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!
December 6th
Family Home Office Ideas: Decor & Design Tips
For families with kids, the kitchen can become a catch-all place — meals, homework, crafts, games, you name it. Not only does that create a lot of clutter, it doesn’t allow anyone to focus, especially when you are trying to cook, one kid is bouncing a ball and another is attempting to study math. That’s why…
November 26th
New Interior Design to Modernize Your Period Home
If you have a period home—such as a Spanish or a Craftsman, both prevalent in Southern California—it can be a challenge to remodel and retain the house’s character. At Tracy Lynn Studio, we’ve found it really takes a creative approach to establish the right balance between honoring the home’s original detail and upgrading it to…
November 18th
Home Remodeling Tips: Even Designers Need a Remodel
I love helping clients design their houses but it’s also fun to bring what I’ve learned to my own home. Nine years ago I extensively remodeled our Rancho Penasquitos tract home, all the way down to plumbing, electrical and even landscaping. Back then, my older daughter was only nine months old and we knew we…
November 11th
The Style Marketplace: Your Home Shopping Headquarters
About three months ago I told you about our new online store, “The Style Marketplace.” Well, it’s been a huge success so I just wanted to remind you what a terrific shopping opportunity you’re missing if you haven’t visited yet at www.thestylemarketplace.com. The holidays are fast approaching! We stock new items every day that you…
November 4th
Let There Be Light(s)!
It’s that time of year again—this weekend we turn back our clocks and get ready for darkness. Well, that sounds a little gloomy, but if your family is like mine, the winter months are a bit of a downer because we enjoy being at the beach and doing outdoorsy things, which is difficult to do…
October 26th
We’re Famous!
Well, maybe not quite famous but our work was chosen to be featured on the website Houzz.com. This is one of our favorite design websites because it features pictures and ideas from a wide range of designers and homeowners. It’s really a great place to get fresh looks and inspiration for your home. Houzz (click…
October 19th
Let’s Play!
If your kids have a playroom, you probably created it so you can throw all of their toys in there and shut the door when you have company. We’ve all been there! But even a kids’ playroom can be an inviting part of your home’s décor — here are a few playroom decorating tips on how…
October 8th
Small But Mighty – The Powder Room
The powder room — you know, that little half-bath your guests use? — is one of our favorite rooms to work with at Style on a Shoestring. That might surprise you, but those little bathrooms are really fun to redecorate or remodel simply because they are small. And since they are usually somewhat separate from…
September 28th
Halloween Decorating: Get Your Ghoul on for Halloween
It seems like we were just discussing summer barbecues, and yet here it is almost Halloween! One of the interior design San Diego services we offer at Tracy Lynn Studio is holiday decorating — even decorating for Halloween! We will come in and use your existing Halloween fdecorations or bring along some of our own (or…
September 21st
Customize Your IKEA Kitchen Design Remodel
Most people assume that new kitchen cabinets must cost tens of thousands of dollars at a minimum. While it certainly is fun to do a project based on a dazzling budget, we’re here to show you how you can get great results on a kitchen remodel working with a modest amount of money on your…
September 14th
Living Large Is Possible in Small Spaces
Many of us in San Diego don’t have large homes, and even in a huge home you might have some small spaces that puzzle you. How can you make your room look bigger—even though it isn’t? The biggest trick in my interior designer bag for small place interior design is going vertical. Even though it…
September 6th
Add Some Green to Your Room
We recently worked with a client on a condo remodel where we used live plants to add some warmth to the space. I’m not talking about creating a jungle of plants or making it like a garden center – just a few pots here and there. And I have to say, the effect was really…
August 27th
Wood Floors Are Beautiful, Durable and Toxin-free
Wood floors are popular and for good reason—they are beautiful and durable. If you have children and/or pets, some benefits of wooden flooring is that it is easy to clean and is sturdy enough to withstand jumping kids, running dogs and practically anything you might drop on it. At Tracy Lynn Studio, our San Diego interior…
August 21st
Are You Remodeling? Think Green!
Remodeling might best be described as a few weeks of chaos that are well worth the stunning results. But even though you are likely to endure dust and clutter during your remodel, that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace some eco-friendly & green interior design aspects of planning and construction.. Perhaps the easiest way to go…
August 10th
Redesign a Home Office to Work for You
If you’re like most people, you probably want an organized, appealing office space, whether that’s in your home or at your business location. Studies have shown that we are much more productive when we work in a clean and welcoming environment, so it makes sense to spruce up your office if you want to be…
August 5th
Update Your Bathroom with Easy Changes
Doing a complete gut-renovation of a bathroom is wonderful but I realize that’s not in everyone’s budget. Fortunately there are some ways to update your bath without completely starting over. In fact, you might be surprised at how much of a different look you can achieve through a simple bathroom remodel with a few relatively…
July 31st
Visit Our New Store: The Style Marketplace
Yes, we’ve opened our own store! I am so excited today to tell you about our newest project at Tracy Lynn Studio, which we are calling “The Style Marketplace.” One of the questions we hear most often from clients is “Where did you get that?” Whether it’s a sleek chair, an interesting piece of art…
July 24th
Modern Wallpaper Ideas & Installation: Back and Better Than Ever
When I mention wallpaper do you get visions of loud, ugly walls from the ’70s and ’80s? You’re not alone. But it’s time to set aside those memories because decorating with wallpaper is back—except this time it is truly beautiful and even environmentally friendly. We’ve been having a lot of success lately with installing modern…