INTERIOR DESIGNER

March 14, 2019 by blackband Filed Under: Behind The Scenes, Blackband Blog Leave a Comment

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: http://blackbanddesign.com

Instagram: @blackbanddesign

Pinterest: Blackband Design

INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY

February 12, 2019 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog

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!!

Project San Clemente Reserve // Kitchen: Before + After

January 8, 2019 by blackband Filed Under: Before & After Leave a Comment

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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

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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from the island

layout to the

appliance placement,

we completely changed

the footprint of

this kitchen

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masking the hood

with the cabinetry

provided a clean

backdrop for the island

to take the spotlight

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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

and stove top locations

(and all the plumbing and

gas lines that went with it),

we got to see the

new surfaces and materials

come to life --

always an exciting time

in the project

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

island

cabinetry

walls

if you enjoyed this before + after reveal, we'd love if you shared it on pinterest!

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Project Newport Waterfront Reveal // Great Room

January 3, 2019 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, Interiors Leave a Comment

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!

October 31, 2018 by blackband Filed Under: Behind The Scenes Leave a Comment

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

October 8, 2018 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, Interiors Leave a Comment

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

August 22, 2018 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog

That’s right! Our showroom is currently showcasing a selection of limited edition prints photographed, printed, framed and hung by local artist J P 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!

August 20, 2018 by blackband Filed Under: Behind The Scenes

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

Project Dover Reveal

August 9, 2018 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, Interiors

This Newport Beach remodel is complete! Clean lines and playful punches of color took the place of dated cabinetry and muted tones giving the home a fresh new look and vibrant energy. We’ll have to put together a before + after to show off this incredible transformation, but for now, we hope you enjoy this tour of the finished masterpiece!

Interior Design: Blackband Design

Photography: Amy Bartlam

Thanks for checking it out!!

Project Costa Mesa Reveal

July 13, 2018 by blackband Filed Under: Blackband Blog, Interiors

This sweet Eastside Costa Mesa home was already full of picturesque curb appeal and great bones when we came aboard the project, so our design focus was furnishing and accessorizing. We updated the interior spaces with a mix of classic and cozy pieces creating a fresh blend between the homeowners’ East Coast roots and California lifestyle. While maintaining a clean and serene aesthetic throughout the home, we tailored the details to reflect the family’s character — check out the large coffee table suitable for family game time and the personal travel photography showcased in the office. Enjoy the tour!

Interior Design: Blackband Design

Photography: Chad Mellon