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Stellar Kitchen Islands: A Recipe for Style and Functionality

Whether your passion is cooking, baking, or ordering in, a kitchen island can significantly improve your kitchen experience. From extra counter space to additional storage, a well-designed kitchen island can make a world of difference.  There are various types of islands to choose from, and when designing your island, it’s crucial to consider factors such […]


U.S. Government to Help Pay for Your New Blinds!

Eco-friendly and energy-saving measures have become increasingly popular among homeowners. But did you know you can enhance your living experience while also achieving long-term savings? The government is offering a federal tax credit to encourage homeowners to make eco-friendly choices by upgrading to energy-efficient window treatments. Regulate your home’s temperature and reduce your energy bills […]


Why Homeowners Love the
Design-Build Process

Managing multiple contracts and coordinating different teams for a home project can be daunting. This is where Douglah Designs, as a design-build firm, offers a seamless experience for home projects with its single-source responsibility model. This approach means that the design and construction processes are streamlined and stress-free, and clients have a single point of […]


Discover the Benefits of One-Stop Shopping at the Luxe Home Showroom

While we are widely recognized as a design-build company that offers top-notch craftsmanship, quality, and design, there’s another aspect of our business that many of our readers may not be familiar with. This is our Luxe Home showroom, which caters to homeowners who lack professional design support for their remodeling projects and to interior designers […]


An Honest Look at Investing in a Bay Area Renovation in 2023

How can we navigate renovation realities in 2023?


Celebrating Client Wins, Personal Growth, & Memorable Moments from 2022

I know I don’t typically share personal details, but with Thanksgiving this month, it feels like the perfect time to include you in all that 2022 has held, both personally and as a team. After all, you are one of the big reasons it has been such a remarkable year. Today, I’m reflecting on client […]


Warm & Welcoming Mediterranean Inspired Home in Alamo

Lounging outdoors in the warm evenings. Laughing with friends during an intimate dinner. Watching kids play on breezy summer mornings. That’s what this busy Alamo family wanted — a Mediterranean-inspired retreat where memories could be made. Although their home had an excellent open floor plan featuring seamless indoor/outdoor living, the interior needed significant updating. We […]


Understanding Supply Chain Realities and How We Can Help You

After two years of supply chain issues, you might assume that extended timelines and material availability would have improved. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Instead, the reality is that delays and shortages are still prevalent and even worsening on some fronts. But it isn’t all bad news!  Renovations and new builds are still booming in […]


The 5 Essential Amenities of a Luxury Bathroom

What are the 5 essential amenities of a luxury bathroom? Better yet, what is considered a luxury bathroom? Last month we discussed the definition of a luxury home, which is any home that is over double the average list price in the area. A luxury bathroom is — you guessed it — a bathroom located […]


Project Reveal: Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen in Alamo, California

Take a look at this stunning reveal of a true Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen in Alamo, California!