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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

SCD in Oakland Magazine: the right renovation

Sarah Coombs October 6, 2014

From my latest article for Oakland Magazine:

Interior designers are asked this question a lot, especially when it comes to kitchens: "How much can I change it without changing everything?" . . . The good news is that you can change a lot without changing everything. But there are a few guidelines for determining the best course of action for a kitchen redo.

Curious about those guidelines? Read on to find out more.

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In Press, The Low Down Tags renovation, kitchen
Oakland Magazine September 2014

Oakland Magazine September 2014

SCD in Oakland Magazine: newest looks in kitchens

Sarah Coombs September 5, 2014

From my article in the latest issue of Oakland Magazine:

For years, white kitchens have reigned supreme. It’s easy to see why. They’re clean, bright, and tasteful; they’ll always be classic. But there’s a new kind of style on the block, and it’s closing in on the standing champ. 

Want to know more about this shiny new look? Read on!

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In Press, The Low Down, Inspiration Tags kitchen, Oakland Magazine, trend
photo by Idha Lindhag

photo by Idha Lindhag

Gorgeous green floors

Sarah Coombs April 15, 2014

Flooring: I've got it on the brain. We're weighing lots of options for the office project I'm working on now. In my research, I was surprised to find myself really taken with this one: a solid expanse of green.

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In Inspiration Tags green, kitchen, linoleum, vinyl tile
Oakland Magazine March 2014

Oakland Magazine March 2014

SCD in Oakland Magazine: how to update an old home

Sarah Coombs March 16, 2014

I'm happy to announce that I'll be writing regularly for Oakland Magazine--and its sister publication Alameda Magazine--on issues of interior design and style. 

For my first piece, I tackle the issue of updating older homes. How can you get modern functionality while maintaining classic styling? Read the article to find out!

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In Press, The Low Down Tags kitchen, renovation, trend

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