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Kids and Teens Rooms
Do you have a princess in your life? Or maybe your little guy is all about trains. We have tons of fun shaping themed bedrooms for kids and teens that reflect their personalities but offer practical...
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Bedrooms
Rest — is there ever enough? A stylish yet cozy bedroom will provide the comfort you deserve and the relaxation you need. We are specialists in the right storage, lighting and linens to make your...
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Bathrooms
Splish, splash, we love to remodel your bath! Whether your perfect bathroom has a big soaking tub or a multi-jetted shower — or both — we will work with you to shape an exquisite, yet functional,...
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New Countertops – Key Ingredient to a Great Kitchen
Butcher block makes a sensible top for an island where kitchen prep work occurs. When you are remodeling your kitchen, a major component is your countertop selection. Not only do you want your...
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Meet Cammy, Our Original Artist!
I’d like to tell you about Cammy Stenavich. If you’ve looked at pictures of our work, you’ve probably noticed we like to include murals and different kinds of painted accents in our designs. Cammy is...
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Secure Your Family and Your Home
Home automation allows you to view your security cameras on your smartphone or tablet. At Style on a Shoestring, we want your home to be beautiful but we also want it to be secure. So we asked Severyn...
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Home Design Dogma: Creating Pet-Friendly Spaces
A pull-out drawer in this kitchen’s island provides clean food storage that’s easy for pets to reach. I love my dog, Maggie, and my cat, Simba. And I love interior design. So people often ask me about...
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Oh, Baby — Part 2!
Our in-house architect, Jenny Duck, with her precious newborn, Isla. A few weeks ago we told you we had babies and nurseries on our minds (click here if you missed it). And no wonder – with Jenny Duck,...
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Check Out Our New Style!
It was time to refresh our look. So we replaced the draperies. Pulled up the flooring. Added a little bling here and there. And what was the result? Our exciting new website! We are thrilled to...
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Here Comes the Sun!
Shutters framed by draperies provide double-duty coverage that adds a beautiful accent to your space. With summer suddenly bearing down on us, it’s a good time to reassess how we are protecting our...
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Style’s Do’s and Don’ts for Your Home
Large artwork and accessories provide a balanced look to this room. When someone finds out I’m an interior designer, I’m often asked for some do’s and don’ts when it comes to making your home look its...
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Squaring Off with Tile
New wood-look tile gives you all the warmth and texture of wood but in a durable ceramic tile. We love mixing and matching materials at Style. From fabrics to floorings, making the best use of diverse...
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Make Your Room ‘Fan’tastic
This fan practically disappears into the ceiling rather than being an obtrusion to the space. Our Mediterranean climate in San Diego is well suited to the benefits of ceiling fans. Often it might not...
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The Inside on a Great Outside
Outdoor living can be as comfortable and stylish as indoors with weather-friendly furniture and accessories. Now that we are in the thick of summer and spending more time outside, you might be noticing...
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Popularity of Central Vacuums Picking Up
A central vacuum system is a convenient and healthful way to keep your house clean. Our goal at Style on a Shoestring is not only to make your home more beautiful but also more functional. Because...
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Give Your House & Health a Lift with a Home Gym
A well-stocked home gym is convenient and cost-effective. If you have extra space in your home — maybe you’re an Empty Nester or you have a bedroom you’re not using — installing a home gym is a...
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What’s New in the Kitchen, Part 1
Pull-out pantry cabinets make storage convenient for the whole family. We are often asked what is new or most popular for kitchens to improve efficiency and function. There are so many answers to that...
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Tracy’s Wayfair Interview
I am so proud to have been interviewed by one of Style on a Shoestring’s favorite home websites, Wayfair.com, featuring one of our most loved design projects! Please click on the link below to read my...
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What’s New in the Kitchen, Part 2
A beverage center with glassware, wine cooler, refrigerated drawers and coffee maker makes parties a breeze. In our last post, “What’s New in the Kitchen, Part 1,” we told you about innovative kitchen...
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Meet Carmen!
Carmen Kuhlken, the newest member of our Style on a Shoestring family We were privileged a few months ago to hire a new design assistant, Carmen Kuhlken, who we know is going to be an interior design...
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