Fabulous Flooring Ideas for a Flawless Interior
Often in interior design articles, extra emphasis is placed on popular subjects such paint and lighting. After all, these elements – and the choices made around them – can dramatically alter an environment. But there is another piece of the puzzle that is equally...
Deck Design Ideas Just In Time For Spring
One of the greatest things about West Coast living is definitely the weather. Here it is, the middle of March, and the mercury is already topping 80 degrees. Weather like this inevitably makes you want to get outside and enjoy it. A deck could be the perfect way for...
Designing a Rec Room: Throw Yourself Into It
We all could use a getaway every now and then. Someplace we can go to let loose, blow off some steam and be the slightly sillier, more carefree versions of ourselves. And while places like Puerto Vallarta, Belize and the South of France may come to mind, chances are...
Foyers, Lobbies, & Entryways: Design for your personal style
They say you only get one chance to make a first impression. They’re right. And whether we’re talking home or office, a beautiful foyer or a cool lobby area are magnificent introductions to a space. The right design can create a great mood that last through the entire...
Design Options for Closets, Wardrobes & Dressing Areas
This post, we’re going to discuss an area of your home that generally no one gets to see except you. It may often be untidy or disheveled, but the feeling of tranquility and comfort that it can bring is nearly unparalleled. It is a highly personal space. And depending...
Eileen Gould Design & Construction Wins Best Of Houzz 2017 Award
We have much to be thankful about at Eileen Gould Design and Construction. Our firm has just been chosen as a recipient of the “Best Of Houzz 2017” Award in the category of Customer Service! This is no small matter. Why? Because first and foremost, the award winners...
The Secret Power of Plants in Interior Design
Happy New Year! We’re so excited about what 2017 holds in store, and hope you are, as well. So let’s start out the gate running, shall we? How many plants do you have in your home? Are you a green thumb, boasting brilliant orchids, gorgeous ferns, and maybe even a...
Designing a Special Space For Our Pets
We dedicate this post to our beloved furry family members. Our best friends. The pals who are always there for us, even when the rest of the world seems to take a time out. Yes, our pets are infinitely dear to us. We go out of our way to find them the most...
Designing Open and Shared Workspaces
For some, especially those of us from a certain generation, the thought of an open or shared workspace may violate our ideas of what a work area should look like. The higher up you rise in the corporate world, the fewer people you’ll have to work around in your corner...
Designing Your Perfect Garage
Ladies and gentlemen, please allow us to exit the box for a few moments. Question: which space in your home is one of the least thought about, yet – with a few design and/or construction updates – could be one of the most fun, exciting and efficient areas your home...
