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70 Exterior Paint Colors For a Better Looking Home
70 Exterior Paint Color Ideas For a Better Looking Home Upgrade your curb appeal with home exterior paint color ideas that range from neutral to bold. See project portfolio Interior designer Susan Spath of San Diego-based Kern & Co. added blue-gray paint to the wooden shutters of this Spanish style home that illustrate how versatile the…
Read MoreBuild Your Own Showhouse – Business of Home
A surefire way to get portfolio-ready pictures? Build a custom show house. By combining the concept of a showhouse with a real estate flip, San Diego designer Susan Spath found a way to spotlight her style and make a splash. build a lot of homes for clients, but so often I don’t…
Read MoreFarmhouse Christmas decor ideas – 19 rustic trends for a cozy Christmas – Homes and Gardens
Farmhouse Christmas decor ideas – 19 rustic trends for a cozy Christmas These farmhouse Christmas decor ideas are full of charm, nostalgia and beauty Farmhouse Christmas decor ideas have been having their moment in the spotlight over the past few years – and for good reason. This cozy Christmas decor trend strikes the perfect…
Read More22 White Bathroom Ideas to Keep the Room Lively – The Spruce
22 Clean and Simple White Bathroom Design Ideas to Keep the Room Lively White remains a popular color for bathrooms, regardless of shape, size, or home style. If you’re looking to design a white bathroom of your own, you’ve come to the right place. The following 22 rooms are full of decorating inspiration as it pertains to…
Read MoreAlfresco Baccarat Holiday Dinner
Alfresco Baccarat Holiday Dinner Setting up the perfect Holiday display can be a lot of work and if it’s your first-time hosting friends and family in your home then the pressure is on to make everything look as perfect as possible. At the end of October, we Hit the cover of Ranch & Coast…
Read MoreDesign Dispatch – Business of Home
Design Dispatch – Business of Home By combining the concept of a showhouse with a real estate flip, San Diego interior designer Susan Spath found a way to spotlight her style and make a splash. See Full Issue View Project Portfolio Need more inspiration? Find it in our design portfolio and if you…
Read MoreHow to Decorate with Jewel-Tone Colors for a Bold, Gorgeous Home
How to Decorate with Jewel-Tone Colors for a Bold, Gorgeous Interior Design & Home Decor Vibrant jewel-tone colors add drama and personality to any room. See our expert tips for decorating with these hues and the best paint colors to nail the look. After a decade dominated mainly by crisp whites and cool grays, jewel-tone colors are…
Read MoreSan Diego’s Best 2022 – Ranch and Coast Magazine
San Diego’s Best 2022 – Ranch and Coast Magazine Kern & Co. and Susan Spath Interior Design Awarded San Diego’s Best Furniture and Best Interior Designer Susan Spath, president and principle interior designer of Kern & Co. thanks everyone for voting. We appreciate all the love and continued support from our wonderful clients, followers, vendors,…
Read More22 Sectional Living Room Ideas That Will Inspire You – The Spruce
22 Sectional Living Room Ideas That Will Inspire You If your living room is large enough in size to accommodate a sectional, you’re in luck! Sectionals are great for hosting guests for game nights and movie marathons, and they’re super comfy to plop down and nap on, too. If you’ve been wondering just how exactly to…
Read More7 Budgeting Mistakes You’re Probably Making – Architectural Digest
7 Budgeting Mistakes You’re Probably Making There’s more to being an interior designer than dreaming up a beautiful home for your clients: You also must source the perfect pieces, enlist the right vendors and contractors, and execute a well-planned schedule—all while being mindful of the client’s resources. Check out these interior design budgeting mistakes you should…
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