten tips to take your design from blah to beautiful! Finally, your dream remodel is a reality. You’ve carefully selected stylish cabinetry and a pared-down palette to create a calming kitchen. But wait—there’s more.....

08/09/2023

Window and door manufacturers are creating products that promote security, privacy, and indoor-outdoor living. Large-format windows and sliding doors remain popular, maximizing views to the outdoors and exterior spaces. Entry door products offer smart features for increased security while providing privacy with glass options that permit natural light. Schlage Schlage The Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lever is designed for standard single bore-hole doors, offering security and convenience in a variety of applications, from garages and side doors to guest suites....

Window and door manufacturers are creating products that promote security, privacy, and indoor-outdoor living. Large-format windows and sliding doors remain popular, maximizing views to the outdoors and exterior spaces. Entry door products offer smart features for increased security while providing....

07/19/2023

The home, located in a small town and surrounded by vineyards, appears as a single-family house, however, it’s actually divided into two separate units, one for the main family, and a smaller one for visiting guests. Photography ©Gustav Willeit The elongated bricks, which have thickened mortar joints, move from the ground up in dark muddy grey tones to lighter sandy tones to create a vibrant, tactile surface. READ ON: Handmade Elongated Bricks Cover The Exterior Of This Home

The home, located in a small town and surrounded by vineyards, appears as a single-family house, however, it’s actually divided into two separate units, one for the main family, and a smaller one for visiting guests. Photography ©Gustav Willeit The elongated bricks, which have thickened mortar jo...

07/15/2023

Best-known for their white stucco walls, red clay roof tiles, and use of heavy, rustic wood accents, hacienda-style homes have been extremely popular across the southwestern United States—as well as California and Florida—for decades. Sharing many characteristics with Spanish Colonial architecture, Spanish architecture, and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, hacienda architecture has a long history in countries like Spain and ...

Best-known for their white stucco walls, red clay roof tiles, and use of heavy, rustic wood accents, hacienda-style homes have been extremely popular across the southwestern United States—as well as California and Florida—for decades. Sharing many characteristics with Spanish Colonial architectu...

03/14/2023

Maximize your views—and joy—at home with a well-engineered wall system. "Open-concept living improves the way people feel in their home," says Tim Kelting, senior director, PLM, and general manager at LaCantina Doors, a manufacturer of large-format door systems. "By opening living spaces, you allow natural light and fresh air to flow through the home, and increase the feeling of openness and overall comfort in your home."...

Maximize your views—and joy—at home with a well-engineered wall system. "Open-concept living improves the way people feel in their home," says Tim Kelting, senior director, PLM, and general manager at LaCantina Doors, a manufacturer of large-format door systems. "By opening living spaces, you al...

03/10/2023

The vast, sandy plot densely covered with a pine forest created a unique setting for the house, with the architect drawing inspiration from a tree trunk. The home has been built with a reinforced concrete structure and clad with panels of Okume wood, derived from West Africa. This exotic wood, which is knotless, allows the home to blend into the forest surroundings....

The vast, sandy plot densely covered with a pine forest created a unique setting for the house, with the architect drawing inspiration from a tree trunk. The home has been built with a reinforced concrete structure and clad with panels of Okume wood, derived from West Africa. This exotic wood, which...

03/08/2023

What better time to celebrate our favorite “couples” than on Valentine’s Day? These eleven door hardware pairings will create a look that will have you falling in love with your home all over again. Schlage Custom™ Eller lever with Collins trim in Matte Black Schlage Custom™ Eller lever with Collins trim in Matte Black The straight lines in this pairing, along with the Matte Black finish, creates one of the most modern looks on this list....

What better time to celebrate our favorite “couples” than on Valentine’s Day? These eleven door hardware pairings will create a look that will have you falling in love with your home all over again. Schlage Custom™ Eller lever with Collins trim in Matte Black Schlage Custom™ Eller lever wi...