Design & Remodeling Blog

For more than 20 years, Douglah Designs has had the pleasure of getting to know hundreds of homeowners all across Lafayette and the Lamorinda area. Our clients have welcomed us not only into their homes but into their lives as well. Being a part of... 

(Photo above: Neolith sintered surfaces, carried in our showroom. Sintered surfaces are manufactured by combining materials from various types of natural stone.) With improving manufacturing technologies and evolving trends, more and more homeowners have been swapping out their old countertops for something fresh. Today’s options... 

For more than 20 years, we’ve put in the hard work to provide our clients with high quality and dependable services that exceed expectations and make dream homes a reality. Completing a project is absolutely rewarding. But it’s also meaningful to know how much of... 

At Luxe Home, we believe that creating a beautiful living space is something to celebrate. We also find that the process for creating that space is different for each and every client. That’s why Luxe Home provides a customized experience for every project and budget... 

Most seasoned homeowners have at least one construction horror story. Maybe the contractor blew through the budget like a kid through a candy store with little to show for it. Or perhaps the construction went smoothly and seemed well done, but a year later a... 

We took a moment to sit down with Laura Arkell, a designer at the Luxe Home showroom, to discuss tile, technology and more! Many design enthusiasts would agree you have a dream job! How did you become a Designer at Luxe Home? My initial entry... 

These clients came to us with a very rustic Mediterranean-style home with adobe walls. We began a discussion about a complete home makeover and sought to better understand their vision for the project. They liked the rustic feel, but wanted to update the general look.... 

Think about your bathroom for a moment… When planning your remodel you’d probably consider upgrading all the usual suspects: the shower or tub, flooring, toilet, basin, faucet and light fixtures, right? Well there’s another step you can take to turn your bathroom into the dream... 

For most people, bathing is an unremarkable, everyday pastime. We get in the shower or bathtub for a few minutes everyday with the simple goal of cleaning our bodies and feeling refreshed. Bathing becomes nothing more than a means to an end, a daily chore... 

Tame the Tangle We all dream of achieving that clean-counter look featured in design magazines. You know the one. The quartz kitchen counters cleared of everything except a coffee maker, sleek hand soap dispenser, and tastefully arranged floral bouquet. Or the office desk featuring nothing...