This month we had the pleasure of chatting with local designer, Robert Puertas. Robert's projects include some of our favorite coffee shops and restaurants in Orange County from Portola Coffee, Taco Maria at the OC Mix to Bear Coast Coffee in San Clemente. In our interview we dive into his passion for his work and ask how he balances both residential and commercial design.
Read MoreWe know the trends in Orange County lean more towards light, bright and white design, but we LOVE to spice things up with a moody powder room.
Read MoreDiscover the history of Thassos Marble.
Read MoreIn honor of Famosa's new Slab Studio opening, this blog post is dedicated to showing you 5 unique places for slab installations.
Read MoreExplore the benefits of porcelain "wood" planks!
Read MoreCement tiles (also known as "Encaustic" cement tiles) are gaining popularity, especially here in Orange County & LA. Since our clients always have questions regarding maintenance and install, we decided to make it easy by creating this blog post. Hope you enjoy!
Read MoreInterior designer, Jess Jones, sits down for an interview and answers our questions about how to make the most of your home.
We talk about where she draws her inspiration, favorite trends for 2017 and what she loves most about the Famosa showroom.
Read MoreSubway tiles are classic, and maybe more importantly affordable.
Not only that, but they provide a variety of looks depending on the type of the subway you choose, and how you intend to lay them.
Offset patterns bring a more relaxed vibe, while the straight stacked subways provide a contemporary touch.
Read MoreWe've all been there...on the hunt for the perfect statement piece one of the most visited areas in a home - the kitchen.
It can be overwhelming picking out the perfect backsplash when there are so many innovative materials to choose from. Stone, ceramic, glass, mosaic, subway tiles and everything in between to name a few!
Read MoreHere at Famosa, we know just how much our coastal californian clients love the look of a marble countertop. Whether it's in the kitchen or a master bath, white marble seems to put a classic and sophisticated touch on any design throughout a home.
Calacatta and Carrara reign high on our clients' lists of "must-haves" when they're looking to build or remodel their dream home, but lately we're noticing a new favorite in the mix - Quartzites.
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