Gogo Design Group

Gogo Design Group Interior Designer collaborating with clients to create their personal design well-being.

Bringing nature into a home does not always mean adding more plants or the color green.🪴In this current Newport Coast pr...
10/22/2026

Bringing nature into a home does not always mean adding more plants or the color green.🪴

In this current Newport Coast project we’re working on, we are using natural materials, tactile variation, and patterns inspired by nature to strengthen that connection. Existing limestone will be balanced with wood flooring, while stone, textured fabrics, and organic patterns add warmth and visual interest.

Several of the selected patterns also echo forms found in nature. They will appear in the dining chairs and kitchen backsplash, with additional rugs and wallcoverings planned for later phases.

This is where biophilic design and the Materials and Texture side of NeuroDesign come together. The goal is not to fill a room with “natural” things. It is to create a thoughtful mix that feels connected, comfortable, and right for the people living there.

A small place to begin in your own home is to introduce one natural material or nature-inspired pattern you genuinely enjoy.

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Some homes tell you exactly where the design needs to begin…For this Newport Coast, California townhome, it’s the panora...
10/20/2026

Some homes tell you exactly where the design needs to begin…

For this Newport Coast, California townhome, it’s the panoramic view of the ocean, city lights, and distant mountains. From the start, my focus is on creating interiors that frame that experience.

That view guides everything from opening up closed circulation areas to planning furniture placement and selecting automated shades that provide light and privacy control while keeping the scenery visible.

From a NeuroDesign perspective, this is part of spatial experience. Before selecting individual furnishings or finishes, I consider how the whole environment will feel and where the eye naturally wants to travel. Sometimes the most important design decision is simply identifying what the room should never lose.

The finished home will show how we integrate the view into the interior, making it part of the everyday experience of living here. Stay tuned for more on this home as the design comes together!

What would be non-negotiable in your home?

Interior Design: GOGO Design Group

When I was growing up, my mother was an art historian. She brought me to museums and galleries and taught me to look clo...
10/14/2026

When I was growing up, my mother was an art historian. She brought me to museums and galleries and taught me to look closely at composition, color, pattern, and the emotions a painting or space could evoke.

Henri Matisse has been my favorite artist since I was young. I have always been drawn to the way he uses color and pattern to create a feeling. In Interior with an Etruscan Vase, the woman at the table appears peaceful and content, surrounded by plants, fruit, bold color, and layers of pattern. There is so much happening in the room, yet it still feels settled.

I channel that same idea in my work. A space can be visually interesting and full of personality while still helping the people who live there feel comfortable and at ease.

Those early experiences also taught me to pay attention. Why did one room feel exciting while another felt peaceful? Why could an object, color, or pattern completely change the way I experienced a space?

My formal NeuroDesign training eventually gave me scientific language for many things I had been noticing intuitively for years. But the curiosity began much earlier, walking through museums with my mother and learning that our surroundings have the power to affect us.

Learn more about my story and the thinking behind GOGO Design Group:

https://gogodesigngroup.com/about-gogo-design-group/

📷 GOGO Girl in the 3rd Grade 😉
🎨 Henri Matisse, Interior with an Etruscan Vase, 1940

Would you ever remove a fireplace from your home? 🔥👀In this Highland Park condo, the existing fireplace occupied valuabl...
10/08/2026

Would you ever remove a fireplace from your home? 🔥👀

In this Highland Park condo, the existing fireplace occupied valuable space and divided areas that the homeowners needed to use differently. Although fireplaces are often seen as an automatic asset, this one no longer supported their lifestyle.

Removing it allowed us to create a private office, music room, and guest room. French doors provide privacy when needed while continuing to let light move through the condo and maintaining a visual connection between the spaces.

Good design starts with understanding how people actually live. Sometimes that means rethinking a feature simply because it is traditionally considered desirable.

Read the full project story and see the before-and-after transformation: https://gogodesigngroup.com/highland-park-condo-interior-design/

Interior Design: GOGO Design Group

Twenty years ago, I helped a client create a cozy, traditional home for their young family. Their children were toddlers...
10/06/2026

Twenty years ago, I helped a client create a cozy, traditional home for their young family. Their children were toddlers then.

Today, those children are grown and living out of state, and the couple was ready for a home designed around the life they live now. They moved into a two-bedroom condo in downtown Highland Park and asked me to help them create something lighter, more modern, and completely different from their previous home.

There is something incredibly special about working with the same clients during two very different chapters of their lives. This home was designed around who they are today, with room for quiet mornings, remote work, music, entertaining, and time together.

See the complete transformation and the thinking behind it in the new blog post: https://gogodesigngroup.com/highland-park-condo-interior-design/

Interior Design: GOGO Design Group

Biophilic design is often associated with plants, but our connection to nature can also come through natural materials, ...
09/30/2026

Biophilic design is often associated with plants, but our connection to nature can also come through natural materials, organic shapes, and texture.

Think about the variety found outdoors: rough tree bark, smooth stones, soft moss, and weathered wood. Bringing that tactile richness into our homes can make a space feel warmer and more connected to the natural world. 🌳🪨

From a NeuroDesign perspective, we experience our homes with more than our eyes. The materials and surfaces around us also influence how a space feels and those responses are deeply personal.

Pay attention to the textures you naturally enjoy. They can tell you something about what helps you feel comfortable and at ease in your home.

Explore texture, nature, color, and more with my free Soulful Space Audit:

👉 https://divine-acorn-70671.myflodesk.com/soulful-space-audit

Interior Design: GOGO Design Group
Photographer: Michael Kaskel
Kitchen Design: Kitchen Design Partners, Inc
Builder: Macnon Builders

Apparently, I can’t turn off my interior designer brain… even on vacation. 😊While visiting my daughter in Israel, I kept...
09/01/2026

Apparently, I can’t turn off my interior designer brain… even on vacation. 😊

While visiting my daughter in Israel, I kept noticing examples of the Rule of Three everywhere I looked, from groups of windows and archways to architectural details and even the way spaces were divided.

So, what exactly is the Rule of Three?

It’s a simple design principle based on the idea that objects and elements grouped in odd numbers (especially three) tend to feel more natural, interesting, and visually pleasing to the eye.

And it works just as beautifully inside your home.

Think three pillows on a sofa, three objects styled together on a shelf, three pendant lights over an island, or a grouping of artwork on a wall.

Once you start looking for it, you’ll see threes everywhere.

Take a look around your home today. Where can you spot the Rule of Three?

There is something incredibly rewarding about helping someone create a home they truly love.A remodel isn't just about c...
08/27/2026

There is something incredibly rewarding about helping someone create a home they truly love.

A remodel isn't just about choosing finishes or furniture. It's about designing a space that feels good to live in every single day. One that flows naturally, supports your lifestyle, reflects who you are, and stays within your budget.

I'm so grateful for this kind review:

"Rebecca's assistance was ABOVE AND BEYOND my expectations. She worked with both me and my contractor to design the remodeling of my condo with special attention to my desires. With her assistance I was able to create a home I can LOVE for decades to come... She was generous with her time and knowledge. Thanks to her my project was completed and the cost did not exceed my budget. I highly recommend her... no one could have provided me with better assistance." —CB

Helping clients navigate everything from layouts and materials to trusted vendors is one of my favorite parts of the process. My goal is always to create a home that doesn't just look beautiful on reveal day, but continues to support your life for years to come.

Ready to transform your home? Let’s talk! https://gogodesigngroup.com/contact/

While visiting my daughter in Israel a few weeks back, I sat down at this restaurant and immediately felt myself relax.I...
08/24/2026

While visiting my daughter in Israel a few weeks back, I sat down at this restaurant and immediately felt myself relax.

It was 95 degrees, yet underneath the canopy, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the city, I felt comfortable, protected, and completely at ease.

Of course, my neurodesign brain immediately started wondering why. 😊

The canopy overhead, the cozy spaces created by the umbrellas, even the angles of the architecture all created a sense of shelter and safety while still leaving room to enjoy the expansive view.

We crave that same feeling in our homes. Thoughtful furniture placement, defined spaces, lighting, texture, and cozy corners can all help create an environment where we naturally feel more comfortable and at ease.

What makes a space feel safe and relaxing to you?

And if your home is missing that feeling, I’d love to help you create it. Let’s connect: https://gogodesigngroup.com/contact/

08/18/2026

As I've been exploring Jerusalem, I've found myself looking at everything through the lens of neurodesign. The patterns in nature, the textures in the stone, the repetition in the architecture, the way old and new exist together. These small details create spaces that feel calming, grounded, and welcoming.

The beautiful thing is that you don't have to travel across the world to experience that feeling.

Take a look around your own home today. What patterns, textures, or natural elements help you feel more peaceful? And what small changes could help your space support you a little better?

If you're curious about creating a home that not only looks beautiful but actually helps you feel calmer, I've put together a free workbook to help you get started. Download it here and begin seeing your home with fresh eyes: https://divine-acorn-70671.myflodesk.com/soulful-space-audit

What is one space that always makes you feel at peace?

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