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...
Reasons for hiring an interior designer run the gamut, but if you agree with one or more of these four simple statements, it may be the right choice for you: 1. You value hiring professionals for home projects. Just like a landscaping project or a deck addition,...
Kitchen renovation- Should I do a full kitchen renovation, or can I just do a partial renovation? That depends. Many clients come to me with thoughts of doing just a partial kitchen renovation in an effort to retain elements of their old kitchen or to try to conserve...
The landscape has changed a lot in the last few years in the home industry as well as many others. As a designer and renovator who has been in this business for many years, I have seen recessions, labor issues, and many other twists and turns that come with managing...
Whether or not you have recently renovated your kitchen or have not quite gotten around to committing to a newly designed and renovated kitchen, holiday baking and cooking will be a lot easier with a well-organized kitchen space. Here are a few tips for preparing your...
It was a late winter morning when I first visited the site of one of our recent renovation projects. Just north of Boston, sitting on a beautiful ocean-front beach, was a circa 1950s cottage. A beach retreat lovingly passed down through generations. This was a summer...
What happens when you have an old 1700s home badly in need of a new kitchen, and a lovely energetic client who says she loves color? Well, today I can finally show you the results of this design and renovation product project.This kitchen area was an addition to this...
Sometimes the answer to this question is very obvious, existing cabinets are old and falling apart, the design is poor and the space is dated and nonfunctional. However, sometimes it’s hard to justify a new kitchen when your cabinets are old, dated, but still in...
You might have had the experience of going on a vacation and staying in a lovely resort or a hotel. You can't quite put your finger on it, but you can feel the sense of comfort and luxury at every turn. You return home from your trip, and you are longing for the...
When designing a home, every little detail is important. For instance, when selecting elements for the exterior of your home, like outdoor furniture and landscaping selections, you might love the colors and how everything looks on the exterior when you are standing...
