Studio Blog
Welcome to the Tracy Lynn Studio Blog! Please enjoy our interior design blog entries and get a behind the scenes look at our San Diego interior design projects. Discover the latest trends and find out more about the world of interior design. Be Inspired!
July 19th
Combining Trendy and Traditional Design Styles
One of the things customers have told us that sets Tracy Lynn Studio apart from other interior design firms is that we live out our name—we really do try to save you money. That doesn’t mean we resort to cheap, inferior products. Instead, we are experts at combining high-quality items with less expensive accents we find…
July 13th
Custom Headboards Add Comfy Allure
If you want to change things up in your bedroom décor but don’t want to invest in new furniture or paint, consider adding a custom headboard in San Diego. Since a bedroom tends to reflect a lot of wood finishes due to the dresser, nightstands and other pieces, an upholstered headboard adds just the right…
July 10th
Oh, Baby!
If you’re expecting a new addition (or a grand-addition!), you’re probably thinking about how to decorate a special baby room in your home for Baby Boy or Baby Girl. There are so many options on the market for baby nursery design these days—everything from super-discounted to wildly high-end—that it can be difficult to know where…
July 7th
Your Fireplace’s New Friend: The TV
I’ll be honest: When we work with people to design or remodel their homes, we typically deal with the woman of the house. The guys might offer their opinions here and there, but that’s about it. Until we start talking TVs. Men are all about their televisions, right? The TV can never be too big,…
July 2nd
Make Your Pool a Decorative Focal Point
Many of us in San Diego have pools that take up a good portion of the backyard or patio area. So after the day’s pool fun is over, use your pool area as a focal point for evening relaxation or parties. If you’ve ever been to Vegas or an upscale hotel with a pool, you’ve…
June 30th
Patio Design Ideas: Make Your Patio Work for You
In San Diego our patios are extensions of our indoor living spaces. When the temperature is right – and it mostly is – we can throw open the doors and often double our room to host family and friends. But a plain slab of cement isn’t particularly inviting, is it? Here are a few tips for…
June 26th
Summer Interior Design Ideas: Bring Summer Indoors!
Summer doesn’t have to happen just outside – give your home a breezy, colorful look that matches your sun-drenched exterior. Start by tucking away everything heavy or dark. Even in San Diego we tend to stockpile throws and bedding in heavier weights for our cool winter nights. Wash and store those, then bring out or buy…
June 20th
Wedding Gifts With Style: The Do’s and Don’ts
Summer is traditionally wedding season and we always get asked about good décor gifts for the happy couple. These days a lot of people are a little older and more established when they get married – or maybe they are celebrating second marriages – so they have their own homes and don’t need the usual “starter” gifts…
June 14th
Man Cave Design Ideas: Give Dad a Man Cave
You’ve probably heard a lot about man caves lately. It seems like every TV show about home searches or remodels includes a man cave – a place where the family patriarch can “get away” from his wife and kids. It’s certainly possible to do a completely tricked-out man cave as we did recently for a client…
June 5th
Light and Breezy Coastal Interior Design
We recently completed a kitchen renovation (below) in a coastal style. This coastal home interior design approach is particularly popular right now across the country, but it’s especially appropriate for San Diego homes that really are influenced by coastal living. Some people here seem to shy away from this theme because they fear it will…
May 28th
Kid-Friendly Home Design: Getting Ready for Kids
If your kids have summers off from school, you probably feel like you want to cover your home’s interior in plastic until fall. Somehow children seem to find what is sticky, dirty and wet no matter where they go for their summertime fun. But there’s no need to panic – here are a few tips to…
May 25th
Window Treatment Solutions for Sunny Summers
As San Diego enters into its hot sun season, we hear from a lot of people looking to keep the heat out while not sacrificing their home’s appearance. I’ve had clients who thought because their windows face west and get that afternoon roast of searing sunlight that they had to hang heavy draperies backed with…
May 25th
Welcome Back!
Hi from all of us at Tracy Lynn Studio! We took a little break from blogging because we were so busy helping all of our wonderful clients beautify their homes. But I really want to stay connected with you so I’m recommitting to talking with you via this blog at least once a week. And…
September 14th
Bathroom Lighting
 Bathroom lighting is more than a necessity for every bathroom. A properly lit bathroom helps to make sure you and your bathroom look their best while also ensuring your safety while in the bathroom. While acting as the ultimate in utility and function, decorative bathroom lighting will also add a lot of style to…
September 14th
Fall Decorating Tip
Decorating center pieces for the fall season can be fun and easy to do. Just look around your kitchen. You may have everything you need for a new look for your dining room table. Having one container to use will make the process less challenging. We’ve used a clear glass footed bowl, but you can…
July 22nd
Displaying Children’s Artwork
A great way to store children’s artwork is to make a three-ring binder as a personal art book for the child. After you take the artwork off the refrigerator, put it in the binder. Be sure to label and date the artwork. To show your child how much you appreciate their artwork, have some of…
July 21st
Stucco Repair Tips
When in good shape, stucco is one of the most attractive of all materials, but this beautiful material can quickly lose its appeal if not maintained and repaired properly. Fortunately, making simple repairs on a stucco wall or other surface is not that difficult a job, and it is well within the skill set of…
July 5th
Paint
Touch Up Paint Proper touch-up of latex coatings is directly associated to several key factors. Some of the more prominent factors are listed below: Sufficient sealing of substrate – Primer/Sealers offer better subsequent topcoat and touch-up properties through proper sealing of varying porosities of sheetrock paper, joint compound and wood trim. Topcoat uniformity – After…