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August 25, 2015

How 'bout a switch, or two?

Picture this: You've spent countless hours researching and designing your beautiful new kitchen with a stunning tile backsplash. You're ready for the final touches. And your electrician installs the typical white, plastic outlet and switch plates.

It's like the music stopped and you're thinking to yourself, "What's wrong with this picture? Something doesn't look right."

I'll tell you what went wrong, you forgot about the details! And perhaps you weren't aware of the possibilities. Allow me to introduce you to Legrand light switches and outlet solutions. They take the ugly out of switches. One quick look at this video and you'll be switching things up asap!

You don't believe me yet? Take for example my recent client, who installed a fabulous new backsplash. I really wanted the switch plates to reinforce the same geometric shape and feel of the rustic stone and glass backsplash. Certainly a boring plastic outlet cover wasn't going to cut it. We selected switch plates from the Legrand Adorne collection which are designed by Hubbardton Forge and really are works of art. Not to mention, they are as just as functional as they are beautiful.

We spent all this time carefully selecting the perfect backsplash that reflected my clients taste, it just didn't feel right to overlook the details. I think we made the right choice!  

Since you have to have switches and outlets in every room, why not select something that reflects your style? These outlets and switch plates are works of art that can really make the difference in any room in your house. The only problem is, once you replace one, you are going to want to replace them all! It's addicting!

Legrand also offers some pretty great solutions for those unsightly outlets (and I mean pretty!). Take for example this clever pop-up outlet that disappears when not in use! Or the loveliest USB port you've ever seen!

A good design doesn't overlook the details. Thank goodness Legrand created such smart and beautiful solutions. Check out my Pinterest board, Switching Things Up, for lots more inspiration!

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Clients who have experienced the transformative power of healthy interior design

Renee possesses a rare combination of artistic creativity and intuitive design. Her warmth and compassion extended beyond working with us to understanding the style and feel of our home and how we live in it. We felt fortunate to work with and get to know Renee and absolutely love the updates she made to our home- from windows and walls to artwork and furniture!

Jim P.

Renee is an absolutely wonderful designer. Very talented and easy to work with! She will transform your room or outdoor space into exactly what you want, only better!

Karen S.

Talented, creative, dedicated, great communicator. Renee is such a special person.

Marla W.

We have worked with Renee Carman at this company for almost 2 years. Renee is professional, personable, and a pleasure to know. She is very helpful and will go the extra mile to please her clients. Renee has excellent expertise and knowledge of interior design. We have a beautiful home and highly recommend her.

Lisa W.

Renee possesses a rare combination of artistic creativity and intuitive design.  Her warmth and compassion extended beyond working with us to understanding the style and feel of our home and how we live in it.  We felt fortunate to work with and get to know Renee and absolutely love the updates she made to our home- from windows and walls to artwork and furniture!

Kate S.

Renee was a pleasure to work with and has great vision. We were doing a total rehab of a recently purchased property and she was able to look at a gutted out '50s cottage and turn it into a beautiful mid-century modern home. She understood our budget and timeline and was good about narrowing all our options down to just a few choices. This expedited the process, made it less difficult and more enjoyable. Once the rehab is done, we look forward to working with her again and finish the rest of the rooms.

Bill H.

Renee at Mandeville Canyon Interior Design was simply wonderful to work with. She was able to understand what we were looking for in terms of color, function and design from the moment we first spoke. She's easy to work with, goes above and beyond and delivers an outstanding design.

I highly recommend Renee and Mandeville Canyon Interior Design. I don't think I will attempt to decorate another room in my house without the help of Renee!

Pam O.

Love working with Renee and Mandeville Canyon Interior Design ! I had the opportunity to collaborate on a large scale design project recently and the results were fantastic! Creative, resourceful and one of kind design ideas made this design opportunity with Renee "one of a kind" Have a large or small project? You won't be disappointed!!

Mary S.

Renee not only has an amazingly creative eye, she also directed a massive renovation for us this past year that included the challenges of operating during the pandemic. She put together a team that had an incredible work ethic and brought the project in on-time and on-budget. She's a great listener. When we threw ideas at her, she was never dismissive; quite the contrary, she made them better. Her patience, attention to detail combined with her whacky sense of humor meant we were all able to smile while producing a home that we love. A great talent and a great lady.

Ann R.

Rene is amazing!  Great customer care and wonderful attention to detail.

Holly M.