Interiors Magazine Feature

Interiors Magazine Feature

Excerpt: “It is a gift in the design industry for a designer and client to have a long and trusting relationship, through all that life hands us. For designer Erica Islas and her client Judith Ang, this relationship helped smooth the way for a delicate Los...
Aspire Metro Feature

Aspire Metro Feature

Excerpt: “Founder and principal designer of EMI Interior Design, Erica Islas stitches bravery and tenacity into the very blueprints of her colorful designs. Passionate about adventure and finding peace in nature, we spoke with Erica about finding inspiration...
5 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Cozy

5 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Cozy

1. Paint on wall – soothing color 2. Textured textiles on pillows, bedding or throw blanket 3. Lighting on bedside – perfect opportunity to pick a glass or metal element- choose a material that is NOT found in the room to introduce something new. 4. Comfortable...
Shelter in Place and Design

Shelter in Place and Design

Stay at home orders has everyone thinking about their homes and wanting to improve them.  More than ever, people are living in their spaces and noticing things they didn’t before. I’ve enjoyed the calls and emails asking for advice and hearing the enthusiasm...
Zephyr Designer Retreat 2019

Zephyr Designer Retreat 2019

Most likely if you have heard of Zephyr you associate them with one the best ventilation in the market but did you know they also do beverage Refrigeration? I didn’t – just learned this at the Zephyr Design And Experience Center In San Francisco. Learned...
Snyder Diamond Blog Feature

Snyder Diamond Blog Feature

A big thank you to Synder Diamond for this fun interview published in his “MY LA” blog series. We cover all of my favorite topics in the interview including… Arts + Culture Finding Wellness My Favorite Restaurants Giving Back My Background and much...
Studio City Hillside Renovation

Studio City Hillside Renovation

This Kitchen renovation project was all about creating a functional working kitchen for a family of five. The layout seemed to work out for them and so changing the footprint was not a priority. Top on the List was this Laundry area. The client and her family needed a...
Mar Vista Kitchen Renovation

Mar Vista Kitchen Renovation

Who doesn’t LOVE a Before and After reveal? I know that’s always one of my favorites! In this kitchen renovation project, we did not need to reconfigure the layout. It was a very functional space from the beginning, just dated and dark. We did take out...
Color of the Year 2019

Color of the Year 2019

Every year since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has unveiled a hue that tries to capture the collective mood of the country, influencing what consumers will soon see in home decor, fashion and beauty and product design.  It’s always exciting to see what the...
Inspiration from Lamps Plus

Inspiration from Lamps Plus

Here is a video from the Sunset Idea House Beverly Hills 2018 Premiere Party. This video gives a quick tour of the house, along with interior designer reaction to the decor and lighting. There was a lot of great lighting in...