P.S. We do have one iconic man on our team whose doppelgänger actually spurred this whole idea... Scroll through to find him!
That's a wrap... now accepting all suggestions for next year's theme in the comments!!
We teamed up with Graystone Custom Builders to complete this new build in the dreamy Port Streets neighborhood of Newport Beach. The curb appeal models classic coastal style with its gray shingles and white trim while one peek through the dutch door reveals eclectic interiors radiating cool California vibes.
Interior Design: Blackband Design
Home Design + Build: Graystone Custom Builders
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Bathroom design by Graystone Custom Builders
Bathroom design by Graystone Custom Builders
Bathroom design by Graystone Custom Builders
Bathroom design by Graystone Custom Builders
We are so excited + proud to be named a winner at the International Design & Architecture Awards for our Project Newport Waterfront master bedroom!!
Sitting among 700 of the world's top interior designers, builders, architects + fancy-pants professionals was a true honor + unforgettable experience. There are so many spectacular designs from around the globe that we celebrated this evening + each with an amazing team of designers + homeowners behind them. We just can't help but feel so grateful for the incredibly talented teams of professionals that we get to work with right here in our own backyard + our trusting clients who give us the freedom to create such a special place for them -- their home.
We love what we do, who we do it for + all this fun we get to have along the way! Thanks for your endless support!
Hosted by high-end interiors publisher Design et al, these annual awards celebrate luxurious design from around the world + offer endless amounts of inspiration for your dreamiest dream home. Design et al celebrated their 10th anniversary of the awards this year + we got to join the party! As all great nights start, we kicked ours off with an Old Fashioned...
The Grosvenor House Hotel in London hosted the incredible awards night in their Great Room. This ballroom was once the ice rink where Queen Elizabeth II learned to ice skate!
We made friends with fellow California-based interior designer Lonni Paul from E! News + Canada's Martha + Jimmy Huk of Hedgeford & Berkley.
Sophisticated city living meets the comfort and casualness of living by the sea in this 12,710-square-foot new build on the bay in Newport Beach, CA. Thanks to the client’s collaborative approach, Rob Sinclair’s thoughtful architecture, and builder Andrew Patterson’s “new standard” mentality, Blackband Design was able to optimize the interior design in each space through both form and function.
Okay okay, we'll back up a few steps + explain... Remember that huge beach house on the bay in Newport that's got everyone dancing in their Duffys? We call it Project Newport Waterfront + it's in the running for some big awards.
Project Newport Waterfront caught the attention of home design editors in the UK + secured a finalist position in ELEVEN categories of the International Design & Architecture Awards!
Greg + Wendy Blackband are headed to London later this month for the awards ceremony but before they can accept any honors, the winners must be chosen... by Y O U.
So we're inviting YOU into the wonderful world of design to cast your vote alongside professionals from around the world. Think you've got what it takes to be the judge of these state-of-the-art mansions + not-so-humble abodes? There's no doubt in our minds that you were made for this!
Get your discerning designer eyes ready + be prepared to screenshot all the dream home inspiration your heart desires because there's a whole lot of beauty coming your way!
Click the VOTE NOW links below to be directed to each voting page + look out for Project Newport Waterfront by Blackband Design in SEVEN interior design categories + FOUR residential property categories -- that's eleven no-brainer votes so you'll be done in no time! Scroll on down for the full list of Blackband entries.
T I P : Voting pages are easiest to navigate on a desktop or iPad. If you're on your phone, send this link to your email + revisit on a larger device!
D I S C L A I M E R : Since you're voting like a professional, you'll need the patience of the professionals -- a vote must be cast in every category for votes to be valid so enjoy browsing through all the swoon-worthy entries that Blackband isn't up against.
On the move right now? Send this link to your email + keep as unread until you have time to vote at your own pace!
Hosted by high-end interiors publisher Design et al, these annual awards celebrate luxurious design from around the world + offer endless amounts of inspiration for your dreamiest dream home. Design et al is celebrating their 10th anniversary of the awards + we're looking forward to joining the party!
It's the incredible collaboration of this home's design + build team that makes the final product exceptional in every way. The innovative + driven homeowners recruited their team of professionals wisely starting with world-renown architect Rob Sinclair of Sinclair Associates Architects + local builder Andrew Patterson of Patterson Custom Homes whose "new standard" mentality is taking over Newport Beach neighborhoods one new build at a time. Our interior design expertise was brought on board early to weigh in on architectural decisions + select the finishes + furnishings that made this dream house a family home. It's a project we are honored to have been a part of + excited to share with you!
Sophisticated city living meets the comfort + casualness of living by the sea in this 12,710-square-foot new build on the bay in Newport Beach, CA.
Thank you so much for supporting Blackband in the International Design & Architecture Awards. We hope to make you proud!
P.S. Always feel free to spread the love + forward this post to friends who would enjoy looking through home inspo from around the world + casting their votes for Blackband!
We played up the sleek, contemporary finishes and architecture of this home with colorful textiles, organic patterns and collected pieces from the homeowners' travels creating a home full of personality. This is not your average beach house, it's a work of art.
Interior Design: Blackband Design
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Symmetry runs deep in this home and gives order to the colorful mix of patterns. A bold pair of bookcases flanking the mantel set the stage for double L-shape sectionals to fill the long floor plan and two eccentric occasional chairs to continue the mirrored effect.
The formal dining space is kept casual with woven chairs and a patterned rug, yet it boasts exceptional sophistication in scale and finishes. Playful colors come in through unique florals and local surf panel art. [Below] The breakfast nook offers additional seating and style with its mix of soft upholstery, leather weaves and three-dimensional art.
A floor-to-ceiling velvet channel-tufted banquette replaced built-in cabinets of the former office for a statement seating situation in the stylish game room.
Exuberant and zen -- all in one.
Stripes in the guest quarters offer a nod to nautical design while setting the foundation for additional patterns to be layered in. Sign us up for a stay here!
Waterfront-living isn't complete without proper furnishings to take in all the views and this outdoor dining banquette exceeds all those dock expectations.
Thanks for taking the tour!! Let us know what you think of this one-of-a-kind beach house in the comments below and save your favorite ideas to that "dream home" board on Pinterest!
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.
Interior Design: Blackband Design Photography: Leigh Ann Rowe
Scroll on for a photo home tour + the inside scoop... + yes, that includes paint colors!!
Warren Christopher // 8" oak plank in a custom stain
I spy: queen of the house
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
Thanks for reading!! Let us know what you like + what you want to know more about in the comments below...
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:
FRIDAY + SATURDAY
MAY 17 + 18, 2019
9AM - 4PM
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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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 :
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.
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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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