by EMI | May 1, 2024 | Design Tips
We shop online too! Here are some of our favorite online shops. This page contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
by EMI | Feb 13, 2023 | featured
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...
by EMI | Sep 2, 2022 | Design Tips, featured, Features
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...
by EMI | Aug 3, 2020 | Bedroom, Design Tips
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...
by EMI | Apr 29, 2020 | Design Tips, Home Decor
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...
by EMI | Dec 3, 2019 | Design Tips
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...
by EMI | Jun 1, 2019 | Design Tips
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...
by EMI | Jan 9, 2019 | Design Tips, Kitchen, 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...
by EMI | Dec 15, 2018 | Design Tips, 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...
by EMI | Dec 11, 2018 | Design Tips, Home Decor, Renovation
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...
