Sonoma: A Designer’s Guide

Sonoma: A Designer’s Guide

In this guide, we will delve into the vibrant tapestry of Sonoma, from the charming wineries and rustic farmhouses to the sleek modern abodes and eclectic boutiques, Sonoma offers a diverse range of design inspirations that will leave you awe-struck. Our guide includes the best 3 Sonoma getaways. Mini-vacation, here we come!

To start here are picturesque places to get away and stay the night.

MANKA’S INVERNESS LODGE

A wonderful rustic experience with a great breakfast. The wood used for the interior of the cabin along with the couches, reading chair, and flannels are warm, completely comforting, and soothing.

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Bar Hana

BELTANE RANCH

The joy of this charming little bed & breakfast is the beautiful grounds. This is a popular wedding location so I do my best to stay here on non-wedding weekends and then plan winery trips during the day. It is a working ranch so what you eat is mostly grown there. They also have a tennis court.

The joy of this charming little bed & breakfast is the beautiful grounds. This is a popular wedding location so I do my best to stay here on non-wedding weekends and then plan winery trips during the day. It is a working ranch so what you eat is mostly grown there. They also have a tennis court.

INDIAN SPRINGS RESORT & SPA

The hot spring pool is to die for and soothes the weary soul. They are also known for their very relaxing mud baths. In the cooler dusk and dawn a steam covers the large pool. Grab some morning coffee or tea by the indoor or outdoor fireplace. If you can pull yourself away from the pool and neighborhood eateries there is also shuffleboard, bocce ball, bicycles, Yoga, and Pilates on site.

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Take the first step towards creating your dream space. Weather you are a couple with multiple homes looking for a decorator near you, a hotelier doing a redesign, or a developer looking for top-notch interior design services near you, Rachel Blindauer and her team are here to bring your vision to life. With our wealth of experience and expertise, we can create stunning and functional spaces that exceed your expectations and bring you to a new height of design and sophistication.

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Design Details Make All the Difference

Design Details Make All the Difference

I love when historic design details mask a fully modern and state of the art & tech savy home. This estate is proof you can have everything state of the art but aesthetically work with a historic home.

 

I attended a soirée at Stonebrook Estate early in October and I have to say I’m still thinking about the barbecue grill and how it was state of the art but made to aesthetically work with the historic home. Design details make all the difference, but the devil really is in the details.

 

I’m also a fan of strong axes in architecture and landscape which this home also does quite well. One axis is the circulation axis going through the center of the home extending to a grassy knoll. The secondary architecture/interior axis runs from the southern wing and main living quarters through the pool terminating at the cabana. The southern wing is a rectangle that runs generally east to west ensuring that that full wing will have sunlight bathing the interiors all day long.

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Tips on Hiring an Interior Designer

Tips on Hiring an Interior Designer

Getting your dream home designed can be an incredibly exciting and satisfying experience. If you’ve never worked with a designer before, getting started with the process can seem complicated and confusing. To help out, I have put together some questions to ask your interior designer and tips on hiring an interior designer.

FINDING A DESIGNER

Many of my clients find me through my previous clients or by coming across me online.  Interior designers keep a portfolio of their designs. Browse through as many portfolios as you can, noting photos that fit with your vision for your home. If you are in love with the work of a designer located elsewhere, reach out to them to confirm that they would be willing to take the job in your location and see if they have the necessary permits and licenses needed to work in your area. Rachel Blindauer Interior Design has permits to operate in Florida, California, and Massachusetts that I have obtained for my clients with multiple homes and offices.

TRAINING VARIES & STATE REGULATIONS VARY

While most states I have worked in doesn’t require the NCIDQ exam to do commercial interiors, Florida does. Commercial Interior design requires knowledge of building codes/safety regulations, and the budget spent per sq ft is also low compared to residential, which restricts your vendors/product selections. Residential Interior Designers don’t have to pass the NCIDQ exam but while some designers have 6-7 years of college training plus field experience like myself, not all do. Interior decorators decorate but often do not have any training, some might have some to no experience, or perhaps are really just in a sales position at a store. Personally, I don’t consider people earning a commission on how much furniture they sell you as designers. I have heard nightmares from clients that had a “free” designer fill their home with furniture. Nothing actually fit and none of it was returnable to do the custom nature of upholstery and finishes. Lack of measuring, compensation based on sales and a lack of experience can result in costly mistakes, so make sure you select your designer well.

PERSONALITY AND COMPATIBILITY

Interior designing is a personal process. It involves opening up your home to a designer and sharing your likes and dislikes with them. Planning and executing takes time and sometimes a year or longer, depending on the size of the project. When you’re choosing your designer, make sure your personalities are compatible and that you are comfortable with them.

DECISION MAKING

Plan your interior design project around a time when you can focus and give it due attention. Schedule your meetings with the designer when all decision-makers are available and make your meetings more efficient by preparing ahead with notes and questions. Couples should align their direction together before meetings. When it comes to big decisions, take time to consider the options, and make sure you love your choice and how it will all look together.

If you don’t like a particular choice, let your designer know. Rachel Blindauer advises “I look at hundreds of products, designs, and layouts before I present, so if one doesn’t suit your taste or budget, I’ll have backups. If what you want doesn’t exist I can also custom design the items.”

THE WAIT

Rugs, shipping, and custom pieces can take some time to be created. Often projects take a year from initial concept to installation. There will also be times when things don’t go as planned. A part of the design may need to be revised on-site, or an item could get broken during shipping or installation, etc. During these times, trust your designer. One of the benefits of hiring a professional is that they are proficient in handling these scenarios.

INSTALLATION

During the final installation, I generally advise my clients to leave and even go on a short vacation if possible. The installation is the stage interior designers plan for months in advance. At our firm we bring in accessories, flowers, etc. to perfect the home then do a photoshoot. Following this, we do a big reveal and then leave the accessories temporarily in the home for the clients to determine if they want to purchase any of them.

TIME, COST, AND QUALITY

Consider the three factors of Time, Cost, and Quality, and rank them according to your priorities. While every designer will do their best to optimize all three aspects, knowing how you rank them will let them know what to focus on. Whether you need the design and installation to fit within a tight budget or a short timeline, let the designer know from the start of the project. The design firm will need to analyze if they can help you achieve it before they even start. A good design team will strive to meet these objectives while providing the best interior design to the client.

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