by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Feb 13, 2017 | Bathrooms, Interior Design, Kitchens, Redesign, Remodeling
If you’re embarking on a kitchen or bath remodel, one of your most important decisions is the countertop. Which materials are available and what are the pros and cons of each? Let me give you an overview of your choices, and my take on each. Granite: I get asked...
by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Sep 12, 2016 | Home Decorating, Kitchens, Redesign, Styles & Trends
When it comes to interior design, many people find it easier to tell you what they don’t like rather than what they do like. Can you describe your own design style? Are you traditional? Modern? Contemporary? Classic? One reason it’s so difficult for us to pin down one...
by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Mar 24, 2015 | Color, Interior Design
I recently went on a vacation to New England, where the fall foliage was magnificent. The beautiful oranges, reds and golds were truly a feast for the eyes. Let’s not underestimate California, however. In wine country, we have a fall foliage extravaganza of our own...
by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Mar 2, 2015 | Accessories, Art, Color
Are you wishing for some color in your rooms without having to paint your walls? Try one or more of these tips to add an instant punch to your room. 1. Add artwork Many homes I visit have empty walls with no art, or artwork that is too small for their walls. Stores...
by Anna Jacoby Interiors | Feb 3, 2015 | Bedrooms, Color, Interior Design
Purple is a wonderful color. It combines the passion of red with the tranquility of blue, and the result is beautifully multi-layered and unique. Color psychologists have determined that purple is the color of imagination and spirituality. Purple promotes harmony of...