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How To Create a Lowe’s Kitchen in a Box

In episode 2 of American Dream Builders we were given a mid-century modern home in Palm Springs, California to renovate and decorate.  I was asked by Lukas, our team leader that week to take on the kitchen.  I was thrilled because part of the challenge is to take readily available materials to create something fresh […]

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Big Bear Cabins

At American Dream Builders every designer takes a turn at being “team leader” each week.  I stepped up and took on the redo of the most charming, if not run down, cabins in Big Bear, California.  It was like old home week for me because my family had a beautiful mountain home where I spent […]

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American Dream Builders Comes to Palm Springs

Last Sunday (03/30/14) was the second episode of NBC’s American Dream Builders. This episode was actually filmed last October in Palm Springs over in the Racquet Club Estates neighborhood on Star Road. Many of DANN’s friends live here in Palm Springs, and one of them – Lorrie Etchason – wanted to put together a viewing […]

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DANN Does High Point

Have you heard all the DANN buzz lately? Next stop, High Point Market!! Dann has been seen by millions recently on NBC’s American Dream Builders as one of twelve designers competing to be the best of the best (very exciting), and here at DANNInc in Palm Springs, CA, we are packing bags, booking flights, confirming […]

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Is Dann American Dream Builder’s Reality TV Villain?!

Let me just start by saying how excited all of us are that after more than two years of waiting, hoping, and planning, that Dann is finally being shown in commercials for American Dream Builders on NBC. WATCH ALL 6 COMMERCIALS – CLICK HERE Dann was out of our office for more than three months […]

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Designer DANN Foley On NBC Design Show with Nate Berkus & Monica Pederson

Friends, family, and #Dannfanns, Wow! What can I say? As Dann’s business partner, biggest #DANNfann, and long time friend, I’m honored to tell you some fabulous news! We have all been really busy here at DANNinc beyond the normal interior design projects across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and even Asia, Dann has been filming a […]

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In Praise of My Design Heroes: Thom Filicia

Just about everyone remembers the NBC show, Queer Eye For the Straight Guy. It was a HUGE hit and introduced the American man to the idea of using the style of a crew of gay men to their advantage. It brought reality tv to primetime and made stars of its cast…including Thom Filicia. In fact, […]

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Before & After: Canadian Master Bedroom

My client had this large square shaped bedroom with unbelievable views of the water and mountain ranges beyond in two directions. Forget picture postcard beauty… this is off the charts gorgeous! So, how do you create a luxurious bedroom in a large room with a square shape and not fight or lose the views? The […]

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Fit Is Everything!

Every time I have designed someone’s home, I inevitably end up reworking their wardrobe(s) as well.   It is a natural extension of what I do.  When you have new rooms, you want a new look to go with them!  I approach a wardrobe the same way I approach a room.  I first listen to what […]

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In Praise of My Design Heroes: Barbara Barry

I have had the pleasure of actually meeting many of my design heroes. This past year seemed to bring me many more opportunities. There is one designer who I was hesitant about meeting. You know how it is, you hear stories and I was afraid that meeting her would ruin my high regard for her […]

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