Blog

The style of a room has many facets: the furniture, the décor pieces, the wall color, and the art are all important. But have you spent enough time considering what is below your feet? Flooring solutions range from carpets and hardwood flooring to luxury vinyl planks and ceramic tiles. Regardless ...

When setting up a home, office or even a boat, the right window solution can enhance the feel of the space. From letting light in to keeping heat out, window solutions can be both aesthetic and functional; adding an element of style and functionality to your window space. When choosing your window ...

While it may seem like a relatively simple decision that does not require a lot of time or thought, there are actually a lot of flooring solutions on the market for you to choose from. The correct flooring  solution can completely change the feel and aesthetic of a space, so it is important to make ...

There is nothing better than solar shades as a window solution to create a style in your home. These window treatments are the ultimate in quality, variety, and class. Solar shades can be a durable and beautiful addition to your home or environment. Blinds and shades do more than simply keep the ...

Hardwood floors are stylish and timeless, plus they also require very little maintenance and, if properly cared for, tend to outlast their carpeting counterparts. If you’re thinking about embellishing your home with classic hardwood flooring, you’re also probably thinking about how to decorate your ...

Plantation shutters are an age-old American window covering. They are stylish, iconic and functional. While more and more people are investing in plantation shutters for their homes, like any investment, it is always good to make an informed decision before joining the craze. Here at California ...

Are you trying to find a window treatment that will suit your specific windows? Instead of trying to determine whether an option will work or not, we've identified the top concerns and challenges that people face. We suggest a few window treatment options that can help you overcome these challenges:...

Blinds and shutters are really easy and convenient ways of adjusting the amount of light you want to let in. They give the entire home a more modern and contemporary feel, and as opposed to the binary open/close settings curtains afford, they can allow in the light in degrees. Unlike curtains, ...

In any home, hardwood floors radiate style and class. They are both aesthetically pleasing and incredibly functional. Wood flooring is incredibly easy to take care of, but certain maintenance techniques need to be employed if you want to maximize the longevity of your flooring solution. At ...

So, you've decided that your home needs a makeover, and you've concluded that plantation shutters are the way to go. Here at California Designs, Inc., we agree! However, seeing as though they are going to be framing the windows of your beloved home, you'll want to ensure that you make the right ...

Dark wood floors are an interior decorators dream. They lend a sense of warmth to a room and allow for experimentation with soft palettes and spread-out furniture arrangements. Dark wood floors also show off subtle color combinations that would otherwise be lost against a pale or carpeted floor - ...

Something that can create a lot of distress for homeowners is the scratches that can occur in wood flooring. Homeowners become accustomed to their floors looking attractive and wooden floors are often seen as something that increases the value of a house, so, when something happens that detracts ...

There's no doubt about it; plantation shutters are a sound investment for any modern home. In fact, you can greatly increase your home's curb appeal and overall value simply by installing plantation shutters. These are considered a permanent feature of the home and as such should be well-taken care ...