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Tips For Bringing A Coastal Feel To Your Decor

Tips For Bringing A Coastal Feel To Your Decor

All of the elements that we as designers use to create a relaxed, coastal feel in a beautiful beachfront home can be used in any home. Coastal Color Scheme When designing a coastal property we develop our color scheme from nature, using only colors that you would see...

Designing Children’s Rooms

Designing Children’s Rooms

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...

Designing To Reduce Stress

Designing To Reduce Stress

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...

Designing For Safety

Designing For Safety

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...

4 Independence Day Decorating Tips

4 Independence Day Decorating Tips

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...

11 Ways To Create Spaces That Spark Joy

11 Ways To Create Spaces That Spark Joy

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...