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Home Reveal: Project One Ford Road

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Traditional meets modern in this Newport Beach home complete with family-friendly furnishings + a sophisticated color palette

We took on this home remodel with our in-house renovation team -- knocking out walls + extending the interiors to create an open + airy space for our clients' family to spend time together. We finished the renovation with clean lines, bold paint selections + plush yet practical furnishings for all to enjoy, even the pup... as seen throughout the tour. A "before + after" will need to follow to show what a difference this transformation made.

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Interior Design: Blackband Design          Photography: Leigh Ann Rowe

Scroll on for a photo home tour + the inside scoop... + yes, that includes paint colors!!

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walls + ceiling + trim

Benjamin Moore // Distant Gray

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wide plank oak wood flooring carried up the stairwell adds warmth to the crisp black + white entryway

Warren Christopher // 8" oak plank in a custom stain

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playing with deep shades of blue + gray we created a feature wall vignette that demands attention without competing against the statement floors

Benjamin Moore // Nocturnal Gray

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deep, moody cabinetry is balanced by a wall of sliding glass doors that stand across the room keeping the space feeling open + inviting with a punch of bold power

Dunn Edwards // Salem Black

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I spy: queen of the house

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the traditional architecture of the kitchen was restored with fresh paint, updated lighting + textural counter stools

Benjamin Moore // Distant Gray

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a pocket door divides the entryway from the great room when needed + disappears into the wall for a clear view through the doorway

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a rich-stained wood table, minimalist leather chairs + a modern, brass light fixture play along the simple lines but add interest with the contrasting textures

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the master suite is a serene retreat with strong masculine tones, soft feminine details + wallpaper mimicking cork board for a subtle textural element

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a leathered black marble surround flaunts creamy, swirling veins + complements the consistency of mixing soft + dark finishes throughout the home

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a black + blue home office displaying sports memorabilia doubles as a man cave hideaway off the master suite

Dunn Edwards // Salem Black

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kids have their own work stations to complete school projects + express themselves... + plenty of storage means there's a chance they'll keep it clean!!

Benjamin Moore // Graytint

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a built-in window seat offers room to lounge on a soft blue velvet cushion + display personal favorites in the nook shelving

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a dainty leaf-shaped marble mosaic covers the vanity back splash + shower floor while black hardware anchors the space with stark contrast

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Benjamin Moore // Distant Gray -- all of the "white" walls, ceiling, trim + kitchen cabinets

Benjamin Moore // Nocturnal Gray -- entry wall

Dunn Edwards // Salem Black -- family room + office built-ins

Benjamin Moore // Graytint -- bonus room desks

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BLACKBAND SALE!!

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OUR WAREHOUSE SALE IS BACK + BIGGER THAN EVER!!

Clear your calendars + come join us at our SALE this Friday + Saturday!! We are offering major markdowns on home decor, pillows, furniture, lighting + more!! From designer pieces to handmade masterpieces + a whole lot in between, there's a wide range of prices + treasures to choose from. It's been two years since we've hosted a sale so we are STOCKED + ready to share the goods with all of you who come visit! THE COUNTDOWN IS ON:

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FRIDAY + SATURDAY
MAY 17 + 18, 2019
9AM - 4PM

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BLACKBAND DESIGN
3198 Airport Loop Drive #E
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The SALE will take place at our showroom in Costa Mesa. We are located behind the runway of John Wayne Airport. We've included a map + general directions below. Please call 949.872.2234 for any further assistance.

FROM 55 NORTH: exit onto Baker St + turn right, turn left on Red Hill Ave, turn right on Airport Loop Drive, follow until road dead ends into airport + turn right into parking lot. 3198 Unit E will be on your right.

FROM 55 SOUTH: exit onto Baker St, turn left on Paularino Ave, turn left on Red Hill Ave, turn right on Airport Loop Drive, follow until road dead ends into airport + turn right into parking lot. 3198 Unit E will be on your right.

FROM 405 NORTH: exit onto MacArthur Blvd + keep right toward Main St, turn left on Main St, turn left on Red Hill Ave, turn left on Airport Loop Drive, follow until road dead ends into airport + turn right into parking lot. 3198 Unit E will be on your right.

FROM 405 SOUTH: exit onto Bristol St + keep right, turn left on Paularino Ave, turn left on Red Hill Ave, turn right on Airport Loop Drive, follow until road dead ends into airport + turn right into parking lot. 3198 Unit E will be on your right.

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TIPS + TRICKS FOR SHOPPING A SALE

  • Come early!!
  • Have spaces in your home in mind that you're looking to fill + know the measurements that will work.
  • Bring a tape measure.
  • Have space in your car/truck to lug home your finds.
  • Always a good idea to bring your own wrap and boxes to keep your new treasures safe on the trip home.
  • Bring a friend! Because it's always fun shopping with a buddy + sometimes we need help making decisions!
  • Keep in mind upcoming gift-giving holidays + shop for loved ones: birthdays, graduations, Father's Day, never-too-late-to-spoil-mom after Mother's Day, super-on-top-of-it Christmas shopping, etc

SHARE THIS WITH A FRIEND, SHOPPING IS WAY MORE FUN TOGETHER!

WE’RE HIRING // INTERIOR DESIGNER

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Join our team at Blackband Design! we're hiring: interior designer

INTERIOR DESIGNER (RESIDENTIAL) – Blackband Design, Orange County

Blackband Design is a premier residential interior design firm. We have a cool design studio and showroom in Costa Mesa, CA. We are down-to-earth and have an amazing team of talented employees working together. It’s a fast paced environment and we’re looking for someone to grow with us. We are looking for someone who is creative, honest, hardworking and who is looking to build a successful career in interior design.

EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • 5 to 7 years design experience.
  • New construction and renovation experience is a must!
  • Please do not apply for this position if you do not have new construction and renovation experience. Please identify in your cover letter your construction and renovation experience.
  • Capability to lead a team, leadership experience is critical.
  • Working directly with clients.
  • Develop proposals and budgets.
  • Conduct client presentations.
  • Work on projects from concept to completion, including new build construction.
  • Must be able to space plan all aspects of renovation. AutoCAD is a must.
  • Able to make furniture and fabric selections.
  • Work with architects, contractors, suppliers and sub-contractors. Bidding through construction.
  • Able to make FF&E suggestions.
  • Creating product tear sheets.
  • Working on installations and must be able to accessorize.
  • Window treatment experience is a plus.
  • Allied member of ASID.
  • NCIDQ preferred.

Salary : Dependent on experience.

Availability : Immediate availability.

Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:30. Must be flexible to work additional hours when needed.

To Apply : Please submit your resume, cover letter and any relevant work to hello@blackbanddesign.com -- a link to your portfolio, website or blog, Instagram, Pinterest, or anything that makes you stand out.

Job Type : Full-time.

>> Check out what we’re up to!

Website: https://blackbanddesign.com

Instagram: @blackbanddesign

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INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY

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We have 100,000 reasons to be thankful + if you're reading this, you're one of them!!

>> Head on over to INSTAGRAM for a HUGE GIVEAWAY to celebrate our growing community!!

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Project San Clemente Reserve // Kitchen: Before + After

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This kitchen remodel is one for the books (or for the blog, if you will)!! Once a crowded and dated track home kitchen, this bright and spacious room is now the focal point of the home. Bonus: we got to work with the sweetest clients!

If you haven't already peaked ahead, scroll on for the "before" picture -- it's a good one!

Interior Design: Blackband Design

Photography: Vanessa Lentine

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At first sight, we knew there would be major changes in store to update this kitchen -- a challenge we were up for! We found great potential in the size of the space and the clients' dream to bring in a brighter palette. Removing the peninsula counter opened up the room allowing for more ways to navigate around the kitchen and into the surrounding living areas. It also freed up the left wall to become home to large appliances without taking up any of the precious square footage. We replaced the existing island with a larger one that offered convenient work space, storage and seating -- three in one! Shifting around the appliance locations and storage allowed us to create a natural flow for our clients to enjoy day-to-day and when entertaining. Moving the stove and hood from the old island to the back wall opened the overhead space for beautiful light fixtures to hang center stage above the quartz countertop. French oak flooring, classic counter stools and textured subway tiles modernized the space while playing up its traditional roots. Finally, fresh paint, watered glass cabinet doors and polished nickel hardware completed the design with a sophisticated touch.

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masking the hood

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the barstools' clean lines and soft leather upholstery fit effortlessly in the timeless space

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progress shot:

after our reno team

reconfigured the electrical

and swapped the sink

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always an exciting time

in the project

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and, of course, what everyone loves to know: paint picks!

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Project Newport Waterfront Reveal // Great Room

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The greatest of great rooms in scale and sophistication is right at home in Project Newport Waterfront. The vast, open floorpan called for creativity to thoughtfully fill the space while keeping seating arrangements intimate. A double sectional layout on one end of the room provides a casual and cozy place to unwind, watch TV and take in the views. Four tufted leather chairs offer a more formal sitting area to catch up with guests and, again, take in the views! Large (and incredibly soft) area rugs anchor each of the furniture arrangements to stand alone while the fabrics and finishes complement each other in the shared space. A full bar and wine wall add more interest to the room with a mix of textures, finishes and styles. Bohemian beaded light fixtures above the streamlined countertop finished with metallic tiles and velvet swivel barstools are a testimony to the fun we had in this design process. We weren’t the only ones taking full advantage of the coolness our clients desired — Infinity Aquariums created a 1,200-gallon salt water tank complete with a custom, handmade coral reef and a Tesla battery back up. We think “great” may be an understatement for this room, but have a look for yourself and let us know what you think in the comments below!

Architecture: Sinclair Associates Architects

Build: Patterson Custom Homes

Interior Design: Blackband Design

Photography: Ryan Garvin

If you think this is great, you’ll love the rest of the home! Check out the Master Suite here and look out for more reveals coming soon. 

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN // Mamma Mia!

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Here we go again… another fun Halloween Costume Party at Blackband Design! This year we got our dancin’ queens on in ABBA-inspired outfits + a whole bunch of glitter! We hope everyone’s having a happy Halloween!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! – The Blackband Team

Project Newport Waterfront Reveal // Master Suite

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We’re starting this week off with a BANG sharing part one of our room-by-room reveal of Project Newport Waterfront — a freshly completed custom home on the bay that we had the honor of designing with architect Rob Sinclair, builder Andrew Patterson and incredible clients with a vision that came to life!

First up in this reveal series, we have the Master Suite consisting of a private sitting room, spacious bedroom and luxury bathroom. This serene retreat is grand in size and spectacular in the quality of every detail, yet kept casual and inviting with its cozy textures, relaxed furnishings and playful personal touches. Deep earth tones used throughout the space soften the black and white framework and reflect the natural beauty of the harbor views surrounding. A whimsical canopy bed claims the spotlight and sets the stage for a dreamy atmosphere. Sunlight pours into the rooms through walls of steel-framed windows, and a skylight over the tub illuminates the pristine bathroom lined with sleek finishes and resort-like amenities. There’s no doubt this master suite is a paradise in a class of its own!

Architecture: Sinclair Associates Architects

Build: Patterson Custom Homes

Interior Design: Blackband Design

Photography: Ryan Garvin

Limited Edition Art Sale at our Showroom

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That’s right! Our showroom is currently showcasing a selection of limited edition prints photographed, printed, framed and hung by local artist JP Greenwood. These classic coastal scenes carry the bright and airy aesthetic that we all know and love making them a go-to choice for our design team + clients. Now is the time to fill your empty walls or add to your art collection, because these prints are 20% off in our showroom only!!

Come + check them out!!

Blackband Design Showroom: 3198 Airport Loop Drive #E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | Monday-Friday 10am-5pm

Inquiries:  949.872.2234 | hello@blackbanddesign.com

We’re Hiring!

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RETAIL SHOWROOM ASSISTANT AND RECEPTIONIST (ENTRY LEVEL)

AUGUST 20, 2018

We are a fast growing interior design firm looking to hire a highly motivated, self-starter to help manage our retail showroom and office in Costa Mesa, CA. This is an entry-level position, not a design position. Your main requirements will be answering the phones, working on the showroom floor and administrative duties.

What we’re looking for :

  • Must have excellent people skills- communication is a key component of your job
  • Detail oriented and highly organized to manage many tasks and deadlines
  • Retail know-how with hands on experience
  • An entrepreneurial spirit for driving sales and forming lasting relationships with customers
  • The ability to support sales through visual displays and styling
  • Able to continually come up with fresh and creative ideas to keep the showroom looking great
  • Experience in design and home merchandising is preferred
  • A passion for design and style – must be up to date with what’s happening in the industry. You should be aware of current home décor trends and stay up to date on design blogs and magazines
  • A willingness to learn and grow with our company
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Photoshop skills are preferred
  • Experience with managing inventory systems is a plus
  • Social media knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities :

  • Answering phones and scheduling consultations
  • Administrative work (filing, updating catalogs, stocking supplies, keeping the office organized)
  • Working with customers on the showroom floor selling furniture and accessories
  • Working in the showroom to maintain a clean, stocked and organized floor
  • Styling the floor and creating visual displays and vignettes
  • Assisting with the buying process of new products for the floor
  • Receiving and pricing merchandise
  • Assisting our designers on projects when needed (installs, accessory packing, photoshoots, tear sheets, etc.)
  • Responding to client emails and inquiries
  • Taking deliveries
  • Running errands when needed

 

Hours : Monday through Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm. Must be flexible to work additional hours when needed.

Salary : Entry level, dependent on experience

To Apply : Please send your resume to hello@blackbanddesign.com and include any relevant work in your email- a link to your portfolio, website or blog, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. We are looking to hire someone immediately!

Job Type :Full-time

 

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