Event Spotlight: Dwell on Design Presents Heart of the Home

Dwell on Design presents Heart of the Home, part of a designer lecture series about great design in the home.

Join Dwell Magazine senior editor Aaron Britt, leading Southern California architect Mark Singer and President of Arch-Interiors Design Group Christopher Grubb for a salient conversation about the kitchen as the heart of the home.

A reception will follow at Poggenpohl in Suite B188.

The event takes place June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the PDC's Blue Conference Center in Suite B259. RSVP to kirsten.wasser@poggenpohl.com or call 310.289.4901.

Event Recap: Christopher Grubb & Darren Henault Party at Thomas Lavin

The Thomas Lavin showroom was the place to be following the PDC seminar East Coast/West Coast Design: Is it Apple and Oranges?





Christopher Grubb, President of Arch-Interiors Design Group and Darren Henault, President of Darren Henault Interiors led a discussion on the similarities and differences of designing on either side of the country. During the seminar, the high-profile design duo covered all topics from budget concerns in a fluctuating economy to specific finishes and design tactics.





The post-reception welcomed more than 60 guests with a hors d’oeuvres by Obika Mozzarella Bar featuring fresh Chilled Organic Tomato Soup with Basil, Burrata, and Crostini, Aubergine Casserole, and Obika’s signature handmade mozzarella direct from Italy.

Save the Date: East Coast/West Coast Design—Is it Apples & Oranges?

As we learned at last week’s DDB seminar, each coast has a slightly different design culture. If you didn’t have the chance to attend the seminar in New York, save the date for the L.A. redux on May 19.

Christopher Grubb, President of Arch-Interiors Design Group and Darren Henault, President of Darren Henault Interiors will discuss whether rooms in California used differently than rooms in New York; how outdoor spaces are addressed; what client’s demands are in terms of quality and service; and what is most important for clients to invest in?

The two designers will share their experiences in designing in New York and Los Angeles, including differences in each coast’s design consideration based on lifestyle, materials and finishes used, and budgets of their projects.

Having each run successful businesses for many years, the designers will also discuss how they charge for their services and how the economy has affected their client’s budgets and design needs.  And with a changing economy, how they have responded through business procedures, marketing, and other sources of revenue.

The event takes place May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the PDC's Blue Conference Center in Suite B259. For speaker information and reservations please visit http://www.pacificdesigncenter.com/.

Guest Blogger: Christopher Grubb Goes Gaga for Green Home Design

President of Arch-Interiors in Beverly Hills, Christopher Grubb has shared two tips for making eco-conscious home décor choices. Read below to learn more.

By Christopher Grubb

Pick the right paint.

One of the best ways to give your home a facelift while not breaking the bank is with a fresh coat of paint. Now you can go green with each stroke of your brush. Most paint companies are jumping on the eco-décor bandwagon with zero-VOC paints that are also odorless. VOC stands for "volatile organic compound," and as the name suggests, they aren’t good for us, or the earth!

Find new uses for old things.

Stop and think before you toss out home accents you’re sick of, or replace an outdated piece of furniture. Why not reupholster a dated chair with a fun, fresh color, repaint an end table that has seen better days, or re-cover a set of drab pillows in a fresh and lively hue? Plant pots can become candleholders, old picture frames can be reused to house mirrors or artwork and an oversize bookshelf can be moved and reused as a functional room divider!

Stay tuned to GoDesignGo for more tips on being green from Christopher Grubb tomorrow.