Wednesday, March 7, 2012

What I Enjoy About Working on House of Fifty Mag

There are several favorite aspects of working on House of Fifty mag, but one of them that is right up near the top of the list is getting to know the designers we feature a bit better. I thoroughly enjoy learning more about their design process and the story behind the rooms they create.


Like Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living! I actually first met Tineke years ago when we both became mothers for the first time while living in San Francisco, each taking time off from our careers. It was a huge shift and how grateful I was to have other moms to help me learn how to best handle this new venture. Tineke took this time to reassess what she wanted to do, and when she did go back to work it was in a new career, interior design. Based on the wonderful work she does and the happy clients she has, it was one great move.


new project contemporary laundry room

Tineke loves to push clients to use color and as a result this laundry room ended up being a favorite room of a clients after her house remodel. 

Tineke triggs contemporary bedroom

Mixing patterns is something Tineke and her team is also very good at.

Mill Valley contemporary dining room

Modern with warmth...

Mill Valley contemporary bedroom

San Rafael Master bath contemporary bathroom

...and tile to the ceiling are favorite trends of hers.


Of course I had to include this gorgeous kitchen done by Tineke's firm, as we featured it in our latest issue of House of Fifty along with Tineke's top kitchen design tips. Outstanding features are the herringbone tile run the height of the wall, the La Cornue stove, hood designed by Tineke's cabinetry maker to coordinate with the stove, and the little details that make a difference such as the square legs on the cabinetry and the thick square lines of the countertop.

I've been busy working with a couple more of my favorite designers for articles in our next issue, coming May 7th, and can't wait to share!
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18 comments:

Mary said...

She is definitly talented. Just gorgeous!

Nancy said...

I love her work, it is so fresh and clean, a bit minimal but luxurious...that is my goal!
Have a great day Janell
Nancy@ Powell Brower Home

Dana Frieling@ Make Them Wonder said...

Looking forward to May 7th, Janell!

Business.Blueprints.Brides said...

Beautiful! It is nice to hear about somebody finding their passion and re-making themselves! It is hard to step out of a comfy career and do something a little risky! Kudos to her!

Laura@Elegant Nest said...

Beautiful images...thats one talented lady! Looking forward to the next issue of HOF - thanks for all your hard work!

Courtney {a thoughtful place} said...

Oh, wow. Never realized that some of my favorite rooms all came from the talent of Tineke. Such a fun job you have!

Melissa said...

Janell, can you share (if you know it) the color the designer used for the kitchen living space on page 19 of the House of Fifty spring issue? maustinweeks@charter.net. Thanks!

Annie @ House on Rene said...

I love seeing all the new to me talent you find too! Her designs are stunning. Thanks so much for sharing her work with us.

Carla Aston said...

Beautiful! I'm a fan of tile to the ceiling too. I enjoy your magazine. Keep up the good work!

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Stunning! Love her aesthetic!

KellyMellyBoBellyBananaFanna said...

i love that dining space.

L.Duncan@SisterWithStyle said...

I'm still loving that green laundry room! My favorite part of working on HoF is working with you! True story:)

Louise said...

Love love this magazine! Is there any way I could find out the exact name/color of the Michael Berman Tile from Walker Zanger, which is pictured on page 13?

Fran said...

I bet that is a fun aspect of your work. I am always interested in how designers get started and if they are mothers, how they balance parenting and career. I love her bathroom you posted! Beautiful designs!

Debby said...

Can't wait to read more about your favorite designers in the May issue, Janell! I am loving those barn doors, very cool! Happy Friday to you!! xo

Saudah Saleem Interiors said...

Can't wait to see what you've come up with for this next issue Janell!

Hello Lover... said...

The tile in that bathroom is amazing!

The English Organizer said...

Wonderful laundry room: clever place to use a bold color!