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Leaning Into Indoor/Outdoor Design in Architecture
We have been talking about California design trends, but this trend is pretty global. People are leaning into indoor/outdoor features like we have never seen before. These features include outdoor…
Dean Larkin Design River Lane Renovation Project
Dean Larkin was recently asked to do a renovation project that has become known as the River Lane Renovation Project. In addition to being a fun project for the Dean Larkin Design team, the design…
Faith Project Spring Solstice Celebration
Spring is a time to celebrate anywhere, but especially at the site of the Yucca Valley Faith Project. The home’s inspiration is the Yucca moth, which emerges from its cocoon in the spring. This ye…
Kitchen And Bath Design Trends in California Architecture Projects
With all of our discussions about design trends, we have to include what is often the most important room in the home. So today we will discuss kitchen and bath design trends for California archit…
Dean Larkin Design Top Design Innovations at KBIS 2023
Dean Larkin and his team recently visited KBIS, the 2023 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show® (KBIS), which was held in Las Vegas. Dean attended and participated in the “Hard Hat Media Tour,” allowing …
Design Trends in California Architecture Projects
Trends come and go and California has always been a trendsetter, in architecture and interior design. As architectural designers we see all of the changes in style and taste. Today we will explore…
Materials and Mixed Metal Finishes in California Design
People’s taste in finishes for home projects is continuously evolving. A few years ago, finishes in a single project were all one material. Now we are seeing a huge use of mixed metals for finishe…
Features of Contemporary Architecture
Contemporary architecture is a style of architecture which began in the mid-20th century and is characterized by simple shapes, bold colors and open spaces. Below we discuss some of the common fea…
Architectural Design Styles
The Dean Larkin Design team has a great deal of experience with both historical and modern or contemporary architectural design and the designs created utilize features that make the best use of t…