Well everyone, today is the deadline for having our rooms complete here at the Newburyport Designer Show House. I actually completed my room 6 days earlier than the deadline, so it was nice to spend a little time enjoying my completed space. This gave me the extra...
Inspiration
Choosing Furnishings- Coastal Haven Designer Show house- Living Room
Today I will be sharing just a little bit about my show house space plan. I ordered furniture for the design show house space right after I was notified that my design was selected for the show. Our timeline was tight considering that we are dealing with custom work...
Choosing a paint color-Coastal Haven
With my 17 plus years of designing homes for clients, I can honestly say, paint color selection is one of the biggest areas in the design process that can bring a client to a state of complete panic. I have seen everything from tears to family arguments all over paint...
Gia’s Room -Coastal Haven Show House- Choosing a color scheme
When choosing a color scheme for any space the paint colors are always chosen last. This would be after all other items are chosen, including furnishings, fabrics, flooring, cabinetry, tile/stone or any other material that is being used in a space. Paint comes in...
Countertop selection
Marble, stone, granite, quartz.... everyone loves the look of these beautiful products, but making the right selection for your project can be more complicated than it looks! As a design professional, I help my clients with these selections every day. Knowing the...
Designs By Gia-Completed Project
Another complete design and renovation project, the homeowner's existing artwork inspired the color scheme  for this living room. Beautiful neutral tones, a variety of textures, new furnishings, custom window treatments, and a few well chosen accessories made this...
Red Hot Red -Design Inspiration
So, what is my favorite color? Definitely my answer will always be RED. In honor of Valentine's Day , I wanted to pull together some "Red Hot Red-Design Inspiration." A lamp or a throw pillow, or a room done entirely in red, this primary color delivers a powerful...
Trending- Blue and White
The classic combination of blue and white has always been a design staple in my own home. This is how it started………. About 20 years ago I purchased my first piece of blue and white china at a New England flea market. As a lover of porcelain china and passionate...
Spring Design Inspiration!
Spring provides us with a beautiful palette of fresh crisp color for all of our design projects. This is a season that inspires the use of pure true color and lighthearted design elements. Even a small touch of spring color can be added to a room to create a...
Looking To Re-Design Your Bathroom?
Are you looking to re-design your bathroom ? We have designed many bathrooms over the years! Also, one of my favorite rooms to design. Bathrooms can be the most complicated rooms to design and implement. Using our expertise to design and manage your bathroom project...