Designer Spotlight: Linda Floyd Interiors

Hi there! I am always very excited to discover a new designer, particularly when its work and a style that resonates with my own. Well I found that and then some in the wonderful work of the very talented Linda Floyd. So,  you can imagine my sheer delight when I realized that she is also incidentally one of my readers and I got an email from her......talk about flattering and a small world!! I told her how I thought very highly of her work and we emailed each other about my possibly featuring her in one of my Designer Spotlight posts...so I am thrilled to present the work of Linda Floyd interiors. Clearly a super talented designer, Linda is based out of  gorgeous Carmel/Pebble Beach and San Francisco Pebble Beach, California (I am jealous already) .

I love her aesthetic which she obviously stays true to  and of course am totally in awe of her penchant for the most gorgeous details! We all know the devils are in the details and always worth the extra labor of love. Linda also shared with me a little on her background, her design philosophy and what she believes in when it comes to creating wonderful interior spaces. I am not surprised that she has had a lot of her work published and her love and inspiration of 18th and 19th century France is evident in all she does. Thank you Linda and to all my readers, you are in for a royall treat today!! Here we go.......feast your eyes on Linda's fabulous body of work!

Ahhh the colors are so rich and inviting, loving that leopard ottoman too!

You know I am in love with this kitchen!!

Her attention to detail is spot on!

This proves my "little touch of black" in every room works every time!

Rich warm colors make this kitchen a winner!

Gorgeous powder room...love the wall application

Love this dining area..how charming!

Elegant bath

Love the rich use of color here......

I am in love with this etched glass!

How beautiful is this skirted vanity.....and these bird handles on the sink? Magnificent!

Details, details, details.........makes all the difference.

I see she likes blue and white too......gorgeous room.

I love the heavy French influlence here

Elegance!

The rich tapestry totally makes this space.

What a stunning foyer!

Perfect bar or what? 

A bit more of this fabulous room.......

Dramtic and specatacular! Love the red and gold for a powder room.

This vanity is swoonworthy and I will take those prints too......GORGEOUS!

Details, details....clearly something Linda is an expert on!

Beautiful colors in what I presume might be a guest room.....

Exquisite, wow!

Love the detailing on this gorgeous dressing area

Do I need to say anything? Perfection and yes she does outdoor spaces too!

What a lovely and inviting elegant room.....

Showstopping in every way....amazing!

Another fabulous kitchen...love that butcher block island with the chunky legs....

Stunning colors

Love love love this space...colors and the touch of blue make this perfect!

Quite spectacular wouldn't you say? These rooms take my breath away! Now heres a bit on what Linda has to say about her design philosophy and what inspires her in the desing proces.....take it away Linda.

A little history…

I was Inspired by art history, and after receiving a degree in Interior Design, I traveled to  Europe several times studying the architecture, the furniture styles, the historical character and ambiance of the different regions (and of course, the food!).   I became a partner in a French Antiques and Interior Design Studio in Los Gatos, California

 (1 hour south of San Francisco) which included many buying trips to France, and the rest is history!  These trips were the foundation of my design career and gave me a classic approach to design and confirmed my use of old world materials and craftsmanship.  I no longer have the store front and having only the interior design firm allows much more time for my clients. 

How I work…

For me, each project is like a book and each room or space, a chapter.  After hearing the client characterize her dreams and design goals, I envision a narrative or script in my mind and the production begins.  While there are always edits and changes, the storyline is usually consistent with the original script.  The finished projects are full of color, antiques, European history and vitality.  The goal is to make projects a timeless mix of panache and quiet sophistication where elegance mingles with ease and creates inviting, inspiring and very, very livable rooms.

And although my firm focuses primarily on classical design with a European influence, we recently completed a contemporary high rise in Las Vegas and a very contemporary recording studio in the home of a key client who loves all things French…her son is a musician and wanted contemporary!!

One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is exposing clients to the wonderful things available to them for their projects.  I have taken clients on buying trips to London, Paris, New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles, as well as the local showrooms in San Francisco.  It is so exciting to see the sparkle in a client’s eye when we find the “perfect” piece!  Somehow, Tina, I think you know that feeling!

In all the pictures you see, my firm has designed the architectural interiors, the construction detailing and custom woodworking, etc., as well as what I call the “Fluff”, the interior design.  I feel our custom woodworking and interior architectural detailing create “visible excellence” the moment you walk into a room and are the perfect backdrop for the interior design portion of the project.  We assist the client by consulting with the landscape architects and we provide landscape ornamentation...antique garden sculpture is a favorite of mine!

I have had the good fortune to work repeatedly for clients, completing 2, 3, even 4 projects for some of them.  I have the pleasure of working throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, McCall, Idaho, Cherry Creek, Denver, and Hawaii.  

What more can I say… I love my job!!!

Wow...is her work droolworthy or what? I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite room...there are so many beauties. I LOVE and adore her style, her eye for details and her use of rich old world colors mixed with today's practicality. Linda is a master of "fluff" as she puts it! If you would like to see more of her work or contact here, her website is-

 http://www.lindafloyd.com/Home_Page.html.

 Thank you Linda for allowing me to showcase your spectacular work and to all my readers for stopping in. Could you possibly pick a favorite room? Would love to know which if so! Wishing everyone a wonderful Thursday.

Beautiful belljars.......

Notice I changed the pictures in my header? I figured why not change it up to reflect summers light, airy vibe with a blue and white touch. Hope you enjoyed a relaxing and happy, safe Memorial day weekend.Hard to believe summer is officially here, we ended up having a lot of fun, it was more action packed than I originally was hoping for but once in the throes of all the activity, gotta admit we had a darn good time!

Before I begin, I was so honored to have been featured in a really fabulous online magazine spread, Belle Inspiration. If you arent' familiar with it, you are missing out, its a wonderful online magazine created by tastemaker Mimi, and is wonderful treasure of all things French. I was so honored when they asked to feature me and The Enchanted Home shop! Click here to visit (click on May/June issue) . It begins on Page 79-80. Its worth heading over! It is such a beautiful spread....thank you Belle Inspiration!

One of my favorite kinds of lighting is bell jars. Just like the ones I have in my kitchen which is what prompted me to even start carrying them in the first place. They are classic, elegant, don't detract, just enhance and are always such a perfect choice when in doubt. They also provide a nice soft lighting, nothing too strong but a definite room enhancer.  I have seen them work their magic in the most traditional spaces to very light airy modern/transitional ones.  So today a look at them in all their beautiful glory...what do you think, do you like belljars? Have them? Would want them? Would love to know!


So first my own belljars, funny for lanterns that were supposed to be "temporary" I think they are now staying. For good. They literally look perfect here, and for anyone who has seen them, they have thought I am crazy to consider switching them....so looks like they are home sweet home. These are the "tulip etched" design........

I love the etching, gives it such an old world appeal

Belljars hold their own in the most spectacular and formal of spaces, Barry Dixon

Love the way the belljar was used in this showstopping foyer, Intrinsic Designs

Love the belljar in this super chic bathroom, Jennifer Eisenstadt

They are the perfect choice for a bathroom, House Beautiful (Same line as I carry)

This pair in nickel by Dana Wolter adds just enough tradition to a somewhat transitional feeling kitchen

Love how Barry Dixon used a belljar for this beautiful girls room

Rinfret chose a beautiful etched glass belljar for this beautiful and stately dining room (Same line as I carry)

Even for dramatic spaces, JMA

Rinfret used a collection of four (these are the line I carry) to create an interesting lighting design

Belljars are perfect for hallways and gallery type spaces, James Michael Howard

A pair of belljars is like a sure thing above an island, Deborah Lehman 

Belljars to me, are always the perfect choice for baths and smaller spaces too (same line as I carry)

Adore this closet by Barry Dixon......the belljar is a perfect accent here to not detract from all the fabulousness in this space!

Adore this space by Mary Evelyn, the belljar is a great compliment but does not detract from the beauty of the room

A trio of pretty belljars work perfectly with the scale of this long island

This is the cut star design, used beautifully in this stunning bath, Rinfret (same line as I carry)

A pair of belljars with a bronzed finish looks beautiful in this kitchen, James Michael Howard

The pretty and "go with everything" starburst design is a perfect compliment to this pretty dining room, Kristin Panitch

Belljars are my favorite lighting for hallways, both big and small, Bacco (same line as I carry)

Belljars can hold their own even in the most formal of spaces, as executed by Barry Dixon

This is the diamond cut pattern and reflects light beautifully (Thes are also from my line)

For a cleaner crisper feel, the polished nickel finish gives a nice gleam and adds to a crisp aesthetic

I think they are perfect for transitional spaces like small vestibules, Intrinsic Designs

Love the oversized scale Thomas Hamel used for this cozy elegant breakfast nook

Love the mix of styles here, the belljars with a highly polished nickel finish were a great choice, Downsview

Homey Design shows that even in more transitional spaces, belljars are a great choice

Love the way the belljar here adds the effect of lighting against such beautiful window, Barry Dixon

Another pretty example of why these always work for above an island! Alexandra Luhrs (From my line sa well)

Ralph ( as in Ralph Lauren) yes we are on a first named basis, uses belljars in his personal closet! Smart man that he is:)

For tall ceilings, they do a nice job of anchoring the volume of the space, Doma Architects

Barry Dixon chose a tinted belljar for this elegant bath

Even in a more formal room like a dining room, belljars look fabulous, prefer the ones with the metal tips for dining rooms, Rinfret

I think belljars are an ideal lighting option for foyers and vestibules, Barry Dixon

So....do I have you hooked yet on belljars? What do you think? Do you like the subtle way they add interest to a space yet don't compete with what else is going on in the room as some light fixtures do? I think thats one of the most redeeming qualities about them, besides their versatility is that that they add interest, beautiful soft lighting but do not detract from what else is  happening in the space.

Reminder for anyone thinking about belljars from my shop, my approx. 20% price increase is effective tomorrow June 1st. They, even with the increase will be still be considerably less than my competitors, but right now they are as low as they can go! Thanks for stopping by and would love to hear your thoughts on belljars! Wishing you a wonderful day.