Jul 5th 11 Posted by Tami Smight

texture matters

Typically, I am invited to decorate homes that like a Mediterranean feel. Many of the homes in Santa Clarita are designed with a Mediterranean architectural style, so naturally, the inside reflects that style as well. Many clients now are going the opposite direction, and requesting a quiet, peaceful, simply decorated home.  I tell my clients, “the more simple your interior is the more attention... read more

Jun 27th 11 Posted by Tami Smight

decorating secrets

Tami Smight Interiors Springtime is a great time to spruce up some of your home decor.  I wanted to share a few tips with you to help make your home more cozy and inviting this spring.  Remember, I am always here to help! Tuck in your throws – Keep throws under control. Fold them lengthwise, then in half, then tuck them into cushions. Leather Lasts – The most indestructible fabric for... read more

Apr 8th 11 Posted by Tami Smight

create a flow

Many of the homes I visit in California have an open floor plan.  The appeal is that one room flows to the next, creating an inviting feel from the moment a guest enters the front door. To maximize that appeal, it is important to follow some design guidelines to compliment that flow throughout the home. Wall Color:  Create a unifying look by repeating similar colors and textures in adjoined... read more

Mar 21st 11 Posted by Tami Smight

designer tips and tricks

As a designer, I have a bag of tricks to help make any space more appealing.  For a small room, a great trick to fool the eye and visually expand the space is to place a large mirror in the room. Of course, looking at your image is an added benefit, but a mirror does so much more.  It reflects light around the room, which creates the illusion of more space.  A mirror in a room with small windows and... read more

Feb 14th 11 Posted by Tami Smight

add bedroom romance

Happy Valentine’s Day.  Are you planning something romantic with your beloved? Well, now is the time to survey your current bedroom set-up and take some of the necessary steps below to create a boudoir with some sex appeal. Depending on your budget, you can change a little or a lot, and reap the rewards with raised temperatures between your crisp new sheets! Read more in today’s article... read more

Jan 27th 11 Posted by Tami Smight

create a patio retreat

I can transform just about any outdoor space into a patio retreat.  In fact, it is quickly becoming one of my most asked for design services! What is the big deal with outdoor rooms anyway?  If you enjoy living in a mild climate as we do in Southern California, you can literally increase the usable square footage of your home. However, if your patio consists of a concrete slab, there is nothing to beckon... read more

Dec 16th 10 Posted by Tami Smight

no room for a christmas tree?

Who says you need to have a 6′ Christmas tree to celebrate Christmas?  They can be a fire hazard if you purchase a live tree, they are difficult to store when you use an artificial tree, and either way, they require furniture re-arranging in November when you put the tree up, and January when you take the tree down. I suggest for those with a smaller family room or apartment or even a hotel room (if... read more

Dec 9th 10 Posted by Tami Smight

be green and save money!

STOP THROWING YOUR MONEY OUT THE WINDOW! Do you know you are literally throwing money out the window if you don’t protect your home from summer heat and winter drafts transferred through your windows? Manufacturers refer to the “R-value of a building material to describe its resistance to transferring heat between two environments of differing temperature.  The higher the R-value, the better the... read more