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!
August 31st
How to Make Champagne Changes on a Beer Budget
It’s terrific to have a large budget for a remodel or redesign, but we recognize that’s not the case for most clients. Instead, we look to add luxury touches that make your home feel like it received a pricey makeover. Here are some of our affordable interior design tips and tricks. We always start with…
August 24th
Small Becomes Mighty with Powder Room Decorating
I don’t know about all designers, but for me, a powder room is my absolute favorite room in a house to design. Does that surprise you? It does seem funny until you consider the aspects of that space: it’s small, it is separate from the rest of the house, and it is the one place…
August 15th
Back to School Storage Solutions for Home
It’s that time of year again! For some parents – who are weary of kids home for summer – it just might be “the most wonderful time of the year” (like the song says!). But for others, it’s where the chaos begins. With backpacks, school supplies, lunch boxes and everything else that accumulates during schooldays,…
August 8th
Two New Must-Have Modern Kitchen Appliances
We love new and modern kitchen gadgets that add to the overall design feel of a remodeled space. Two that have gained popularity in the last few years are designed as drawers: the dishwasher drawer and the microwave drawer. They fit cleanly along the cabinet line, and are often completely hidden by adding cabinet face…
August 1st
Personalize Your Home: Finding Yourself in Your Home
When we meet with a new client, we spend a lot of time getting to know him or her (or them!). Not only do we enjoy forming personal relationships with our clients, but we want to make sure we express their personal design style – not just what we happen to like – in their…
July 26th
Want to Love Your Home Library? Read On!
With so many electronic devices vying for our attention these days – TVs, computers, iPods, etc. – it can be nice to dedicate a room in your home as a library. This doesn’t have to be a grand or huge space, but with a few touches you can create a relaxing escape for reading, needlework, quiet games…
July 18th
Renting? Your Space Can Still Be Stylish!
As you’ve seen on our website and in this blog, we design a lot of amazing single-family homes. But we also work with clients in condos, apartments and even mobile homes! And those smaller spaces become even more complicated when the client is a renter, as I am. Here are some rental interior design tips…
July 11th
Let’s Go Shopping!
We launched our online store last year because so many of our clients asked where they could get more of the wonderful items we find for them. And their friends were also asking about a great source for designer-quality furniture and accessories. Have you shopped around our site yet? If not, here are a few of…
July 6th
Small to Sensational: Tips to Maximize Kitchen Space
With kids or grandkids home for the summer, your kitchen might be feeling smaller. And perhaps it is, especially if you have a vintage San Diego home where the kitchen wasn’t given as much space as it is in today’s new builds. In either case, here are some ways you can make your kitchen – the…
June 28th
Tropical Interior Design and Home Decor
Being a San Diego interior design firm, a lot of our clients enjoy a coastal design look for their home, but some want a more tropical interior design enhancement that reflects our sunny beach environment. The trick is to do it subtly so you get hints of this style without feeling like you are sitting…
June 13th
Get In On the Game
After a long summer afternoon at the pool, a quiet family activity like a game night is a fun way to end the day. Or maybe you like to mix up a pitcher of martinis and have your adult friends over for a little poker. Whatever your pleasure, you’ll find you need a sturdy table…
June 6th
Look to Paint Color for Your Décor Update
I tend to think that paint trends reflect the world around us. The last few years have been a time of war and a bad economy, which influenced people toward warm and cozy reds and greens. Now that life seems to be easing up a bit, we’re starting to turn our eyes to those light…
May 30th
Laundry Room Design: Give Your Laundry Room a Lift
Most people don’t like to do laundry – and that’s exactly why you should make your laundry room a fun and inviting space! Even if you aren’t happy about washing and drying clothes, at least you will feel good about being in a room that has cute décor. Here’s how to freshen up your laundry…
May 22nd
Are You Maximizing Your Garage?
Hi! I’m Tina, the newest designer at Tracy Lynn Studio. I’m one of the new San Diego interior designers here, but I’m not new to design – I got into the field several years ago when I was interested in remodeling homes on my own. I’m really a Jill of All Trades who is just as comfortable…
May 10th
Complete Your Space with Crown Molding Installation
We are big fans of crown molding at Tracy Lynn Studio. Crown molding defines a room, setting off wallpaper and wall color. Not only do I suggest it for a room’s ceiling, I also like to design larger baseboards for where walls meet the floor, which gives the room a finished touch. Some people think their…
May 2nd
Multi-Use Dining Room: From Fussy to Functional
When your home has a formal dining room and your family mostly eats on barstools at the kitchen counter, the dining room might seem like wasted space. However, there are ways not only to make your dining room family-friendly, but you can make it a multi purpose dining room too. Furniture is key to what…
April 25th
Get Splashy With Kitchen Backsplashes
I’ve been designing a lot of kitchens lately, and one of my favorite parts of doing that is helping clients choose a kitchen backsplash. Your backsplash can really be the fun part of your kitchen design because it’s more of an accent than a part of the working kitchen like your countertop is. Except for…
April 18th
Stylish Seating: Creative Ways to Take a Seat
The chairs in your home might seem like the simplest part of your décor, but they can actually be the star of the show. For example, retro chairs are coming back in style. Remember the bubble chairs from the 70s? They are finding new life in mid-century modern designs and other contemporary homes. And those…