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COLOR OF THE WEEK - NICKEL (design by crystal sinclair designs | photo by tim lenz) periwinkle - one of my personal favorite colors of all time! a soft, light, cool-toned color that mixes a soft blue with a soft violet. it 's a calming, refreshing, yet cheerful color. i think it's way under used in interiors... and fashion for that matter. in psychology the color promotes calmness, tranquility, and relaxation, reducing stress while boosting mental clarity and focus which mak

COLOR(S) OF THE WEEK - CHANTILLY LACE + SUPER WHITE who doesn't love a crisp or warm white room?! white is the most used paint color for walls and ceilings, so it's important to select the right one. as mentioned in a previous lesson post, it's best to go with a white paint for a space when the space sees a decent amount of natural light. when used in the right space, white paint makes the room feel larger, brighter, and cleaner by reflecting light (hence why the room needs n

VINTAGE LIGHTING AND HOW IT ADDS CHARACTER TO A SPACE here, we went with a mid-century modern tronchi 72" diameter crystal chandelier. the size grounds the space and creates a more intimate feeling, visually giving the living space a lower ceiling. the five layers of tronchi glass tubes really adds a touch of elegance to the more modern space we designed. it's the big throw back in the space. (design by crystal sinclair designs | photo by seth caplan) i'm not a big new years

COLOR OF THE WEEK - RAPHAEL i love a good dark color (as many of you know)! darker tones usually create a more dramatic space. burgundy, a deep reddish-purple color, is no exception! it's so warm and inviting and kind of has a mysteriousness to it. it's a rich, deep color. burgundy is named after the fine wines from france's burgundy region. raphael (CC-2), by benjamin moore is just the perfect shade of burgundy!! it's warm without being too warm but still doesn't read too pu

COLOR OF THE WEEK - INDIA YELLOW marigold - such a cheery color! it's so warm, vibrant, but still cozy. of our go-to marigold colors is india yellow by farrow and ball. it's a soft, yet strong. it's loud, but not overwhelming. it's saturated without being too saturated where it'd overpower the room. this color works well in spaces that see lots of natural light or gets at least some partial natural light. it's soft enough for a nursery or primary bedroom. it's really perfec

COLOR OF THE WEEK - NIMBUS GRAY who doesn't love a good blue?! one of our go-to blue paint colors is nimbus gray (do you prefer gray or grey? i'm team grey!) by benjamin moore. it's a soft, warm blue. it's saturated just enough to make the color POP without overpowering the room. this color works well in spaces that see lots of natural light or gets at least some partial natural light. it's soft enough for a nursery and bold enough for a dramatic kitchen. it's really a perfec

HOW TO DECIDE ON WHICH FURNITURE/ACCESSORY PIECES TO PURCHASE here you can see repetitive contrasting shapes throughout the room - circles/curves and squares/sharp edges. the accent chair, side table, ceiling light, and table lamp (not shown) are vintage. sofa is a custom piece we designed! (design by crystal sinclair designs - photo by tim lenz) you're putting a room together but not exactly sure where to start - it happens to everyone, even experienced designers. i recommen

from our office to your home or office, here's what we're currently enjoying! a great mix from old jazz to new pop. miles davis to new constellations, to billie ellish, to daft punk, cake, the black keys, willow, passion pit, berlioz, notorious B.I.G., wilco, michail kiwanuka, harry styles, vampire weekend, sheryl crow, bonobo, david bowie, and many more! it's not about what's currently trending on the radio.. we enjoy music that moves us, motivates us, and resonates with us

WHEN TO PAINT A ROOM WHITE AND WHEN NOT TO almost everyone loves a bright, white room but that doesn't mean that every room can or should be painted white. my rule - lean into the natural brightness of the space. if the room gets a lot of bright, natural light then it's perfect for a few gallons of white paint. if however, the room does not get a lot of natural light or doesn't get any at all, then it's best not to paint it a bright color. painting a room with little or no n

welcome to the CSD blog! seeing the holidays are right around the corner, for our first post we thought it would be fun to do a holiday gift guide featuring item selections from each of our wonderful team members - raquel, kim, gaby, alli, ben, and myself! we hope you enjoy. i think each group of selections our team members made really represents each of their styles. it was a really fun exercise to do! we'll add posts to our blog every so often. about how projects are movin