Happy Holidays From The LCD Team!

Wishing you lots of love, joy & happiness during this Holiday Season!

Thank you to our clients, vendors, and sub-contractors for making 2017 a great year! We can't wait to see what 2018 has in store. 

Peace & Love,

The LCD Team

DIY with LCD: Ugly Xmas Sweaters & Candles

It's that time of year again! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a DIY candle making and ugly Christmas sweater party? For this DIY day, the LCD Team looked for inspiration or came up with a design on the spot to create some of the best ugly sweaters we've seen! To top off our team building day, everyone brought in a special container and scent to create a candle for the Holiday season. The candles were easy and fun and make for a great gift! Scroll below to see the LCD Team designs up close.

Top Row: Baa Humbug, The "Classic" Ugly Sweater,

and Christmas Present.

Bottom Row: Rudolf, Christmas Tree, and Ribbon & Bros.

Top Row: Peppermint, Pine, Holiday Berry poured in wine bottle jars that were cut and cleaned on site. 

Bottom Row: Eucalyptus & Lemongrass, Ylang Ylang & Lavender, and Pine.

The Neo-Craftsman Style Home Before & After

From a traditional ranch style home to neo-craftsman, this whole house renovation was nothing less than spectacular! To bring the homeowners vision to life, the LCD Team combined Craftsman style with Modern touches. All of the materials were thoughtfully selected from the hand-painted tile, iron hardware, nickel lighting, and unique stone countertops. The focal point in craftsman design is artisan details with respect to the wood carpentry. These craftsman details can be seen throughout the house with quarter-sawn oak cabinetry in the kitchen cabinets, media room bookcases, fireplace mantel, and custom staircase. To see the before and after photos of this Neo-Craftsman Style Home scroll below. 

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After

The exterior façade was transformed using a craftsman style lighting, woodwork, and color palette. 

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After

The existing kitchen walls were removed to create an open family friendly floorplan. The focal point of the kitchen is the custom-made iron range hood. Additional elements include hand-painted tile and countertops in a muted craftsman color palette.  The built-in kitchen cabinetry remains true to the traditional craftsman style and was created with quarter-sawn oak.

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After

The original bedroom had a standard eight-foot ceiling. Once the ceiling was removed to open into a cathedral ceiling the hidden structural beams provided architectural detail to enhance the craftsman style. The bedroom was then finished with built-in stained bookcases, bed frame and furniture pieces.

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To enhance the California indoor-outdoor lifestyle an extraordinary infinity pool and Jacuzzi were added to the landscape. Additionally, a covered patio with built-in BBQ provides a sheltered location for family dining al fresco. And to complete the ensemble, everyone enjoys watching the extraordinary LA city lights while gathered around the fire pit.

For more photos of the Neo-Craftsman Style Home click here.

The Art of Living by Jane Biggeln

Jane Biggeln, Owner & Design Principal of LCD, has started a monthly column titled "The Art of Living" in the local Lunada Bay Living Magazine. The first article hit doorsteps last month and we're excited for more to come! "The Art of Living" is a place for all things form and function for your home. For upcoming articles, Jane would like to do a walkabout around the rooms of a home, and what better place to start than your entry! Click the image below to read the first "Art of Living" article and see how you can transform the entrance to your home for Fall!

Building a Home with Habitat for Humanity

For our November Giving, LCD, in partnership with Xerox Community Involvement Program (XCIP), got the opportunity to help build a home with Habitat for Humanity in Long Beach! Habitat for Humanity's goal is to eliminate poverty by providing houses throughout the world – starting in our own backyard. The homes are built by volunteers and the families who will live in them. This is a symbol of hope in the community and a tangible sign that the differences which divide us can be overcome when people choose to work together. The LCD Team helped bring the project one step closer to completion by painting siding and installing insulation and drywall.

The LCD Team had a wonderful time volunteering with 

Habitat for Humanity & the Xerox Community Involvement Program (XCIP)!

Left to right: Roger, Lauren & Chelcie.

When we arrived to the site, we were excited to see what stage the construction of the homes were at. We found at they were at the end of the framing stage! To see what the project would look like once complete, the Habitat for Humanity team had on site a color rendering of the end result. We know the families will love them!

Chelcie & Lauren take a picture before being assigned 

their job for the day! Safety goggles required.

Each volunteer is encouraged to write a note on the framing of the home to leave a footprint of the hard work and love that was put into it. The Habitat for Humanity team says the families can truly feel the love behind the walls and are forever grateful to all the volunteers. 

Thank you to Xerox Community Involvement Program for including us on their build day! 

Front Porch Living Before & After

The LCD Team recently completed an exterior facade renovation here in the South Bay. A home that was once hidden behind shrubbery was transformed into a beautifully open front yard oasis. The design goal was to be create a front porch lifestyle. This would allow the homeowners to chat with neighbors walking by, enjoy the tranquil ocean view, as well as the beautiful South Bay sunsets. For before and after photos, scroll below!

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AFTER

Front porch living at its finest. The LCD Team designed an organically shaped porch and walkway to welcome family, friends and neighbors. 

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AFTER

The existing landscape was removed and front porch extended to create the homeowner’s dream front porch living space.

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A beautiful corten steel water feature wraps around the fire pit perimeter, creating the sound of a running stream to relax by the fire pit.

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AFTER

The side moon garden is filled with white flowering plants that attract native birds and butterflies. It’s a quaint corner to relax and read!

For more photos of the Front Porch Living project, click here.

Beautify Lunada Bay FUNdraiser

The LCD Team had the pleasure of helping put together the Fall Kickoff Beautify Lunada Bay (BLB) FUNdraiser held at the home of the Smith family, on Sunday, September 24, 2017. This wonderful event helped raise over $15,000 making the BLB Pilot-Project one step closer to completion! For photos of the event scroll below.

BLB Committee members gather together to see the final BLB FUNdraiser signage designed by the LCD Team.

Left to right: Jane, Barbara & Connie

The LCD Team assembling the BLB FUNdraiser puzzle piece board. 

Left to right: Chelcie, Kathryn, Jane & Chase

Putting the last pieces together to form the BLB FUNdraiser board. Guests who donated received a puzzle piece to sign and stick onto the BLB Pilot-Project Design board (below). 

Left to right: Chelcie, Kathryn, Jane & Lauren

LCD designer, Chelcie, helping a guest place their puzzle piece onto the BLB Pilot-Project design board.

Residents, sponsors, and volunteers enjoyed delicious tacos, refreshments, and a vanilla chocolate raspberry cake. Attendees also participated in a BLB fun fact scavenger hunt to enter for door prize drawings.

To learn more about BLB Pilot-Project and volunteer opportunities, visit the BLB website at http://lbhoa.org/BeautifyLunadaBay/.

Lunada Bay Living Magazine: Resident Business Owner Feature

A new magazine is in town and it has quickly become a neighborhood favorite! Lunada Bay Living magazine is a local publication by and for Lunada Bay residents. It's goal is to connect neighbors, form friendships, create awareness and build a stronger community. From our experience, it has already formed collaborations and new friendships!

In the second issue of Lunada Bay Living, released just last month, LCD's own Jane Biggeln, was interviewed and featured. We thank Kristin, editor of LB Living, for the feature and can not wait for future collaborations!

Lunada Bay residents: keep an eye out for home tips by Jane and local LCD, Inc. project features to hit your doorsteps. To read the full Resident Business Owner interview with Jane, click the image below.

Happy Home Refresh

This Happy Home is nestled in a cul-de-sac in the Southbay and has the most relaxing backyard retreat. The lovely couple who lives here asked LCD, Inc. to assist them in refreshing their home with an updated look. To give the homeowners what they were looking for, the LCD team refreshed the home's exterior finishes, added outdoor furniture, refinished the hardwood floors, and installed beautiful doors throughout the house.

The backyard oasis is the perfect retreat for reading or relaxing by the fire pit. The newly installed motorized awning helps to control sunlight, and the copper rain chains add a unique visual element.

The new outdoor furniture pairs well with the home's exterior finishes and also provides a relaxing spot to take in the sunset and views of the South Bay.

Gorgeous, eco-friendly doors have been integrated throughout the home, creating a cohesive and an updated look.

Dark hardwood floors provide a rich contrast against the beautiful area rug, which ties together the living and dining room spaces.

For more photos of this Happy Home Refresh click here.

A Perfect Day in Redondo Beach

Picture a townhome in a quaint neighborhood in Redondo Beach, where you open the balcony doors to let the cool beach breeze into your living room. Then you grab a favorite book and glass of wine and head out to relax and take in the view from the balcony. This is the setting of "A Perfect Day in Redondo Beach" renovation. The transformation began with the LCD Team re-designing the floors, stairs, and entire paint palette of their home. Next, the kitchen and bath cabinets were rebuilt to provide several unique features. Finishing touches were then added to complete their perfect home. To view photos of "A Perfect Day in Redondo Beach" renovation click the image below.

A beautiful entry to welcome friends and family. 

Complete with a newly renovated staircase, 

freshly painted walls, and entry greenery.

The renovated kitchen added accents of glass front cabinets, 

pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances.

The homeowner's antique furniture and art work 

were integrated with new upholstered furniture 

and accents to create the finished look.

The new built-in wine bar, crystal chandelier, 

and antique rug pull together the dining room space. 

For more photos click here.

The Dream Walk-In Closet

The LCD Team transformed what was once an extra bedroom into our client's Dream Walk-In Closet. We utilized the space to create a closet fit for a fashion savvy couple, with ample storage space and lighting to brighten up the room. This well-organized and functionally designed dressing room has a fresh modern look with white painted cabinetry and satin nickel touches. For more photos of this Dream Walk-In Closet scroll below.  

The Dream Walk-In Closet complete with open shelving and recessed lighting to create the perfect display for our client's wardrobe and accessories. 

The Dream Walk-In Closet built-in vanity complete with Caesarstone quartz countertop and ample storage.

The Dream Walk-In Closet accented with clear glass pendants for a decor statement and to brighten up the room.

The Dream Walk-In Closet center island complete with Caesarstone quartz countertop, satin nickel pulls, and built-in his and her hampers.  

For more photos click here.

The Modern Luxury Bath

Step into the Modern Luxury Bath where Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc. brought the homeowner's vision to reality. For this renovation, LCD stripped the existing bath to its studs and floor boards to transform it into a beautiful spa-like oasis. The sharp lines and extraordinary Neolith surfaces create a modern feel, while the walnut cabinets bring warmth to the space for the perfect balance of materials. For more photos of the Modern Luxury Bath, scroll below. 

The Modern Luxury built-in bathtub and bench 

are accented with Neolith Calacatta countertops.

The Modern Luxury dual vanity is accented 

with curved satin nickel faucets and 

a seamless lighted vanity mirror.

The Modern Luxury Bath's porcelain tile floor is

accented with a glass mosaic which is also used 

in the private shower.

The Modern Luxury shower is complete with floor 

to ceiling porcelain tile and a satin nickel accent.

For more photos click here.

DIY with LCD: 5 Household Items Transformed

Many of us have items around the house waiting to be discarded, instead these items can be transformed into functional pieces. The LCD Team decided to use some of these household items to create objects we can use everyday. Click the image below to see the 5 household items the LCD Team transformed. From coffee cans re-purposed as hanging planters to a broken tea pot turned into beautiful Japanese-inspired art. 

Macramé Planters

Turn empty coffee cans into a beautiful 

hanging garden. This macramé planter 

will add life to any room!

(Display Model: Kat)

Materials: String, paint, key ring, & coffee tins.

Level of Difficulty: Medium (Once you figure out how to knot the holder, it's pretty easy to create!).

Decorating Tip: Use a couple coats of paint for an even finish.

Pencil Holders & Succulent Pots

What better way to keep your work space organized 

and beautiful! Add these two items for a quick 

desk makeover.

Materials: Food cans/jars, paint, hot glue gun, & sea glass. 

Level of Difficulty: Easy (Follow the ridges on the can to paint a straight line with ease).

Decorating Tip: Set in front of fan for quick drying.

Kintsugi Tea Pot

Bring a broken tea pot back to life with this kintsugi-inspired technique - The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. 

Materials: Broken pottery, gold leaf paint, & epoxy.

Level of Difficulty: Medium (epoxy was hardest to work with before it dried & gold leaf paint was easy).

Decorating Tip: I'm sure everyone has a piece of broken pottery to work with. Don't throw it away, bring it back to life with kintsugi!

T-shirt Bag

Out with plastic, in with cotton. Turn an old t-shirt 

into your new reusable grocery bag! 

Farmers market approved.

Materials: T-shirt, scissors, needle, & thread. 

Level of Difficulty: Easy (sewing the braids together is as difficult as it gets.)

Decorating Tip: Cut a larger hole in the arms and neck for a wider opening.