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,...
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...
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...
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...
There are many factors to consider before choosing a paint color that will help guide you to a final selection.
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...
The cool crisp fall air has moved into the area for those of us living in the northeast. The multicolored fall foliage display is proudly taking its position as the focal point of the new England landscape. Uniquely shaped gourds and a parade of multicolored pumpkins...
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 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...
Many homeowners long for the day of being able to just start from scratch to design and furnish an entire space at once. However, you might find when you’re in the position to actually do this the task can be very overwhelming. You start to ask questions about the...
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