Recent Renovation: Remodeling a 1970’s Condo in Eugene
The team at KJL recently had a large renovation project on our hands. Our client came to us after they suffered a large house fire, resulting in a total loss of property. They decided rather than rebuild, they would downsize (considerably) to a 1,000 square foot condo...
Our Recent Interior Design Renovations
The talented team at KJL has been hard at work lately bringing beauty to the homes of Eugene. But don’t just take our word for it, check out a few of our recent interior design renovations below. Each exceptional design showcases the homeowners’ vision combined...
Four Interior Paint Ideas That Bust Common Color Myths
As an Interior Designer, I’ve heard tons of color myths over the years. I’m sure you’ve heard some of these myths, too. But, as you learn and explore more about the world of interior design colors, you’ll find that your own interior paint ideas...
How to Create a Successful Living Room
Living rooms and family rooms are places where we spend much of our time at home – and a lot of our decorating energy. Your main living space(s) set the tone for your whole home, which is why it’s important to give thought to how it inspires and influences all other...
Tips for an Effective Interior Lighting Plan
Consider These Interior Lighting Tips for You and Your Family Humans were created to live in daylight. This is the most comfortable environment to us. Even so, we perform almost all our work and much of our play indoors. No matter how openly we design our homes and...
Smart Uses for Designer Wallpaper
Americans have had a love-hate relationship with decorative wallpaper over the last century. 30 years ago, nearly every wall in an upscale, tasteful home was covered in some style of wallpaper. Then the pendulum swung completely away from that notion. Wallpaper...
How to Find Your Interior Design Style
So, you’re building or remodeling a home and all the while you’re asking yourself “what interior design style is right for me?” You browse through magazines, you read books and you find yourself utterly lost. I recommend starting with the styles that...
5 Kitchen Design Tips You Can Finish In a Weekend
Looking for kitchen design tips that will add character and charm, but won’t break the bank? The secret to innovative, yet inexpensive kitchen renovation ideas is in the finishing touches. Try these kitchen design tips and see what a lift some attention to small...
Designer Tips for Choosing Paint Colors
Feel lost when it comes to paint color? Too many options to choose from? Use these designer tips and interior paint ideas to pick out your paint colors like a pro. 1. If you’re going for a soothing atmosphere, choose a monochromatic color scheme. While...About Kathy
Kathy LaMontagne began her work in the San Francisco Bay Area after she graduated from Stanford University. She later moved to Eugene and opened KJL Interior Design in 1991. She has always been passionate about interior design and is honored to create spaces that are exciting, innovative and practical.