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!
April 11th
Create Your Ultimate Retreat with New Bedding
An easy and relatively inexpensive way to freshen up your bedroom for spring is simply to switch out your bedding. As the nights get warmer, you’ll want to remove some of those heavier blankets and sheets anyway, so why not swap your dated linens for something new? People are surprised that we rarely suggest custom…
April 4th
Divide (and Conquer!) Your Living Space
Living spaces that include “great rooms” or combination living/dining areas are terrific for entertaining and for families, but sometimes they can appear cavernous and cold if they aren’t designed properly. And on the other end of the spectrum, a small condo or apartment needs to have delineated places for living, dining and cooking. Fortunately, in…
March 28th
Spring Patio Décor: Spruce Up Your Patio for Spring
As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, we will return to our patios for outdoor living. If you are thinking toward summer like I am, here are some outdoor patio furniture ideas for improving your space. Most outdoor furniture lasts a long time because it is made to be durable and withstand…
March 21st
Give Your Kitchen a Facelift with New Countertops
It’s not necessary to completely gut-renovate a room to freshen its look. For example, just replacing your kitchen countertops can make this important space look brand-new and make it more user-friendly too. Selecting countertops really depends on the style of your kitchen. For example, a Tuscan or traditional kitchen is perfect for granite countertops. Look…
March 14th
Organize Your Kitchen
Regardless of whether you have a large kitchen or a small kitchen, it is probably the center of your home. Families tend to gather there, and we all know the kitchen is the place where people congregate at parties. That’s why it’s so important to have an organized, clutter-free kitchen where everything has its place…
March 7th
Tips for Decorating Walls in Your Home
I recently visited a potential client who had lived in her home for five years and had never hung anything on the walls. She was so concerned that she’d make a mistake that she just left them bare! Maybe your walls are needing a little love too. Even if you like what you have on your…
February 29th
Interior Design Tips: How We Bring You Style
People often ask us where we get our ideas for interior design and how we stay on top of trends. Here are some of the interior design tips and tricks we use that you can adopt for freshening up your own décor. At Tracy Lynn Studio, we give your home great style but we also…
February 22nd
Easy Accessorizing to Give Your Home More Style
You’ve probably heard a designer say that the most pleasing room to the eye is one that incorporates a variety of textures and finishes – and it’s true. In every room of the house, you should try to include accessories that are shiny, flat, textured and natural. You should also vary the height and placement…
February 15th
Organize Your Home with a Family Command Center
In a previous post I gave you some ideas for how to put together a family home office. But not everyone has an extra room for a dedicated office – so that’s where the “home command center” comes in. Although it sounds like something from “Star Trek,” a family command center is simply a space where…
February 8th
Vintage Glam Decor and Styles for Your Home
My favorite interior design style is “vintage glam,” which combines vintage items with the glamour of bright fabrics and/or shiny accessories. Instead of pairing vintage with the more traditional French country look, which creates a shabby chic feel, vintage glam décor uses a modern approach. I recently decorated for a client who also loves vintage…
February 1st
Mixing Asian Styles to Create a Unique Space
Being in San Diego we talk a lot about coastal and Mediterranean design styles, but Asian interior design style is more rare. I’ve recently had the opportunity to assist two different clients with incorporating Asian design into their homes, and it’s given me a new appreciation for this exotic look that some people call “Asian…
January 25th
Hide Your TV for a Clean Look
Even with compact flat screens, sometimes TVs are problematic to decorating. Perhaps you don’t have enough wall space in your bedroom for a TV. Or maybe you want a TV in a more formal room but you don’t want it to conflict with your décor. If you are trying to reduce TV watching in your…
January 19th
The New Old Wood: Using Reclaimed Wood in Your Home
If you’ve shopped for furniture at any of the popular furnishings stores lately, you’ve probably seen a surge in reclaimed woods paired with metals such as factory zinc and cast iron. Restoration Hardware has been particularly fond of this style, but you’ll also find it at places such as Pottery Barn, Cost Plus and West…
January 11th
Custom Upholstery – Value, Variety & Vibe!
A few weeks ago, Mary told you about our custom woodworker and ironworker in Mexico. Today I’d like to share some thoughts with you on custom upholstered furniture, another important aspect of our design strategy. When most people hear “custom furniture” they imagine handing over stacks of cash. Sure, customizing furniture can be expensive – but…
January 4th
Take Your Home from Mediterranean Style to Modern
In San Diego, it’s pretty common to find Mediterranean types of interior design styles since they pair so well with our Spanish and coastal homes. But even if your design taste leans a little toward contemporary or modern, you can easily mix that theme into your existing décor. A lot of people shy away from…
December 28th
San Diego Home Remodeling and Design Tips
As we enter into the new year, you might be thinking about doing a little remodeling of your home. Remodeling was our most popular service at Tracy Lynn Studio, and for good reason: you can reinvent your home much more economically than selling and buying a new one. What I’ve found in consulting on remodels is…
December 21st
Custom Furniture in San Diego for Less? We Know the Source!
A few years ago we were shopping in Baja – we’re always looking for unique items for our clients – and we met a woman who owns a custom furniture store. She is a designer herself, and she has a whole crew of woodworkers on staff who can make anything, she said. Of course we…
December 14th
Warm Your Home Décor with a Fireplace Remodel
Baby, it’s cold outside – time to light the fireplace! This often overlooked home accessory is actually a centerpiece in most rooms, so it’s important that it has the look you want, especially since the fireplace is a focal point during the chilly months. Here are a few ways you can update your fireplace. Unlike…