With quickly expanding technology putting so many of our family photos right at our fingertips on our cell phones, I’ve found that some of our favorite photos can get lost in the clutter of our apps. I love to see my favorite family photos a little more often, and I’m...
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The Art Of “Styling”- Accessorizing Your Space
In the design world, the word used for accessorizing a finished space is styling. One of the final layers in the design process is selecting accessories and placing them into the finished room. These pieces help bring a completed space to life, adding interest,...
Five Common Living Room Design Mistakes
1. Trying to match everything. Trying to match everything is the most common design mistake homeowners make when trying to assemble a space. Fear of "getting it wrong" usually drives a thought that everything in the space should be an exact match. The thought is that...
6 Ideas That Can Spruce Up Your Powder Room Before Weekend Guests Arrive
1. Add Fresh Guest Towels This sounds simple, but it can easily be overlooked. Many of us have had the experience of going into a bathroom at someone's home and finding either no towels, toothpaste-covered towels, or old dirty hand towels. Adding clean, fresh hand...
Small Changes For Your Home In The Spring
Spring is definitely in the air. The season is one of rejuvenation. It’s a great time to freshen up our homes and make some changes as we progress toward the warmer months. Though it is a great time to begin planning for those larger projects in your home, it’s also...
4 Things To Consider Before Choosing A Paint Color
There are many factors to consider before choosing a paint color that will help guide you to a final selection.
5 Reasons Your Should Hire An Interior Designer For Your New Home Build Or Renovation
Building a new home or renovating your home can be very exciting. Being able to select all the materials and finishes that go into your home is a great opportunity for any homeowner. At the beginning, it sounds like an easy task that would involve using your good...
3 Steps To Ensure The Success Of Your Design Projects
Three steps to ensure the success of your design projects. In my twenty-plus years in business within the interior design and renovation industry, I have seen a lot of different business models. Therefore, it can be difficult for homeowners to understand the process...
Transforming A Bad Architectural Feature
Sometimes a home has great bones and a great floor plan, but somewhere along the line architectural features were added that don’t make sense for the home and were certainly not a great choice for the space. This is the case with many of our projects, such as a...
Designing A Vacation Home
Designing a vacation home can be very exciting! However, challenges often arise as this property might be used differently than your main residence. The home might be used at certain times of the year, used by several people, and you might not be bringing existing...