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    烘 [ home ], the house where one's family lives. The word "烘" is not the word for "home" in Chinese (家 is the correct Chinese character). But the pronunciation of "烘" in Chinese is similar to "home" in English , and if you look at each part of this Chinese character, you will find it very interesting. "火" on the left side means: fire, and "共" on the right side means: sharing or together. When putting both parts together, it means to share warmth together. I believe that is what a home should be. Home is not only a house where one's family lives but also where family shares warmth, laughter and tears together. This is the mission of my interior design. I like to do home design. I like to make each home where families can share love together.

Amazing house, 神妙美屋

Recently, a lovely couple bought their first single family house in Irvine, CA. I am honored to design their new home. This is another over the internet design consulting project. I found myself enjoying this type of design consultation more and more. By using email to exchange photos, space measurement, and using FaceTime /Skype for … Read more

Little City Gourmet

This is a commercial project I am currently working on. My task was to design the restaurant within the owner’s limited budget and pick the right furniture for the restaurant in Arlington, VA near East Falls Church Station. Please come and see when we open in April, 2013 if you are in the area! Little … Read more

Great house with beautiful view, but.. 美景豪宅的設計諮詢

The owner moved into this house in the summer , 2012. The house was built in 1971, a flat with beautiful sunset view at Turtle Rock community, CA . The owner had spent quite a lot of money on replacing floor, repainting the wall and remodeling the kitchen. But they feel there’s something missing.  The house is … Read more

Great magnetic board under $60

While looking at the kids’ study room of my friend’s house, I proposed to add something on the bare wall to match with the feeling of the existing room. First, we bought a picture frame from IKEA (VIRSERUN, $29.99) and then we went to Homedepot to cut a metal sheet ($24) into the same size. Ta- da!! … Read more

Kitchen renovation under $20,000

This is a small kitchen renovation project at Irvine, CA. The owner spent less than $20,000 for the entire project. We did this over phones and internet ! ) see moe photos here 這是一個透過網路與電話進行設計諮詢的案子, 屋主全部更新整個廚房只花了$20,000 , 結果果真令人滿意! 由此看更多照片

The Rustic & Refined updated 第二階段改造

The owner of the house decided to build the TV shelf and window seat at their master bed room. Finally, we get to see how it turn out to be in four weeks! Stay tune~ see more about this project from here 這個是粗曠中的精致同一個屋主,他們終於決定換掉之前現成的家具改為更溫馨休閒風格的電視櫃與窗戶旁座椅, 結果請拭目以待!

Dressing up the house at Fairfax 裝扮妻子的夢想家

I have been extremely busy since last September.  I’ve been hired to help a family to furnish their big, rather empty house in Fairfax, VA.  For this project, I primarily designed custom cabinets, hand-picked furniture, and planned wall finishes Today (1/30/2013), I was especially satisfied seeing the project finally came together!  The family has many items that they treasure, I was … Read more

The trend of e-decorating 專業線上設計諮詢服務的時代來臨!

拜科技所賜,我一直有透過網路提供設計諮詢服務給遠在其他州甚至台灣的親友,當然大部份都是已經認識我的人。 但我一直以為這種好像不太專業的做法只適用於熟人間…. 沒想到近年來這樣在網路上提供諮詢服務卻大行其道! 有的設計師甚至只做這種足不出戶的網路設計服務就夠養家活口了! 其實這種方法的確是有很多好處,例如設計師省下了交通與量工地的時間,客戶則省下了大筆設計費與要自己一手弄房子的壓力, 可以按著自己的時間與預算來完成,非常適合那些凡事願意親為的人。 聽起來好像不簡單,其實很容易! 首先,我會請客戶用電郵寄來房子的尺寸(畫在簡單的平面圖為佳)與空間室內外照片給我 然後我也請客戶寄一些喜歡的室內空間照片甚至是藝術品甚或的時尚風格照片來 好讓我了解他們的喜好 等設計圖完成時, 我會先電郵一部分回去,並請客戶寄支票或到PayPal 線上付款。收到全款後我會郵寄完整的施工圖與材料顏色板會去給他們。 如此他們便能照著自己的時間與預算來施工 打造他們的夢想屋! 當然住台北有室內設計需求但又不是太習慣透過網路方式來進行設計案的人可以跟我聯絡,每年暑假我就像鮭魚一樣返鄉探親。 I have been doing design service though internet for years, mostly to people who already know me. I would ask them to send me the measurement and photos of the space , plus some pictures of interior style or … Read more

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烘 [ home ] Design

烘 [ home ], the house where one’s family lives.  The word  ”烘” is not the word for  ”home” in Chinese (家 is the correct Chinese character).  But the pronunciation of  “烘” in Chinese is similar to  “home” in English , and if you look at each part of this Chinese character, you will find it very interesting. “火” on … Read more

Face lifting the 60 years old rambler! 60年老屋的改建

This is a project in Falls Church. I plan to not only face lift the 60 years old rambler but also make the 1800 sqft house to meet the needs of a family of four. By enclosing the existing dining room, I was able to add one study room and open up the kitchen, making … Read more

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