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Getting the Best Replacement Windows in Oakland

From admin on May 31st, 2011 in Oakland

oakland-home Oakland residents can reap all kinds of benefits from replacement windows, especially energy-efficient windows. But there are a few things you should know before making a purchase:... Continue reading Getting the Best Replacement Windows in Oakland

Why We Love Berkeley: Amazing Custom Home Fixtures by Omega Too

November 4th, 2010 in Oakland

Sometimes it's the little things that bring a remodel to life. And that’s precisely the time when unique stores like Berkley's Omega Too absolutely blow us away. ...read full post →

23 Years of Elbow Grease: Lake Merritt Hotel Gets Fabulous Remodel

September 24th, 2010 in Oakland

When Randy and Cheryl Berger met some 37 years ago at a UCLA frat party, they were bound by a mutual attraction. Four years later, they were glued by similar hopes for a future together. Now they seem to be forever entwined by the Lake Merritt Hotel, a property they purchased 23 years ago and just haven't been able to get rid of since. ...read full post →

A Berkeley Couple’s Sweet Backyard Tea House

September 23rd, 2010 in Oakland

With their roots planted firmly in San Franciscan soil, Bonnie and Jim Bell's Japanese architecture and backyard tea garden in Chabot Canyon might seem a bit out of place. But while this abode certainly stands out within the traditional Berkeley Arts and Crafts neighborhood, this couple is feeling far too Zen to care. ...read full post →

Top 5 Tips from Oakland Designer Sheri Sheridan

April 29th, 2010 in Oakland

Are you drowning in a sea of decorating tips and don’t know how to prioritize?  Then by all means, let us help.  Here are some top ideas from Oakland-based interior designer Sheri Sheridan. Don’t Let Color Scare You Sheridan never hesitates to use the brightest of the bright when it comes to choosing colors for her space.  While the Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee color (shown here in the wall’s trim) came at full price, most of her finds are pulled out of clearance bins at the paint store.  Definitely something to keep in mind. ...read full post →

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