Choosing appliances for your renovation. One of the issues that often gets a renovation started, is when older appliances start to fade or stop working completely. At that point it’s a good time to consider the entire kitchen and whether or not it’s time for a full...
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Adding luxury to any bathroom
If you’ve ever imagined a luxurious master bathroom in your home, you might enjoy this classic master bathroom that we recently designed for one of our lovely clients. This bathroom was part of a large design project involving a kitchen, butlers pantry, mud room,...
The Perfect Paint Color
Not a day goes by without receiving an email from someone who’s seen photos of my work, inquiring about a specific paint color used on one of my completed projects. Although I am flattered at their interest, I know for sure that seeing a paint color in another space,...
Featured Project-Voted Most Popular!!
This space saving, classic kitchen, that we completed 2 years ago, is loaded with traditional charm. It has recently captured the attention of Houzz viewers making it the 6th most popular kitchen on Houzz in 2019. This kitchen has now been published four times, twice...
Setting The Table For Easter
Step 1- Choose China or Dishware Creating a beautiful Easter table starts with choosing dishware. You can mix a few china or dishware patterns together or use just one pattern. If you are starting from scratch, white plates are a great choice because they are so...
Preparing Your Guest Room For Guests
I really enjoy having guests in my home. I enjoy the late night dinners and laughter, I also enjoy the early morning chats over coffee. But I do know that anticipating guests can cause a lot of anxiety, even those of us that love having guests can feel anxious because...
10 Design Tips and Ideas For Spring.
After a long winter, the first few days of warmer weather bring a glimpse spring. These early spring days are met with excitement and anticipation from everyone who lives in a northern climate. But these previews of spring remind us that it is definitely time to do a...
Proceed with Caution! The Myths of TV Renovations Vs Reality
Everyone loves to watch design projects on television, especially the dramatic home renovation transformations. As a designer and renovator who has been in the business for 20 plus years, I’ve observed these shows from their early inception, to what exists today....
Confused About Kitchen Countertops? Start Here
Are you confused about where to start while selecting kitchen countertops? You are not alone. There are so many options, it’s easy to get starry eyed looking at all the beautiful colors and patterns. When working with my kitchen design clients, I like to discuss...
3 Tips for Choosing Flooring
Choosing the right flooring can be a very difficult task. Whether we are creating a new space for a client or renovating and existing room, flooring has a major impact on how the room looks, feels and functions. There are so many great flooring products to...