2. Metal: Essential elements for interior home decor trends in 2024: chrome, steel, and aluminum are everywhere. Think about applications such as furniture legs, hardware, lighting fixtures and accessories.

Built by QDM Construction

3. Jewel tones: Saturated hues of precious gem tones are hitting our 2024 design trends. Designers are getting more requests for the bolder colors. Warm neutrals are on the move still from cool grays and stark whites to warmer beiges and creamy whites. Comfort colors of taupe and mushroom have become very popular, and easy to work with.

4. Herringbone: A hot go-to herringbone design is a classic element being used in the remodel home industry for both bath and kitchens. Look for it in backsplashes and floor designs.

5. Woven textures: No better way to add in contrast and visual interest to any space than by use of layering wool rugs, woven grass cloth wallpaper or refabricating of dining room chairs with textured vibrant fabrics. Creates a finished home that feels tied together and adds more cozy warmth to the space.

6. Energy efficiency: We are seeing more and more clients being interested in sustainable upgrades for their home. Some upgrades include adding solar, battery backups, car-charging equipment, heat pumps, natural ventilation, air filtering and window coverings.

Hunter Douglas Duette Cellular shades keep your home warm when its cold out and cool when its hot. This is because the cellular design helps to insulate the window and keep the temperature inside the house where you want it.

Might be a smart time to incorporate energy-efficient elements into your home. That’s because the Inflation Reduction Act allows for up to $14,000 in tax rebates and credits to homeowners for adding items like solar panels, energy-efficient electric appliances and insulation.

Photo by Hunter Douglas

7. Kitchen upgrades: Our clients are choosing to add upgrades to their kitchen to make them more organized and convenient. Adding features like appliance garages, pull-out spice racks, knife drawers, lazy Susan’s and prep sinks all help keep the kitchen clean and tidy.

Built by A Finished Home

8. Kitchen Islands: Islands are considered the hub of the kitchen. The design and functionality of islands are very important to homeowners as that is where most prep is done and where people gather. A lot of clients have been opting for statement islands that create a focal point in the space. By using a dramatic paint color, busy countertop veining, or a waterfall edge, all add visual interest to the kitchen. Having an island with maximum seating and maybe even a beverage fridge will allow guests to grab a drink without getting in the way of the cook.

Built by A Finished Home

9. Spa-like bathrooms: A spa-like bathroom is the goal of many homeowners. Using lavish materials to create a visual appealing design and add functionality is key. Things like bold focal-point tile walls, raised wet-room floors for tub and shower, multiple shower heads, steam options, curbless designs and heated benches and floors throughout the whole bathroom or separated sections. We will continue to see these items in spaces because of their lavish and relaxing qualities.

Built by DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

10. Bathroom vanities: For years white vanities were the preferred choice amongst homeowners. However, now people are wanting a wood look vanity or something with color to bring character into the space. We have also seen a lot of clients choose to add makeup vanities into their bathrooms. They include features like specialized storage, unique lighting, drawer outlets and cabinet towers for added storage. Who wouldn’t want a special area to get ready in the morning and have everything organized at the same time!

Built by Gayler Design Build

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As your remodel project continues through the design process don’t forget that each remodel is unique and requires exceptional decision making so that no detail is ever left out. Knowing your design style for the space, along with the furniture needs, will coincide with the remodel concept. This includes ordering a selection of new larger pieces of furniture, area rugs, and lighting while the remodel is in process. The addition of both new accessories and art will add in the personality of the homeowner. These products produce and capture the uniqueness of the new space.

So how and where do you start your furniture selections? Each space being remodeled needs to be considered, so you can plan out a perfect layout. The right furniture style and size can make all the difference in how your remodeled space looks and feels. You can get inspiration from Pinterest, Houzz, and Instagram for remodel or furniture ideas that will inspire you. Referencing back to those photos will give you and your designer a better idea of what you are wanting for your space. Always consider your lifestyle as you and your family plan out each space. What type of seating areas are needed? Do you need space for large parties and gatherings? How will the spaces be used in your next phases of life?

We feel it is especially useful to have a floor plan drawn up by DGI, with the furniture in place to start the selection process. Always start with your larger pieces such as sofas, dining tables, and beds. Follow those selections with the smaller items like assorted tables, rugs, and lounge chairs. Accessories, lamps, and artwork will be your final choices to pull the spaces together.

We are here at DGI to help guide you, not only for your upcoming remodel, but also for any new remodeled spaces that have furniture needs. We always collaborate with our clients by using a combination of newly ordered furniture pieces along with their existing pieces. You would be surprised to see how amazing a reupholstered sofa or chair of yours can transform the new space. “On completion, we pride ourselves on the final touch to make sure everything is just perfect. We feel that our finishing touch to any home interior, is the key for tying room designs together and making the space live-in ready,” says interior designer Dorene Gomez, CCIDC certified and NARI member.

So let us take your remodel to the next level. DGI carries over 300 vendors with plenty of options to choose from for all our clients needs. Whether you just need a few accessories or a whole house of new furniture, we can help you select the perfect pieces. We will create a well-executed plan to meet your budget and will complement your new design. Our goal is to help our clients during all phases of their project. We love seeing our clients spaces come together from construction to a final beautifully designed space.

We are sharing one of our favorite kitchen remodels that included an intimate new den with space for two.

Kitchen Remodel:

Two kitchen islands = a chef’s dream! Don’t you love how one island can be used for prep and the other island can be for cooking and entertaining! This kitchen also shows off its fun elements like its unique center island shape, along with its contrasting Vadera Amara Nuova Quartz countertops from “All Natural Stone”. Without a doubt, this kitchen is a real showstopper with all of its Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances!

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An Intimate Space for two:

Once the clients remodel began, we worked with the spaces for a new furniture layout to meet their needs. A beautifully designed den for two would capture the needs of the clients. A relaxing and intimate space designed with a cozy fireplace and dual cabinets to house all their needs. Having coffee in the morning while enjoying the new view of the gardens was going to be the client’s dream come true.

Proposed Floor Plan

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Photography by Mark Gebhardt

To learn more about Mark Gebhardt’s photography, visit his website at http://markgebhardt.com/ or email him at mark@markgebhardt.com.

These beautiful spaces were built by Gayler Design Build. Gayler Design Build, is an award winning design-build company in Danville that has been in business since 1961. We have had the pleasure to partner with them for over 18 years. On-time and on-budget for an astonishing 23 year stretch, Gayler Design Build continues its growth and evolution as an unrivaled, third-generation, family owned design-build residential remodeling firm. They specialize in residential kitchen, bath, whole house remodels, as well as additions of any size, including ADU’s. If you are looking for the perfect contractor in the Tri-Valley and Lamorinda areas give Gayler Design Build a call at 925-820-0185 or email them at office@GaylerDesignBuild.com.

Riggs Distributing, the exclusive distributor of Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove appliances in Northern California and Hawaii is excited to open its new San Francisco Design Center showroom this Fall! The new showroom is the first luxury kitchen appliance space in the iconic San Francisco Design Center and features 100 appliances and an interactive kitchen that allows guests to experience these legendary, innovative and stylish products first-hand. Riggs’ chefs and consultants will be in the showroom to demonstrate and answer any questions regarding Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooking and Cove dishwashing appliances.

If you are looking to add any Sub-Zero, Wolf, or Cove appliances to your kitchen give them a call at (415)-582-6717or visit them in person at Riggs San Francisco Design Center Showroom: 101 Henry Adams St., Galleria #144, San Francisco, CA 94103.

Hunter Douglas:

Adding custom shades to any space in your home will make the room feel more comfortable, private, and protect your furniture from sun damage. With a wide variety of shade options, Hunter Douglas is our go-to for all of our client’s needs. Guaranteed to last with a lifetime limited warranty.

Our favorite system to use in client’s homes is Powerview. Did you know 50% of Hunter Douglas sales are Powerview? One of its striking qualities is the ease. With one press of a remote (or tap of your phone) your shades will seamlessly go up in sync. If you are looking for new shades for your home give us a call and we will help you pick the perfect style for you.

Keep us in mind for all your remodeling and furniture needs. Contact us for an appointment at (925)-889-9424 or email us at info@dorenegomezinteriors.com. To keep up to date with Dorene Gomez Interiors check out our blog on our website for more content!

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Spring is a time of rebirth that we can sense all around us. Embrace the spring season for your home by simply following these three steps:

1) By sprinkling in bright colors and adding new accessories, art, pillows, and rugs, it will bring the outside in to blend both your outdoor space and interior of your home together.

2) Think about painting a few rooms for a very quick makeover and it’s super easy. The color green could be a good choice because it brings in the outdoors and welcomes the new season.

3) Did someone say candles? Adding some new fresh scents such as Pottery Barn’s Pink Jasmine or REPLICA’s Springtime in the Park can make your whole house smell like spring.

Alamo Kitchen Project

Alamo Master Bedroom Project

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Photos by Mark Gebhardt Photography

To learn more about Mark Gebhardt’s photography, visit his website at http://markgebhardt.com/ or email him at mark@markgebhardt.com.

This renovated master bath remodel was inspired by the homeowner admitting that they simply could no longer stand the old space. Plumbing was outdated, vanity cabinets lacked storage, along with the space having no design interest.

A grander entrance to the shower with a show stopping cantilevered bench, luxurious polished nickel plumbing finishes from Brizo and Watermark was the answer for beauty and function. Duel floating vanity cabinets with under cabinet lighting and electrical drawers docking systems would keep the countertop surfaces free from makeup, bath, and hair products. All the personal indulgences of custom details were used like a five star hotel!

Let Dorene Gomez Interiors help you reimagine your space, so it better fits your needs and lifestyle. Did you know we are a NARI (National Association of the Remodel Industry) award winning business for the last five years? With awards in both the Bay Area Remmies and CotY Regionals. We have been recognized for outstanding achievement for both our kitchens and baths. Our award-winning designs reflect experience, passion for design, and a driving force that has allowed for a “no limits” attitude.

Keep us in mind for all your remodeling and furniture needs. Contact us for an appointment at (925)-889-9424 or email us at info@dorenegomezinteriors.com. To keep up to date with Dorene Gomez Interiors check out our blog on our website for more content!

Don’t forget about your outdoor spaces. In our next newsletter, we will give you some tips for making your outdoor space inviting and show you the grand reveal of our latest remodeled outdoor space!

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The first way you can extend your summer is by creating a new layout of your current furniture. Rather than having your fireplace as the main focal point in your living room, try moving your indoor furniture to face your windows or French doors. This will open your living spaces to the outdoors and entice you to want to go outside more. Stretching indoor and outdoor spaces together combines indoor comforts with outdoor serenity. Summer is all about having fun, so why not have fun with changing fabrics on a few of your furniture pieces. Reupholstering a chair or ottoman in a fun color can give it new life and make you fall in love with your space all over again.

Please don’t forget about those outdoor spaces as well. Outfit your space with comfy cushions, cozy throws, and earth-tone hues. Try changing out your outdoor cushions and adding some whimsical colorful pillows. Having cozy outdoor throws on hand will encourage you to go outside more in the evenings. Keeping the same color palette as you have indoors will seamlessly extend your living space from inside to outside. Looking out your windows will make you smile again knowing you haven’t given up on the season. These tricks work year-round and eventually will evoke the feeling of fall.

Painting your indoor and outdoor furniture pieces can also give you the same effect of seamlessly extending your living spaces. Customize them with a coat of primer and add a glossy, colorful finish in green or blue. But if you’d rather start fresh, we carry hundreds of furniture lines and accessory vendors to fit everyone’s needs and price points. For example, some furniture companies we carry are Lexington, Sherrill Furniture, Hooker Furniture, Century Furniture, Tropitone, Bernhardt, Kravet, and many more. Get your home accessorized with vendors like Uttermost, John Richard, and Global Views. Whichever your interior design style is, we can help you figure out which furniture pieces are the right ones for you.

Another way to extend your summer is to change out the lighting in your home. When you think of the winter months you probably think of dim and amber lighting. Try LED bulbs, available in a variety of colors from classic warm white to cool blueish white that mimics natural daylight. For some reason if your home still feels dark, move your large furniture pieces away from covering your windows. If you don’t have a lot of natural light in your space try bringing in mirrors. Unique mirrors will bring interest to the space while also bringing in more light. Placing a mirror on an opposite wall as a window will increase the amount of light there is in a room.

Removing heavy window treatments and redressing those windows with Hunter Douglas shades can also let the light in and make your rooms appear larger and brighter. Hunter Douglas shades are available in lighter weight fabrics for a brighter space or room darkening fabrics for sun control or a day sleeper. You can even control the light, make your windows more energy efficient, and use their superior remote control PowerView system to operate them. Letting the natural light shine through is a great way to keep your home bright like summer time.

Lastly, accessories can make all the difference in your home. Bringing in natural materials like rattan, wicker, wood, linen, along with light fabrics will help make your home feel bright and airy. Switching out your decorative pillows for each season is a great way to keep things looking fresh. Here at Dorene Gomez Interiors we carry several fabric vendors to help you create your own custom pillows. Try adding pops of color with new pillows to match the season. Beautiful sunflower pillows are perfect for transitioning from summer to early fall. Take cues from nature and mix summer greens and early autumn yellows, golds, coral, rose, and burgundy colors for accents. Add more color by swapping out your art and accessories to bring more personality to your space. Fresh flowers and plants will bring the outdoors in and improve your homes air quality as well. Extending summer in your home is always a good idea in our eyes.

Keep us in mind to help you extend summer in your home. Contact us at 925-889-9424 or email us at info@dorenegomezinteriors.com. To keep up to date with Dorene Gomez Interiors check out our blog on our website for more content!

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For remodels in 2021, we expect to see an abundance of natural and metal materials being used for both indoor and outdoor living spaces. Since we are spending more time at home, we have developed a deeper appreciation of nature and its beauty. We finally have the time to take a step back and really take in the environment around us. Bringing in natural elements into your design is the perfect way to really feel connected to nature.

Do you feel like your home needs a fresh look? The perfect place to start your home renovation is the almighty kitchen. The average person spends up to 80% of their time in this multipurpose space. With all the time we have spent in our kitchens this past year, why not give it a refresh to give it more function.

Some outdoor nature elements to bring into your new remodeled kitchen design are natural wood, metal finishes, and a pop of color. Natural wood cabinets will link together with your indoor and outdoor spaces. Try using metal finishes for cabinet hardware in black, copper, gold, or weathered nickel. Contrasting your remodeled kitchen island in blue or green paint introduces new color as a focal point. What a fun touch to mimic the sky and trees through your kitchen window. These few design ideas will make your space feel closer to nature.

At the same time, let’s get your kitchen functioning better. Try adding more pull-out drawers or an appliance garage. Adding pull-out drawers maximizes storage, provides easier access and streamlines your cooking. Appliance garages keep small appliances behind closed doors, reduces counter clutter, and make more room on your countertops for food prepping. When thinking of starting a kitchen remodel, keep these decluttering tips in mind.

To bring things into perspective, “Annual expenditures for renovation and repair of the owner-occupied housing stock are expected to rise from about their current level of $332 billion to $337 billion by the latter half of 2021, the Joint Center noted.” With the changes that are happening in the world around us, more people are working from home and teaching their children from home. More people are also seeing a value of a home gym. With every spot in your home being used, for the first time, you realize what isn’t working for you and your family. Whether you are wanting a partial renovation or a full house remodel, we can help you with the process of making your home more functional and enjoyable for you and your family.

Hunter Douglas Energy Smart Style Savings Event

If you have been thinking about getting new window coverings, now is the perfect time. Not only will it start to get warmer as we head into springtime, but Hunter Douglas is having a rebate savings sale right now through March 22^nd. They are offering several new rebates for many of their products. Dorene Gomez Interiors is an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer and can get you those savings.

Having the right insulating window shades for your home reduces energy loss so you can stay comfortable all year long. Updated shades available in a variety of colors and styles can give you a small refresh to your home. If you are in the market for new window fashions, now might be the time to buy!

Keep us in mind to help you refresh your home for spring. Contact us at 925-889-9424 or email us at info@dorenegomezinteriors.com. To keep up to date with Dorene Gomez Interiors check out our blog on our website for more content!

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WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME FOR WINTER

Want to fall in love with your home again? After many years of wear and tear on your furniture, your room spaces have started to feel wrong and disjointed. Why not spruce up a few of your main seating spaces with new furniture for the holidays. You know you wanted to get started earlier, but time just got away from you. No better time than now to get started.

If you are feeling that your living spaces are not flowing together, a furniture plan by a professional interior designer may be just what is needed. There are areas in the home where new furniture can really make a big impact. Think about your living room which connects to spaces like dining rooms, family rooms, and kitchen spaces. Beautiful, interesting, and seamless spaces need to be cohesive and flow together so that they make sense.

Photo by Mark Gebhardt Photography

Don’t forget that that the fabrics chosen are equally as important as the furniture plan. To continue to get that seamless flow throughout the main spaces in your home, use a multitude of fabrics like solids, textures, and patterns in the same color family to make the rooms seem more fluid as they interconnect together. You may even find that reupholstering some of your favorite pieces will mix well with the new and look wonderful for decades to come.

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Need some inspiration or a little encouragement? Here at DGI we are experienced designers that will help you reflect your personal style in your home. We would be happy to offer our advice and expertise for any of your needs.

HUNTER DOUGLAS ENERGY SAVING WINDOW TREATMENTS

Our number one energy saving tip during the winter months is to use energy efficient insulated shades to drastically prevent heat from escaping from your home. “According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), About 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows. In cooling seasons, about 76% of sunlight that falls on standard double-pane windows enters to become heat.” You could save a ton of money throughout the years by just adding shades to your windows.

Winter is a natural time to transition your home for the cooler temperatures. During the summer, scheduling your motorized shades to close at midday keeps your home from overheating. In the wintertime, scheduling them to open during the day will invite natural sunlight to warm your home. With motorized window treatments, there is less need for air conditioning and heating and more opportunity for energy savings. You can save about 30% on your energy bill by combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with recommended insulation, air sealing, and thermostat settings, while reducing environmental emissions. There’s no better time than now to start thinking about insulating those windows with energy efficient Hunter Douglas shades to keep your home warm and cozy for the winter months.

Why Hunter Douglas shades? They have a wide range of designs to fit all your needs, whether that’s style, color, privacy, light control, child safety, smart home shade automation, etc. Not only does Hunter Douglas have all those things, but they also have shades that will insulate a room, are energy efficient, and can protect from UV rays that can damage your floors, ruin artwork, and cause fading to furniture. “As the innovator of the first cellular shade, Hunter Douglas is committed to making the most energy-efficient window treatments to save energy and keep your home comfortable.” Need a solution for saving energy? We would recommend PowerView Automation.

Here is a video that explains a little more on how PowerView Automation works.

Keep us in mind to help you dress up your space for the holidays. Contact us at 925-889-9424 or email us at info@dorenegomezinteriors.com. To keep up to date with Dorene Gomez Interiors check out our blog on our website for more content!

DORENE GOMEZ

OWNER & CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGNER

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