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Oakland Magazine May 2015

Oakland Magazine May 2015

SCD in Oakland Magazine: the hottest looks in kitchens

Sarah Coombs June 18, 2015

Redoing your kitchen can be a scary proposition. That doesn't mean you need to play it safe, though. I've got a primer on how to create a space that will thrill you now, and be appealing for a long time to come. I wrote this article for a recent issue of Oakland Magazine, and I've excerpted the text for you in this post.

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In Press, The Low Down Tags kitchen, trend, brass, color
Oakland Magazine May 2015

Oakland Magazine May 2015

SCD in Oakland Magazine: houseplants liven things up

Sarah Coombs May 24, 2015

No matter what your style, your home is bound to be improved by a bit of green. Yes, money helps, of course, but I'm talking about that other green: houseplants. Nothing else provides the same beautifully sculptural quality; they're just the ticket for making your room come alive. However, not all plants are created equal, and there are a few rules for deploying them successfully. I wrote about the topic for a recent issue of Oakland Magazine, and I've excerpted the text for you in this post. 

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In Press, The Low Down Tags houseplants, fiddle leaf fig tree
Oakland Magazine April 2015

Oakland Magazine April 2015

SCD in Oakland Magazine: hip ways to display family photos

Sarah Coombs May 12, 2015

If you're fortunate enough to enjoy a happy family, you've likely got one big design challenge on your hands. How do you display all the photos? You could cluster a bunch of little frames around the house, sure, but that's not a particularly modern look. And the dusting! No one wants that. Luckily there are plenty of great alternatives, and I wrote about them for a recent issue of Oakland Magazine. Read on for more.

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In Press, The Low Down Tags photography, art, display
Oakland Magazine March 2015

Oakland Magazine March 2015

SCD in Oakland Magazine: how to decorate with neutrals

Sarah Coombs March 17, 2015

Neutral rooms get a bad wrap. People think they're safe, even boring, and in the wrong hands that certainly can be the case. But it doesn't have to be. Anyone can create a neutral room that's layered, complex, and beautifully tasteful, so long as they follow some simple guidelines. Check out my article in the latest issue of Oakland Magazine for more.

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In Press, The Low Down Tags neutrals, Laura Martin Bovard
via kararosenlund.com

via kararosenlund.com

Benches long and low

Sarah Coombs February 24, 2015

What's one piece of furniture that can carve an entryway out of nearly any space? A bench. My ode to this lowly piece of furniture follows.

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In The Low Down Tags entry, bench, backless

SCD featured on Above & Beyond: how to hide your tv

Sarah Coombs February 9, 2015

Large, hulking, unattractive TVs: they make living rooms everywhere just a little less pretty. That is, unless you know how to hide them in plain sight. I've got lots of tips and tricks for solving this common design challenge, and I was thrilled to be quoted in an article about it for Above & Beyond, Bed, Bath & Beyond's design blog.

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In Press, The Low Down Tags Bed bath and beyond, tv
Oakland Magazine, January 2015

Oakland Magazine, January 2015

SCD in Oakland Magazine: top designer collaborations

Sarah Coombs January 27, 2015

What would you say if I told you there were a way to get a designer look in your home, even if the budget didn't allow for hiring a pro? My latest article for Oakland Magazine has the scoop.

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In Press, The Low Down Tags Novogratz, Oh Joy!, Tilton Fenwick, Nate Berkus, Target, cb2
Home of Analisse Taft, via House Beautiful

Home of Analisse Taft, via House Beautiful

The camp stool, both cunning and cute

Sarah Coombs December 12, 2014

What's inexpensive, handy, and altogether useful at holiday time and beyond? The camp stool.

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In The Low Down, Objects Of Interest Tags camp stool, Pearl River Mart, folding chair
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