“I moved from Sweden to pursue my goal to become an Interior Designer. I will be obtaining an A.A. degree in Interior Design next year from Santa Barbara City College. I have, from an earlier education, a diploma within fashion design, which included fabric learning, materials, and furniture design. I have traveled around the world and I believe that the designs and cultures I have seen have reflected on my style. So I have personally a unique style. My dream is to start a broad business that could help clients with anything within Interior Design and I believe my experiences and education would help me adapt quickly from client to client.

Ever since I was probably 4-5 years old, my passion has been decorating and furnishing. I knew from a very young age that Interior Design is something I want to proceed with and develop within. The Interior Design education do not exist in Sweden so after high school, I decided to work for a couple of years and then move to Santa Barbara to pursue my dream.

My theme or design I would call feminine, Scandinavian with a contemporary touch. I chose this style because I feel like the Scandinavian style would be different and unique compare to the other designs. I also wanted the living room to provoke a clean and intimate feeling. And I used textures, repeating patterns and colors to create visual interest.

My long-term goal is to finish the highest level of education within Interior Design, and from there develop a business with a broad knowledge and view. My dream would be to work within everything from residential to commercial, from decorating, remodeling, and staging to new projects.

I have traveled the world at a young age and seen many different styles. I also have the knowledge from my education about different styles. With that knowledge, I have created a style that is functional and broad. I can see beauty in every style, but for my personal taste, I prefer clean, modern and sophisticated.” – Alexandra Lindahl

 

 

White vanda orchid with silver metal vase goes grate with an elegant scenery or a beautiful out door patio side table. size : 21H x 10W x 17L

The Ponzu Modern Chair comes in a radiant welt trim with stainless steel legs on top of the arms. Made out of wood and stainless steel the Ponzu Modern Chair is available in Java and other finishes on the exposed wood pieces.

 

Dark brown Austro end side table with a smooth polish in dark wood. w24″ x d24″ x h28″

Designer Myrna Munoz

My Name is Myrna Sae Munoz. I was born in the city of San Salvador, El Salvador. I attended the National University of El Salvador where I received my Major Degree in Architecture in the year of 2005. My first job in the field of architecture was in 2002, I worked as a drafting assistant. In 2005 I got my first job as an architect Jr in a design firm where I got the opportunity to work in projects like commercial, residential, and interior design. I worked there for 4 years. After that I worked for a structural design company for another 2 years.

I started my own practice in 2011. My team and I worked in projects of architectural design, construction, and interior design. In December 2013 I moved to Santa Barbara where one year later I enrolled in the Interior Design Program at SBCC. My goal is to complement my Architect degree with Interior Design. I am looking forward having my own practice in this country.

Interior design is a complement of architecture, since I decided to study architecture; interior design was a dream in the path of my career, been able to create a design starting from the exterior to a deep detail in the interior was my goal.

My design is eclectic and my inspiration was ” sense of age” I used classical elements combine with a free style living, the leather sectional has the personality of the space for been a heavy piece and classic material as is the leather, the chair is also a classic element inspired in the bergère chair of French Rococo, adding a light accent in the room. The ruler in my space is the 200 years old rug; it set the tones of my color scheme.

I want to keep learning and growing my career, adding knowledge and experiences to my life. My next step in the learning process would be a master degree in architecture, looking forward to have my own design practice

That is a combination of foreign culture, experiences a lot of history reading , and passion for design, I conceived every design thinking that needs to be functional ,with elements that speak by them self, adding personality, character , and beauty.

-Myrna Munoz

 

 

Chaise 36h x 30w x 66d
Loveseat 36h x 46w x 22d

46.5″ x 19.5″ x 19″

Portugal, 19th Century

28H x 15D

 

 

We hope that will enjoy this episode with Courtney Maitrejean and Michael, as they explore a great home in Santa Barbara while they collaborate on their creative decorating decisions.  It is a pleasure working with Courtney because she has a fabulous decorating eye, which is very evident in this episode, and she has a very clean perspective on her project that as you can see from the photos of some of her interiors below.

This was a re-model of a Mediterranean-style home.  The existing interiors were outdated with country inspired elements, and the kitchen had a very poor layout.  Her clients purchased the home, and wanted to tailor it to their taste which is sophisticated and classic… but interesting.  Courtney added a corner window, with dramatic polished black nickel plumbing fixtures (Waterstone from Ferguson), paneled appliances wherever possible (Sub-Zero/Wolf from Ferguson), and a large center island with thick, leathered black granite top (Tile and Stone done by Solid Rock of Santa Barbara).  The fireplace was completely refaced with Venitian plaster and we used the same line of deco tiles on the fireplace and custom-designed, plaster range hood (Tiles by NS Ceramic) Michael at Santa Barbara Design Center built the sofa and ottoman for the living room and the light fixtures are by IronCad and Steven Handelman (both local)

Courtney is the founder and principal Interior Designer of high-end Interior Design firm called CM9 Design. The firm specializes in space planning, finish selection, and furnishings ranging from remodels, to redecoration projects, to ground-up construction.

 

If you love her designs please feel free to contact Courtney

 

Please join us at 7pm for tonight’s episode on Channel 3 KEYT where we will be joining Troi Ann Kite and Annie Bjorklund along with Michael.   We hope you will enjoy this episode as they explore decorating Trio’s new home.  Trio moved to Santa Barbara from New Orleans where she collected an eclectic style of her own.  Annie and Michael helped her to incorporate all her wonderful pieces with a few new additions into her new home.

Annie Bjorklund is one of the top interior decorators at the Santa Barbara Design Center.  She joined their team and has been an asset in providing meaningful stylistic advice for their discerning clientele and she is dedicated to creating ongoing relationships with those wishing to enhance their lives through design.

Annie is a native Santa Barbarian and lover of ethnic textures, tribal patterns and mission architecture and is able to meet a diverse range of preferences while embracing local values. When she is not offering creative consultation she is passionate about enjoying the Santa Barbara lifestyle, treasure hunting and spending time outside with her two sons.

Need a little guidance in mixing your decor with something new for your home contact Annie at the Santa Barbara Design Center at 805 962 8555 or shoot her an email [email protected].  She would be more than happy to assist you with your home decorating needs!