Spotlight: San Francisco Modern Project
Last month, we officially wrapped up our SAN FRANCISCO MODERN project. This project was truly a labor of love. We completely transformed a San Francisco row house kitchen, family room, and living room—all during the height of COVID. To transform the space from being stuck in the tumbled-brick era of the early 2000’s to fresh, […]
Kitchen Design 2021
Kitchen design has come along way since the days when rooms were parceled off from each other. Open concepts are common place and large islands that create a central gathering place still dominate the design focus of the modern day kitchen. One welcome introduction is the application of memorable stone surfaces that highlight the island […]
Top 5 Favorite Zellige Tile Applications
Author: Sydney Piwowar I am sure you have all seen this trend in the 2018 design magazines and Pinterest. Well news for you, it is not going anywhere in 2019. Truth is, after so much technological innovation, we are all craving a sense of hand-crafted work in our spaces. These Zellige Tiles are the epitome […]
Top 5 Edgy Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Author: Sydney Piwowar Tired of white subway tile? We are too. While it is a great budget friendly option, we encourage you to find creative ways to give your space more character. You should feel free to explore color, pattern, and material! Here are our Top 5 Edgy Kitchen Backsplash Ideas to inspire you in […]
Exposed Edge Backsplash
Author: Sydney Piwowar I have been secretly waiting for this trend to gain popularity for years! Because seriously, who actually likes bullnose? It’s not exactly an inspiring way to end tile. To prove how amazing exposed edge-tile can be, I have curated a few of my favorite applications below. See more inspiration here, on my […]
Top 5 Kitchen Trends of 2019
Author: Sydney Piwowar While minimalism remains a leading trend in design, we are seeing a large push back from not only other designers, but our clients for a desire of well-designed space. Less in not always more people! After lots of research, I have curated the Top 5 Kitchen Trends of 2019 will be. 1. […]
Ottomans to Make You Kick Your Feet Up
Author: Sydney Piwowar Some people have those rooms where you better not get caught with your feet on the table — we encourage COMFORT at JTD. If you can’t live in your home, then your home isn’t right for you. Ottomans are essential for kicking up your feet and settling in after a long day. […]
Top 5 Trim Options that AREN’T White
Author: Sydney Piwowar Contrast trim became famous for providing non-contractor grade options for trim. It was a missed opportunity for years to provide another aspect of color and depth to space. Rather than just picking the base grade or whatever is cheapest at Home Depot, we encourage you to put an interesting spin on a […]
Unexpected Wallpaper Applications
Author: Sydney Piwowar Behind Built-Ins This modern geometric pattern provides a sense of luxury and relaxation in this classic application. Inside Kitchen Cabinets Look how GREAT Kelly Wearstler Channels Wallpaper POPS against these crisp white cabinets. Inside Closets I love the fact that no matter your closet size, you can add an element of design […]
The Anti-Trend: Black Hardware
Author: Sydney Piwowar Everywhere you look you see it — brass hardware! It is one of the biggest trends in both the design and fashion world, we love the classic warmth it provides. At JTD, we respectfully choose not to follow the trends sometimes though. I want to introduce something we are calling the “anti-trend” […]