As a Pasadena Interior Designer, we often purchase linens for our clients. And, each time we do, it is a learning process for us. Recently we learned more about thread count and discovered that there are some misconceptions around about higher thread-count linens being better quality than lower thread count linens. Robert Frank Interiors shares some helpful tips and dispels some myths about purchasing bed linens for your own home.

As a Pasadena interior designer, we found that grasscloth wall coverings work perfectly in a wide range of interiors, from traditional to contemporary, allowing us to layer in texture and rich color. Grasscloth wall coverings are one of our favorite materials, adding another level of natural beauty, texture, and depth into our interior design projects. Grasscloth varies from other types of wallpaper in the complex framework of all-natural materials that makes up the wall covering.

As a Pasadena interior designer, we love the bold color and patterns of encaustic tiles. Incorporate these tiles into an inviting and eclectic interior or outdoor space. But there’s a lot of confusion about the encaustic tile trend, so I decided to do my research and let you know what I learned.

As a Pasadena interior designer, we are tasked with specifying the fixtures and finishes in our interior design projects. And polished chrome and polished nickel are two of our favorite finishes for kitchen and bath fixtures and hardware. When it's time to decide on what finish to use in your home it's important to understand how these two finishes vary in order to make a well-informed decision.

As a Pasadena interior designer, we are often tasked with making the most out of a small primary bath. In many historic Pasadena homes, a large primary bath was not a priority when the house was originally constructed. If your master bathroom is small in scale, the good news is that although you have to trim the amenities down to size, you don't have to scrimp on luxury.

Deciding on finishes is one of the most challenging parts of a remodel, particularly a kitchen remodel. The fact that there are no set rules to choosing materials and finishes makes the process that much more complicated. A client might have the idea that they want a ‘white kitchen’, usually meaning that they want white cabinets, but there are many shades of white and what you mix them with makes a huge impact on what the overall kitchen will look like.

Pasadena interior designer Robert Frank shares some tips on how to find the perfect collection of new pieces for every room in your house.

New build interior design is a specialty that allows us to help our clients in the planning and construction process. Hiring a designer ensures consistency between different design elements. This consistency stretches across architecture, exterior landscaping, furniture procurement, interior design and all the finishing touches to make the home the perfect reflection of our clients’ personal style.

We have met with many prospective clients who have simply found us by running a web search for interior designers near me. While this may be a smart preliminary step to find local design resources, having the knowledge of how an interior designer works may be helpful in selecting and hiring the best designer for your project.

There was no better way to start off 2023 than to make a trip to Paris and and be a part of Paris Deco Off. Dubbed the fashion week for the interiors industry, Paris Deco Off marks the annual reveal of what's to come in fabrics and wallcoverings.

One of the most daunting tasks when decorating your home is choosing interior paint colors. Here is a list of some of my favorite interior paint colors as well as some suggestions for selecting your own interior color palate.

Here are seven design and installation tips from Robert Frank Interiors that will help you to create spectacular window treatments in your own home.

Developers and contractors are not interior designers. And, even though some developers have a designer on staff, the guided expertise of an interior design professional whose only allegiance is to their client is invaluable.

When choosing the finish for hardwood floor, consider your lifestyle and maintenance preferences. The classic hardwood floor is red or white oak, but, when you are shopping, you will also see maple, fir, walnut, birch, cherry, beech, and even pine.

Increasingly we find that we are creating laundry rooms that are as thoughtfully designed as a kitchen or bath. Whatever size your laundry room, planning is key to creating an efficient and inviting space for doing laundry.