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The Distinctive Stylings of Yvette Craddock Designs

11/27/18 • Sara McLean

Craddock of Yvette Craddock Designs (YCD) was provided a unique opportunity to showcase the firm’s skills of planning for both present and future needs of a luxury residence.

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Kitchen Goes from Drab to Whimsical with a Fresh Coat of Paint

11/20/18 • specs+spaces staff

Cortney is part of blogging duo called A Whimsy Wonderland, where she and best friend Jenna Stocks share their colorful daily adventures in and around Los Angeles. A Whimsy Wonderland posts showcase the pair’s love of color, something Cortney’s kitchen was lacking.

April Color of the Month: Spring Buttercup

04/11/18 • specs+spaces staff

April’s versatility and joyful nature is why we chose Spring Buttercup (DE5310) as this month’s color.

Matching Your Mood: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Paint Color for Your Space

02/28/18 • specs+spaces staff

Color is perhaps the most important part of a design. It sets the tone for the entire project. It’s no wonder then that picking out your paint colors can take a fair amount of research. After all, the right color helps to convey the desired mood, or atmosphere, of a space.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Four Color Palettes to Inspire

02/14/18 • Sara McLean

Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate, here are four color palettes to inspire and make your day a colorful one.

Can A New Interactive Experience Make Los Angeles Happy?

11/27/17 • specs+spaces staff

Los Angeles just got a whole lot brighter! Last week marked the opening of the multi-sensory pop-up experience HAPPY PLACE in LA’s Arts District.

Quiz: What Your Paint Color Says About Your Space (Or: What Hue Are You?)

05/22/17 • specs+spaces staff

Have you ever wondered how the correlation between color and mood affects interior design? There is, in fact, a link between color, our behavior, and our psychology.

Hygge: Inspiration in Coziness

02/02/17 • Sara McLean

With the rise of hygge (pronounced HOO-guh), a Danish lifestyle trend that encompasses coziness in all its forms, the focus on Nordic life and culture continues to inspire.

How the Color Yellow Can Create an Optimistic Space

08/06/15 • specs+spaces staff

Yellow is universally recognized as the color of happiness, optimism, creativity, enlightenment, and sunshine.

The Science and Importance of the Color Green in Your Home

06/26/15 • specs+spaces staff

Green is one of the most popular colors in the world and can be used throughout interior design projects to bring a client's vision to life. As an interior design professional it is important that you understand the specific meaning of the color green and how different shades can be used.