2019-06-20 00:30
Are you a fan of gallery walls? I just love them. As a designer, I often suggest a gallery wall in at least one space of the house. Why? Because this design element allows me to infuse the r… Read More
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Tami Smight is well known in Los Angeles for her stunning custom draperies and interior design work.
2019-06-20 00:23
It may surprise to learn, that the majority of the projects I am hired to design have challenging spaces…. Be they small or cramped, or poor natural lighting, low ceilings… the… Read More
2019-06-20 00:18
See how this dining room morphs from unofficial workspace to a stylish, hardworking room that accommodates meals, homework, and gatherings in just three steps.
Let’s face it – in… Read More
2019-06-20 00:04
I know it seems like asking for trouble to place a rug in the kitchen, right? Who wants to worry about the inevitable spills and mess created in a busy workspace? Actually, placing a rug in… Read More
2019-05-23 00:13
In my childhood home, my mom decorated liberally with wallpaper. She created a beautiful home, but I always thought of wallpaper as formal and a HUGE commitment when I was a young adult.
As… Read More
2019-05-23 00:11
One of the first questions I ask my clients when beginning a design project is “how do you want guests/visitors to feel when entering your home”. I get answers that vary in scope… Read More
2019-05-23 00:09
Meditation Space
Solitude is the new luxury!
In today’s stressful environment with so many distractions from social media, phones, and television, we all could benefit from a special p… Read More
2019-05-22 19:48
Although one could argue either way for a kitchen without a microwave, I find mine invaluable for the way my family cooks and enjoys HOT beverages. The dilemma with today’s kitchen des… Read More
2018-03-23 19:14
Photo Credit: Tami Smight InteriorsI did a very brisk business in window coverings in Southern California, in part for beauty, and in part for light control and privacy.
Since relocating my… Read More
2018-03-23 19:09
Photo Credit:http://ejkasseryandco.com/antique-restoration/3562514There are so many wonderful places to go antiquing in Fairfield County, CT. I have written a few blog posts about some worth… Read More
2018-03-23 19:02
Photo Credit: Stratford Antique CenterStratford Antique Center “Fairfield County’s oldest multi antique dealership under one roof.”
One of my favorite past times is antiqui… Read More
2018-03-23 18:59
Photo Credits: RRMNE.ORGMaybe it is the little kids in me, but I just love train rides. Not the commuter train on Metro North quite so much, cause that is sometimes a bit stressful, trying t… Read More
2018-03-23 18:54
Photo Credit: Fairfield County Antique & Design Center WebsiteThis California girl was a regular visitor to the Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena, CA. That market was outdoors, and come… Read More
2018-03-23 18:41
Photo Credit: Tami Smight InteriorsIt all began with… this is what I am most often told from new clients, when they phone me to ask for design guidance. Many times the scope of the pr… Read More
2018-03-23 17:48
Photo Credit: Tami Smight InteriorsBefore meeting with the architect to communicate my ideas for the home renovation, I spent time in each room, thinking about the purpose for that room, the… Read More
2018-03-23 16:52
Photo Credit: Tami Smight InteriorsWhen Alec and I purchased our 1961 Colonial in Weston, CT, we knew it was in need of a new kitchen… which required opening up some walls to give it… Read More
2018-03-23 16:47
Photo Credit: Tami Smight InteriorsWhen searching for the right residential home builder for our own Weston Colonial renovation, I met and interviewed three local contractors. I believe that… Read More
2018-03-23 00:50
Photo Credit: Tami Smight InteriorsAfter looking at several homes in Weston, Westport and Fairfield Connecticut, my husband Alec and I purchased a charming 1961 Colonial in Weston, CT in nee… Read More
2018-03-23 00:42
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One of the services I love to provide to my clients is a paint consultation. Choosing the right color
for your walls is more than looking at swatches at t… Read More
2018-03-23 00:36
Photo Credit: Archive from Alec SmightMy father-in-law, Jack Smight was a wonderful television and film director with a delightful body of work from live television in the 1950s to feature f… Read More
2018-03-23 00:29
Photo Credit: Dash & AlbertInject personality and some flair on your traditional staircase with a versatile and durable staircase runner by Dash & Albert from Ring’s End in Wes… Read More
2018-03-23 00:26
Photo Credit: Tami Smight Interiors at Ring’s End Westport, CTIt always delights and surprises my clients when they see what a dramatic difference one affordable, simple update to the… Read More
2018-03-23 00:18
Photo Credit: Tami Smight InteriorsYou may be familiar with the Serena and Lilly brand of home furnishings and decor, however seeing it in an actual home is another story. The Serena &… Read More
2018-03-20 20:23
Photo Credit: Kirby & Co websiteThere is something really special about living in a coastal community. The quality of light in Darien, CT homes is so unique, being near the Long Island S… Read More
2018-03-20 20:19
Photo Credit: UnknownThere are an abundance of fantastic antique stores to shop in the Fairfield County, CT area. Have you ever found that perfect piece, but it is in need of some restoratio… Read More
2018-03-20 20:14
Photo Credit: Couleur Provence WebsiteAs a Francophile, I was so excited to learn about a fantastic store in Darien, CT which imports furniture, lighting, and accessories from France.
What c… Read More
2018-03-20 20:11
Photo Credit: Post Modern Home WebsiteArt by E. GibekWhen it comes to the finishing touches and accessorizing on my projects, I believe that beautiful art elevates the design of the entire r… Read More
2018-03-20 20:04
Photo Credit: Tami SmightYou’ll never get a second chance to make a great first impression, or so they say about interviews and meeting someone for the first time.
It also applies to t… Read More
2018-03-15 22:48
Photo Credit: Weed & Duryea WebsiteWhat a refreshing break from the big box stores, walk into Weed & Duryea located at Weed & Duryea
21 Grove St, New Canaan, CT and YOU will be a… Read More
2018-03-15 22:43
Photo Credit: The Glass HouseWe are so lucky to have this architectural wonder in the heart of Fairfield County, CT. The Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan, CT is an experience for any… Read More
2018-03-15 22:38
Photo Credit: The Summer HouseOn a recent afternoon spent in New Canaan, CT, I visited The Summer House which is an inspiring mix of curated antiques and contemporary home decor items.
The S… Read More
2018-03-15 22:29
Photo Credits: Earth Garden New Canaan, CTI am a sucker for container gardens. Poor Alec, we often are on a daily walk, or visiting a lovely New England town, and I stop to take photos of c… Read More
2018-03-15 22:25
Photo Credit: Design Solutions WebsiteLiving in Fairfield County, CT makes me appreciate the great outdoors every day. However, I want to keep some of the not so great outdoors… outdo… Read More
2018-03-15 22:08
Photo credit: Juliska Online Catalog CoverI first learned of Juliska when invited to a friend’s home for dinner, shortly after we moved from California to Weston, CT.
My friend sugge… Read More
2018-03-15 21:58
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When it comes to pet-friendly flooring selection for my interior design clients, I like to educate my clients on flooring options. Here is an overvi… Read More
2018-03-15 21:48
Photo Credit: PinterestIt does not matter what your design style is, I believe adding vintage home decor and/or architectural salvage makes any space more interesting.
One of my favorite spa… Read More
2018-03-15 21:38
Photo Credit: TSIMany of my clients reach out to me because they are overwhelmed by the myriad of choices when walking into a tile store. I have had new clients call and say “I just sh… Read More
2018-03-15 21:33
Photo Credit/Designer: Kate SingerHampton Design House 2012Creating a relaxed grouping such as this wonderful gallery wall created by Kate Singer of the Hampton Design House 2012, takes a b… Read More
2018-03-07 19:27
Our grown son, Colin Smight, regularly visits museums and concerts thanks to an early education of art and music appreciation. Photo Credit: Tami Smight
Raising our kids in California… Read More
2013-03-21 15:05
I had the pleasure of visiting our dear friends Dede and Mark during Modernism Week and was treated to amazing design inspiration. A common theme throughout my travels was th… Read More
2013-03-19 15:12
My friend, Cindy DeFatta, and I are like minded when it comes to admiring the beauty and patina of flea market treasures. As southern California residents, we are so fortunate to have… Read More
2013-03-14 13:05
My favorite specialty painter in the Santa Clarita Valley, and greater Los Angeles area for that matter is the very talented Cindi Rowley of Cindi Rowley Designs. Not to be confused wi… Read More
2013-03-12 13:05
I had the pleasure of working with a lovely client recently. Dr. Joy Montes called me because her ready-made draperies where just not working for her. Having never worked with a… Read More
2013-03-03 13:03
Sometimes I walk into a client’s home, and just smile, because the house is a true reflection of the family who inhabits the home. Such is the case with two of my favorite client… Read More
2013-02-28 13:05
If you find yourself in the Newport Beach area of California, it is well worth your time to stop in to visit a great store called Juxtaposition.
juxtaposition |ˌjəkstəp… Read More
2013-02-26 13:05
When designing a space there are design principles I draw from to create the desired look and obtain the end result my client hopes for.
The design principle of repetition is one such tool a… Read More
2013-02-24 17:13
So my last post introduced you to the legendary Los Altos Apartments in Mid-Wilshire district of Los Angeles. The best part about our visit that day was actually seeing the inside of m… Read More
2013-02-23 13:53
Over the President’s day weekend, Claire and I visited our friend Cindy DeFatta at her uber hip Mid-Wilshire apartment. Designated as a Los Angeles Cultural Monument, Los A… Read More
2013-02-17 13:05
My 2013 resolution is to return to my blog and post twice per week. I have missed communicating with my followers and have so many ideas to share with my home design lab as well as my… Read More
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