THE BLOG

Day in the Life at RRI

Have you ever wondered what a week looks like in a high-end residential interior design office? Between job walks, client design meetings, spec’ing material, sourcing product, and keeping the shop running, you might wonder where we squeeze the fun in? Because trust me-we have FUN in this office. Come along with us for a week […]

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Design Dilemma: Empty Walls

We’ve all been there. You go over to a friends house for dinner or drop your kids off at a playdate and you walk into the most inviting home. You’re not only impressed with their aesthetic but it just feels like they have nailed down the perfect balance between hanging meaningful things on their wall […]

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Ellery Project Reveal

Not often do we get called to design a bathroom that is already beautiful. But it happens. In this case, our clients had a bathroom they already loved but due to an inadequate builder they had MAJOR issues. Unfortunately for our clients, this wasn’t the first time that we have had to come in and […]

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Project Bad Ass Reveal

This building was once the location of a very popular wine tasting room, so when we came in to walk this project it was dripping with dark purples, oranges and reds, dark travertine floors, and a very outdated tuscan feeling.  When we first met with our clients, our initial question was what do you want […]

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Simple Swaps For the Better

We have rounded up 4 of our favorite home decor swaps that are sure to elevate your home in less than one minute! YES I said LESS than one minute! 1.Use a decorative vase to hold all your cooking utensils. The metal utensil holders are so dated and do nothing good for your kitchen! Find […]

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The Key to Perfectly Placed Lighting

A very common question we get asked is “how high should we hang this light?” As there is no real right answer and there are also a TON of variables when deciding on lighting height, but I have rounded up a few rules of thumbs that I know you will thank me for later! Island […]

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Upcoming Projects | Sneak Peak

At any given time, RRI has between 18-25 open projects on our books. They are all at different stages of the process, but I thought it would be fun to show you some of our projects that are in the design phase and building phase to get you excited for whats to come! Our OO […]

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Stonechat Project Reveal | Kitchen Space

Our stonechat project is an office favorite! Strictly because this client had an eye for design and she was willing to push the envelope! And the final result shows…its breath taking everywhere you look! The original kitchen was dated beyond belief. It was original builder from the 80’s and it showed. The peninsula with the […]

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Our Oak Meadow Project | Most Expensive House Sold in SCV

I don’t know if you heard, but our Oak Meadow project set some pretty incredible sales records in the Santa Clarita Valley..and when I say incredible records, I mean, it sold as the highest price home EVER sold in the Santa Clarita Valley. And you know what….we designed all 8000 square feet of that bad […]

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How To Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel

A top question I get is “how do we prepare for a kitchen remodel?” A kitchen remodel is by far one of the hardest remodels to live through, because if you think about it, the kitchen is where you spend a majority of your time when you are home. It is truly the heart of […]

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Dining Rooms That Inspire

Dining rooms are spaces most of my clients typically don’t want in their homes. They are spaces that don’t get used that often..BUT…some of my clients LOVE a good dining room moment and I am here for it! Let’s talk about the most understated room in the house and some fool proof furniture combinations! Luxurious […]

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Cali Caj Reveal | Kids Spaces

If you have kids then you know, they take over all the entire house! When we were talking with our clients, one big change they wanted from their previous home was a space for the kids to hang out and all of their friends too..so they didn’t lock themselves in their rooms! Which I was […]

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2022 Favorite Paint Colors

Paint colors are always the number one question asked on social media. What paint color did we use on the cabinets, what’s the color on the walls? So we have rounded up our top 5 paint colors used in 2022 and where we used them! Who’s ready! 5. Greek Villa by Sherwin Williams | SW-7551 […]

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Cali Caj Reveal | Main Living Spaces

One of the most loved spaces in a remodel is always the kitchen/family room areas. Strictly because they are the heart of the home, the most lived in parts of the home! So we are always very specific when designing these areas. When designing this kitchen, first thing first, the island needed to be squared […]

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Cali Caj Project Reveal | Primary Suite

Our most anticipated project reveal to date..Our Cali Caj Project was a fan favorite on social media, especially the Primary Suite. So let’s kick the reveal off this with jaw dropping transformation! Let me start off by saying…we had 8 weeks to complete a 3400 square foot COMPLETE transformation remodel. Yes, you read that right…and […]

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Creating an Accent Wall

Not all accent walls are created equal. Accent walls are a must in our designs, and the more accent walls the better..they instantly elevate the look and feel of your builder home. We have rounded up our 5 favorite type of accents walls that will sure to bring some life to your home! Bringing in […]

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How To Style Floating Shelves Like a Designer

Floating shelves are a MUST in a home..not only do they add a more custom look to a space, but they lend for a perfect styling moment! We’re breaking down some of the MUSTs when styling your floating shelves! HEIGHT IS NECESSARY You absolutely need different height variations on your shelves. If you have everything […]

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On Trend | 2023 Trends to Look Out For

I know hard to believe we are already thinking about 2023 but I would be doing you all a disservice if I didn’t start talking about the interior design trends you’ll start seeing in the coming months! This is actually one of my favorite things to do is look at the predicted trends. Before we […]

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The RRI Home Collection | Fall Debut

Our largest and most anticipated collection yet….and by far Rebeccas personal favorite of all the collections. These pieces are hand picked by the RRI team and Rebecca herself, and are selected to work in your newly remodeled home or your lived in and loved home!  These are all pieces that Rebecca personally has in her […]

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Our Sterling Project Playroom Reveal

When you think playroom…if you are like me you immediately think toys everywhere…total disarray…not a place that any designer wants to see downstairs..BUT it is a place that is totally necessary when you have little kids. It is a place that builds more than just memories. AND….best of all…it can look beautiful too! Our playroom […]

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Kitchen Renovation Tips

A kitchen remodel is probably one of the hardest remodels to embark on by yourself, but it is definitely doable! People do it all the time…its like child labor…while you are going through it you think to yourself..i am never doing this again, but then you forget about it all 10 years later and do […]

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Our 4 Favorite Built in Designs

Built ins create an instant custom look when done properly. They can take an otherwise boring builder cut out and transform it to look like a custom space adding not only style but also storage! Anytime there is a spot to add a built in we do! But not all built ins are create equal! […]

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The Amelia Project Living Room Reveal

Our Amelia Project holds a very special place in our hearts. We have worked with this client for YEARS renovating their house and they are always such an absolute delight to work with! They have their own personal style but they listen to us and allow us to push them out of their comfort zone […]

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The RRI Signature Style

If you know our work at all, you know we created tailored custom spaces that are very relaxed and livable. But also very refined and tailored. We love a clean neutral color palette with layers of textures, materials, and woods. Every space has something unique about it. Something that sets that space apart over all […]

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A look into our Durant Project

Our Durant Project is a definite fan favorite! You guys have LOVED this project from the moment we showed it! This project consisted of a kitchen remodel..but we packed A LOT of goodness into one kitchen, and were here to talk about it! This beauty started as a dated and dark builder kitchen. In typical […]

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The Perks of Working with an Interior Designer

The question everybody asks when embarking on a remodel…why should I hire a designer? And my response…why should you not! Ok not all the time but most of the time I laugh when people ask me that! But seriously, a lot of homeowners don’t understand what some of the perks are when working with a […]

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4 Tricks to Elevate Your Home

Its Friday and I’m feeling awfully nice this morning, so I am sharing 4 quick tricks to elevate your home! These 4 tips are things that we think about when we walk into a new project, and now I am sharing them with you! Declutter your spaces The moment you start decluttering and clearing off […]

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RRI’s Favorite Kitchen Materials

One of our top questions we get asked is what kitchen materials we like and would do in our own homes. So we have rounded up our top 3 favorite kitchen materials! *Porcelain Countertops YES I said Porcelain Countertops! We are starting to use this over quartz for a couple different reasons! The luster in […]

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Creating a Functional Living Space

Design is NOT always about the look…about 70% design and 30% functionality. Some people may beg to differ..but having a functional living space is just as important. Without function you lack design! And with a majority of our clients having kids, functionality is key to their life running smoothly! And you will never have to […]

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Designer Bathroom Remodel Tips

Since i have coined 2022 the year of bathroom remodels (we have 10 bathrooms we are working on right now!) why not share my 5 tips to designing the most bad ass bathroom! Step 1. Lighting, its all about the lighting! You need good overhead lighting. We use mostly recessed cans for overhead lighting. You […]

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Channel Islands Oasis | Entry & Guest Bathroom Edition

Ok…the wait is over!The reveal of the entry way and guest bathroom is here, and I say it was worth the wait! The entry way is a very dramatic space! The original entry was so boring. And while they tried to make it “grand” with a terrible chandelier and some out dated flooring it needed something […]

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Channel Islands Oasis | Family Room & Kitchen Edition

Our Channel Islands project has been a labor of love. This project originally started back in 2019..pre pandemic. Wellll…then you know pandemic hit and this project went on hold. My clients who were living in the house at the time opted to pause starting construction on this masterpiece until things settled down a bit. WELL…things […]

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Green with Envy Paint Colors

One of our number 1 asked questions is what green paint colors do we use. Green is probably one of the hardest paint colors to get right. Half of them end up looking like baby poop and then the other half look like a mint candy bar! We have come up with our top 3 […]

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Spring Home Tips

Southern California basically doesn’t get a winter..so we are in February and already in spring weather..which believe me we are not complaining about! And with the spring weather comes the spring cleaning! I have rounded up my top 3 quick tips to get your home ready for Spring! Color doesn’t just have to be on […]

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The year of bathroom remodels

I’m coining 2022 as the year of bathroom remodels. In the first 2 months, we have already started construction on 5 different bathroom remodels. YES, 5!  Bathroom remodels typically come after the kitchen remodel if we are breaking projects into phases. But bathrooms are just as loved by our clients as kitchens! They really bring […]

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The RRI Kitchen Essentials

The RRI collection has all the kitchen essentials you need for now only a stylish kitchen BUT a more functional kitchen too. All of these items we use in our clients home when styling at the end of a remodel and they all come back with the highest reviews from our design clients! We also […]

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My Favorite Things

Who doesn’t want to know some of the favorite things designers enjoying using! Here is a look at our office’s favorite pics! First one…decorative soap pumps and shampoo pumps. This will instantly give your shower the “designer” look and even your kitchen sink area. Those store bought pumps are just plain ugly. Even the neutral […]

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A Look at our California Transitional Bathroom remodel

Our skyridge project has our true tailored California Casual look with a transitional flair to it. This house has much more of the traditional bones and elements so making this a modern bathroom would not fit with the rest of the house. We wanted to give them a more updated look with all the modern […]

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Top 3 Design Trends for 2022

Trends are something that we are always looking at..we want our projects to not only be on “trend” but to also have a timeless look to them so when that trend is gone our design doesn’t immediately look out of date. The first trend that is here to stay are ceiling beams and I AM […]

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Getting a Pinterest Worthy Styled Kitchen

We are diving into getting those countertops to look like I came in and professionally styled your kitchen! It’s all about the styling that is done in any space that really makes you go WOW. You know..when you walk into a model home and you are blown away because of how “put together” it looks…that […]

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The RRI Curated Christmas Gifts

Who here feels like they get stuck on Christmas gift ideas for people who have EVERYTHING! The people that buy what they want when they want! BTW this is me..i am probably one of the hardest people to shop for! So guess what…me and my amazing team have taken the guess work out of gift […]

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The Ultimate Game Room

I am not usually a fan of games rooms in the center of the house..they tend to be an eye sore if not done right!  The game room in our Moondust Project is everything but that! Lets start with this modern up to date pool table that immediately elevated the style of this space. Adding […]

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A Dive into our Alcott Bathroom Remodel

Our Alcott bathroom remodel is hands down one of the most moody bathrooms we have designed to date. This client loves the more masculine colors, clean lines, and layers of materials. When we first met with them and walked the bathroom I couldn’t believe the amount of wasted space in this bathroom. The tub area […]

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Shop the RRI Experience

If you haven’t already…you will hear now! Saturday November 6th from 12pm-3pm RRI will be hosting our first ever sip and shop in our new headquarters! We are so excited to not only be selling hand picked curated RRI product, but we have teamed up with some of our favorite local SCV vendors to partake […]

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RRI’s Favorite Fall Accessories

Fall is hands down my favorite time of the year. There is something so special about the cooler weather, the holiday festivities beginning and well….pumpkin everything! Here in Southern California we don’t really get a season change..we get a little bit of the cooler weather…and the leaves change colors..but thats about it! The beaches are […]

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A Look into our Clifton Project

Who doesn’t love a good project photo dump..and when the project is as good as our Clifton Project a post fully dedicated to this beauty is so worth it! Enjoy some of the tips provided and sources for a few of our favorite items! First of all..lets start with where this baby started…brown cabinets…a bar […]

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The Paint Color Guide

Clients often get worried when I recommend a white wall..I mean, I know most of my clients have kids, and white and kids are not usually in the same sentence..trust me I know! BUT…when you invest in good quality paint and use an eggshell finish (so its wipeable) you would be surprised what you can […]

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Where to splurge vs. where to save

When thinking about a home remodel, the first thing that comes to mind is HOLY MONEY! Construction is by NO means inexpensive. But if done right will increase the value of your home, and create a home that you personally will enjoy and create lasting memories in. There is nothing better than coming home, after […]

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The Many Faces of a Pattern Tile

Have you been thinking about using a pattern tile somewhere, but not sure where or how to use it? We hear this quite often from clients.. they want to incorporate a fun pattern tile in a space but are either too nervous to do a big bold pattern or they don’t know how it will […]

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