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Before & After - Park City Ski Retreat

A dingy, dated ski retreat in Utah now looks unrecognizable thanks to one major change. A soft, bright color palette and a spattering of metallic accents work together to elevate this home.
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Spanish Style Home with Modern Touches

Keeping the home’s original charm and character while finding modern finishes that bring a cohesive look rather than a hodgepodge of very clear new and old pieces that don’t go well together would be at the forefront of any designer’s mind when working on a home like this one.
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Exploring Life & Business with Amy Elbaum of AE Design

We specialize in high end residential interiors. Our general aesthetic is modern yet cozy but we tailor our designs to our client’s specific needs and preferences. We are known to take risks with pattern and color but also have done some beautiful neutral spaces.
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Designer’s Family-Friendly Kitchen and Great Room

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, designer Amy Elbaum of AE Design gives a virtual tour of the open-plan great room in her recently renovated 1960s ranch home in Sherman Oaks
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From Boring To Bold

“AE Design transforms a standard suburban home into a cool, contemporary dwelling”
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Makeover of the Week

“How One Designer Took a Bathroom From Basic to Beautiful”
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Soothing Whites and Grays Create a Refreshing Master Bedroom

“Strategic changes help a California master bedroom go from dark and heavy to light and bright”
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This L.A. Ranch Home Is Full of Mid-Century Inspiration—and Family Heirlooms

“Today, her remodeled, one-story L.A. ranch home is full of antiques her grandmother left her. After buying the home in October 2016, Elbaum extensively remodeled the three-bedroom house…”
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Makeover of the Week

“Designer Amy Elbaum Gives a Dated Breakfast Nook the Seating and Style It Needed”
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Tastemaker Spotlight: Amy Elbaum

“Designer Amy Albaum knows how to think outside the box when it comes to art and design. A long-time fan of ArtStar, Amy has paired many of our most bold…”
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How This SoCal Family Home Upped Its Cool-Factor

“Crisp white walls, optimal space, and a boho-meets-mid-century modern objective are what took this Southern California home from drab to fab…”
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How this LA home added value and square footage with a party-ready outdoor space

“When designer Amy Elbaum, owner and founder of ae design, was brought on by her clients to revamp their 1950s ranch-style home…”
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A Contemporary Coastal Home in Malibu

“I think we accomplished all of the practical goals for the house while still giving it a fresh and unique vibe,” she explained, “It is comfortable and livable, yet it still has that wow factor when you walk into the house.”
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Inside a Creative Couple's Bright SoCal House

“By mixing the couple’s existing midcentury collection and artwork with bold new pieces, the designer was able to create a welcoming home with a curated gallery feel.”
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Transforming a Living Room Into a Light and Bright Dream Space

“She infused the space with bright white walls, lighter pops of color and cozy spots for lounging. And the built-ins? A lesson in how to style the perfect shelf.”
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Designer Profile: Amy Elbaum

“Amy Elbaum is always looking for effective ways to marry beautiful and timeless design with practical functionality. Her modern point of view carries across all of her work through the use of clean lines and bright open layouts.”
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Modern Condo With a Big-City Feel

“An empty-nester couple wanted to downsize from a large, traditional-style house. Amy Elbaum designed a modern condo to accommodate their changing needs, including having plenty of space for visiting children and grandchildren.”
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A Touch of Glam in a Manhattan Nursery

Living Modern In Washington D.C.