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!
October 25th
Belly Up to the Barre
We like to tell you about what we are doing “new” for our clients, and one of those popular new things lately is a ballet barre. We thought this would be a cute addition to a little girl’s room we redecorated, but once adults saw it they wanted one for their home gym too. Unless…
October 19th
Pumpkins and Spiders and Gourds, Oh My!
This weekend is the big Harvest Festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds (visit www.HarvestFestival.com for more info). If you like to decorate your home for autumn and winter holidays, this is a great place to go for original arts and crafts. Why do I bring this up? Well, I’m known at Tracy Lynn Studio for…
September 28th
Choosing The Right Carpet to Really Floor You
With so many options in hard flooring these days, it’s easy to forget how luxurious carpet can be in your home. When you choose the right carpet, you add warmth and comfort, and sometimes even a design element, to a room. Here are carpet selection tips on choosing the right carpet for your needs. • A…
September 21st
Music Room Ideas: Create Your Own Music Room
One of the many reasons to hire an interior designer is when you are doing a specialty room that might have you a bit challenged such as a home music room. We are always up for a good challenge at Tracy Lynn Studio! For example, we’ve recently been asked to design music rooms for clients…
September 12th
Meet Carmen!
We were privileged a few months ago to hire a new design assistant, Carmen Kuhlken, who we know is going to be an interior design superstar. Here in her own words is Carmen’s personal introduction: “Design is in my blood — my parents are landscape architects plus my mom owns a bead shop and my brother…
September 1st
What’s New in the Kitchen, Part 2 – Kitchen Addition Ideas
In our last post, “What’s New in the Kitchen, Part 1,” we gave you innovative kitchen cabinet organization tips. So for Part 2 we want to focus on new gadgets for your kitchen. Here are 10 of Tracy Lynn Studio’s designer and client favorite kitchen addition ideas. • The kitchen work station. Sure, the kitchen is…
August 29th
Tracy’s Wayfair Interview
I am so proud to have been interviewed by one of Tracy Lynn Studio’s favorite home store websites, Wayfair.com, featuring one of our most loved design projects! Please click on the link below to read my Q&A with them: Tracy’s Wayfair Q&A
August 16th
Kitchen Cabinet Organization, Part 1
We are often asked what is new or most popular for kitchens to improve efficiency and function. There are so many answers to that question! In fact, we are going to do two posts to show you much of what we love about kitchen organization and design. This post — Part 1 — focuses on cabinetry with…
August 11th
Give Your House & Health a Lift with These Home Gym Design Ideas
If you have extra space in your home — maybe you’re an Empty Nester or you have a bedroom you’re not using — installing a home gym is a cost-effective and convenient way to maintain fitness. And it really doesn’t require a lot of extras. Our San Diego interior designers have collected a few home gym…
August 2nd
Popularity of Central Vacuums Picking Up
Our goal at Tracy Lynn Studio is not only to make your home more beautiful but also more functional. Because after all, if your home looks good but doesn’t fit your lifestyle, it isn’t truly fulfilling its job! As we were at our interior design studio team meeting discussing what most enhances the practicality of our clients’…
July 25th
The Inside on a Great Outside
Now that we are in the thick of summer in San Diego and spending more time outside, you might be noticing that your outdoor living area could use a little love. The good news is patio décor has really flourished in the last several years as manufacturers create weather-friendly furniture and outside accessories that function…
July 19th
Make Your Room ‘Fan’tastic
Our Mediterranean climate in San Diego is well suited to the benefits of ceiling fans. Often it might not be hot enough here for air conditioning, but the gentle breeze from a San Diego ceiling fan makes a room more comfortable. Or even with the air conditioning on, the fan helps circulate the air evenly….
July 12th
Tile Design Ideas: Squaring Off with Tile
We love mixing and matching materials at Tracy Lynn Studio. From interior design flooring to fabrics, making the best use of diverse supplies gives our clients a space that is custom and distinctive. One of our favorite “toys” for design is tile. Not too many years ago, tile was very boring and plain — square…
July 5th
Interior Design Do’s and Don’ts for Your Home
When someone finds out about my interior designer portfolio, I’m often asked for some do’s and don’ts when it comes to making your home look its best. Here are a few of my and the other San Diego interior designers’ favorite home design do’s and don’ts. • Don’t accessorize with too many pieces — this creates a…
June 28th
Window Sun Block: Here Comes the Sun!
With summer suddenly bearing down on us, it’s a good time to reassess how we are protecting our homes from the sun’s bright rays. Over time, harsh light can fade and even destroy some fabrics and woods, so here are a few tips on how to best maintain your décor through these sultry months. Of…
June 24th
Check Out Our New Style!
It was time to refresh our look. So we replaced the draperies. Pulled up the flooring. Added a little bling here and there. And what was the result? Our exciting new website! We are thrilled to announce this special site created especially for you to explore interior design and remodeling. You’ll discover more of those…
June 14th
Oh, Baby — Part 2!
A few weeks ago we told you we had babies and nurseries on our minds (click here if you missed it). And no wonder – with Jenny Duck, our in-house architect, expecting her first child plus numerous clients asking for our assistance with decorating their nurseries, we might need to call this Baby Summer! And…
June 7th
Home Design Dogma: Creating Pet-Friendly Spaces
I love my dog, Maggie, and my cat, Simba. And I love interior design. So people often ask me about the best ways to combine an affection for pets with an eye toward design. Here are 10 pet-friendly home design tips to help you achieve just that! • Use satin paint instead of flat paint. When…