The Retreat is a boutique, resort-style community in Midway City, California, that is custom-designed for its 55+ residents who are diverse, cultured, and well traveled. Inspired by Spanish colonial architecture, the project imparts a sophisticated update to this classic style, with a finish palette of
Custom made built-ins are a way to add instant character and personalization to a new home. Built-ins free up valuable floor space, provide additional storage and can be designed to complement the overall interior theme of the home. Customized built-ins give buyers a peek into
The last couple of years have inspired many new trends in home design. Incorporating dedicated bar spaces has gained huge popularity with people spending more of their time at home. Once thought of as a luxury, integrating home wine bars, coffee bars and refreshment bars
It’s a new year, and there’s a spirit of optimism and renewal as people focus on personal health and wellness. The home can encourage better habits and routines through well thought out spaces and design. There’s an uptick in floor plan square footage and a
Now more than ever, people are seeking out places for privacy and calm in the home. A bathroom space should create moments of serenity, relaxation and rejuvenation. They should be areas of retreat, places to stay for a while – a tranquil balm that soothes
Creating unique, design-forward multi-family interiors is a balancing act between form and function. Spaces should inspire and uplift while having a broader appeal to residents of all ages and style persuasions. To that end, lighting choice must be carefully considered to suit a room’s purpose
Since 1978, Design Tec has been providing full-service interior design to the homebuilding industry. We design projects from inception to completion and collaborate with our clients on every detail throughout each phase. In 2018, we established Design Tec Commercial — a designated studio that specializes
A bare sofa or bed can act as a blank canvas for creating a look that expresses a unique design sensibility. One of the easiest ways we like to bring life and visual interest into a living space is with accent pillows. This versatile and
As designers, we're constantly creating, reinventing, and thinking outside the box to give our projects a fresh take or special twist. Because of this, it's imperative that we approach our work with intention from start to finish. We're honored to be featured on Stikwood's Design
Is layering a rug over carpet a no-no or a no-brainer? It might surprise some people to learn that adding a rug over carpet doesn’t break any rules and it’s actually a fun way to bring another layer of interest to a flat weave, neutral
