As I watch my daughter with her young children I remember how crucial it is to design a space that functions well for small children. As you think about the space you envision for your children here are a few things you should consider: Can they easily...
Is a bad design causing you added stress? Do you ever walk into a room in your home and immediately feel stressed and overwhelmed? Maybe the room is dark and dated. Maybe that wall paint color is not creating the mood that you want for the space. Do you...
Have you ever heard the phrase “project scope” while doing a design or construction project? Have you wondered what exactly is a "project scope"? Well here are a few answers to some common question. What is the "Project Scope” and why is it important? The project...
When you design kitchens and bathrooms for a living, you can’t help but notice design issues wherever you go. Including, improper material selections, finishing errors, sloppy finish work, and design mistakes causing safety issues. If I have dinner in a restaurant I’m...
Celebrating Independence Day with an outdoor party can be a great way to welcome in the summer season and celebrate the Independence Day holiday. Whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout or an evening fireworks gathering you can quickly pull together a beautiful...
As an interior designer and renovation specialist, I love working with all of our clients, whether that be our full-service clients, our consulting clients, or our social media followers and email list subscribers for whom we provide free resources like our...
You’re thinking about doing a major kitchen renovation, you’ve seen some ideas that you might like to explore. So you spend hours on Pinterest gathering every idea that you like. Then you head down to a local retailer or showroom to look at cabinets or backsplash...
One of the questions that I ask when designing a space, after reviewing my client's list of wants and needs for their new space, is "how do you want this new space to feel?" The answers vary between peaceful, restful, a place that the whole family can gather, and an...
Have you ever found yourself at odds with your spouse over a certain recliner? You know, the one that you have been trying to eliminate from your living room for years. That chair with the lived-in look that your partner cannot seem to part with. Or have you ever...
Although pre-made, off the shelf, window treatments are plentiful, there are numerous reasons why we use and suggest custom window treatments in most of our design projects. Choosing custom window treatments allows you to have so many options and benefits that you...
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