Faith, Family, & Fabulous Interior Design
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Grand Opening Celebration
After 6 months of being open and preparing the inventory, learning and growing the retail side of our business, we are finally ready to celebrate and share in celebration our Grand Opening!
My dream has now become my reality! There are still learning curves that I find myself facing, and although they aren’t so easy to manage, it’s been so rewarding.
Welcome to Shalena Smith Interiors + Home Decor!
We’ve created this showroom to be a place where you can purchase accessories and furniture for your home, but also being a showroom where you can inquire about our design services for your home renovations. Whether you need help accessorizing or a full remodel, we are open and excited to help the residents of Porter Ranch and beyond! From the growing San Fernando Valley to the rest of Los Angeles, to states across the country and even overseas, we are here to service you!
Navigating Countertop Materials
Kitchen renovations can feel very overwhelming at times. There are so many different options and decisions to make, its hard to know and make sure you’re making the right one for your home. One of the most important decisions in your kitchen renovation is picking out the countertop. There are distinct materials to chose from, and pro’s and con’s to each option. We are here to break down the differences and make your journey as smooth as possible.
Tips for styling rugs
Rug Rules: Placement + Sizing
One of my favorite phases in interior design is when we get our orders in and the styling process begins! Knowing how to style your home is just as important as buying the right pieces. We’re going to share with you a few rug rules that we abide by when styling living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms.
Lessons Learned…
It is always an honor when a previous client decides to rehire me for their upcoming project! As an interior designer, it is so important to not only create a beautiful space, but a lasting relationship with our clients are as equally important. If you have read some...
New Year, New Seed
Storytime… FAITH!
The highlight of my New Years Eve is definitely not what you’d expect, or even what I could have imagined.
Tips + Tricks: Fireplace Edition
Close your eyes and envision this with me, you’re walking into your dream family room…what is one of the first things you see?
Not sure about you, but I definitely saw a beautiful fireplace. Fireplaces are usually the main focal point of a family room, it’s where our eyes first draw us to. I want to share with you a few steps that are important when it comes to creating a fireplace so that you are ready and knowledgeable on what you need to know!
Something Old, Something New
Something old, something new. Most of us have heard that phrase when it comes to weddings, but it’s also an expression we can use in the world of interior design! Some clients like to start from scratch and get everything new, and others like to mix and match old and new pieces. That’s exactly what we did for this space that I’m sharing with you today.
Rest to Recharge
This current season of my life has definitely been one of my busiest; with multiple projects, working on my own home, big presentation meetings, and recently adding babysitter to my niece and nephew to my résumé, I have found myself getting caught up in my to-do list. While I am so so thankful to be busy, taking a family trip to Yosemite reminded me about the importance of rest.