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Should I Buy a New Sofa or Reupholster My Existing Sofa?
Have you ever wondered whether you should buy a new sofa or reupholster the one that you have? You’re not alone. This is a common question with no right or wrong answer. But there are several questions to ask yourself when you are thinking about reupholstering a piece...

I Love to Paint, so Why Should I Hire the Pros?
Designs by Gia in Princeton, MA, answers the age-old design question: “I love to paint, so why should I hire the pros?”

Why a Professionally Designed Floor Plan is so Important to the Results of Your Design Project
When designing a space, never underestimate the importance of a professionally designed floor plan. Whether you’re doing a complete renovation or simply replacing furnishings and smaller design elements, this is an important step to take early in the design process....

Should I do a Full Kitchen Renovation, or Can I Just do a Partial Renovation?
Kitchen renovation- Should I do a full kitchen renovation, or can I just do a partial renovation? That depends. Many clients come to me with thoughts of doing just a partial kitchen renovation in an effort to retain elements of their old kitchen or to try to conserve...
Should I Buy a New Sofa or Reupholster My Existing Sofa?
Have you ever wondered whether you should buy a new sofa or reupholster the one that you have? You’re not alone. This is a common question with no right or wrong answer. But there are several questions to ask yourself when you are thinking about reupholstering a piece...
I Love to Paint, so Why Should I Hire the Pros?
Designs by Gia in Princeton, MA, answers the age-old design question: “I love to paint, so why should I hire the pros?”
Why a Professionally Designed Floor Plan is so Important to the Results of Your Design Project
When designing a space, never underestimate the importance of a professionally designed floor plan. Whether you’re doing a complete renovation or simply replacing furnishings and smaller design elements, this is an important step to take early in the design process....
Should I do a Full Kitchen Renovation, or Can I Just do a Partial Renovation?
Kitchen renovation- Should I do a full kitchen renovation, or can I just do a partial renovation? That depends. Many clients come to me with thoughts of doing just a partial kitchen renovation in an effort to retain elements of their old kitchen or to try to conserve...

Should I Buy a New Sofa or Reupholster My Existing Sofa?
Have you ever wondered whether you should buy a new sofa or reupholster the one that you have? You’re not alone. This is a common question with no right or wrong answer. But there are several questions to ask yourself when you are thinking about reupholstering a piece...

I Love to Paint, so Why Should I Hire the Pros?
Designs by Gia in Princeton, MA, answers the age-old design question: “I love to paint, so why should I hire the pros?”

Why a Professionally Designed Floor Plan is so Important to the Results of Your Design Project
When designing a space, never underestimate the importance of a professionally designed floor plan. Whether you’re doing a complete renovation or simply replacing furnishings and smaller design elements, this is an important step to take early in the design process....

Should I do a Full Kitchen Renovation, or Can I Just do a Partial Renovation?
Kitchen renovation- Should I do a full kitchen renovation, or can I just do a partial renovation? That depends. Many clients come to me with thoughts of doing just a partial kitchen renovation in an effort to retain elements of their old kitchen or to try to conserve...