Antoinette Fargo

Antoinette Fargo, Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Doora brand, has built a colorful foundation of experience based on both her educational and professional accomplishments. Antoinette is a proud graduate of the School of Interior Design at California State University Northridge and has pursued additional studies at UCLA’s prestigious School of Design. Since beginning her professional career in 2000, she has designed, managed, and overseen more than 500 custom residential and commercial projects with some of the most respected designers in the Los Angeles area. In 2011, Antoinette’s earned her California State Certified Interior Design Accreditation from the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and began taking on projects under her own brand name, Antoinette Designs. Nearly 15 years of experience in the design industry has allowed Antoinette to develop a comprehensive understanding of the design process, construction administration, project documentation, project management and marketing. Antoinette’s latest venture is a combination design center and furnishings showroom called Doora. Located in the iconic former home of Urban Outfitters just two blocks from the Ventura waterfront, Doora offers design services, furnishings, and accessories in a high end, concierge, “gallery” setting, with the focus on customer relationships and community. This venture will revolutionize the home buying, remodel, and moving process for families across the country combining properties, design, furniture, and community with cohesive fluidity.

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10 color and design trends to sprout spring inspiration

Don’t be afraid to be bold and daring with your design. As we venture into better, brighter times many will want their home to be a direct reflection of that

Jan 30

New year, new listing: 10 ways to update that won’t break the bank

Whether it’s a brand-new listing or last year’s listing that’s still languishing on the market, these updates will make it look like new

Jan 19

12 useful gift ideas your clients will actually want

It’s not too late to reach out to your clients this holiday season. Designer Antoinette Fargo offers 12 gift ideas for now — or to take you all the way through 2023

Dec 20

4 ways to help your listings embrace the holiday season

Holiday decor is a great way to bring warmth and cheer to your listings this year. Designer Antoinette Fargo offers tips for tablescapes and holiday trimmings that will win over homebuyers

Nov 10

7 front porch decorating tips you autumn know

Enhancing the curb appeal of a home and refreshing its look doesn’t take a total design overhaul. Designer Antoinette Fargo offers autumn-inspired entry ideas that are perfect for the season

Oct 5

How trendy is 'too trendy'? Making the latest design work in your space

How do you freshen up a space without going too far? How do you neutralize a space that's gone too far with the latest design trend?

Sep 7

Affordable (and easy) home updates based on this year's hottest trends

From the colors that are in (and out) to the perfect kitchen details, here are some of the latest ideas in home design that feel fresh right now

Feb 17

9 tips to transition into seasonal decor buyers will fall for

Although the temp might still be high outside, now's the time to start thinking ahead about creating warm spaces for fall. Whether you're going all out with staging or giving clients some advice, here are a few fall decorating tips to celebrate the season

Aug 24

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