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...
As an interior designer, I've had the privilege of assisting numerous clients in getting settled into a new home. Whether that is an existing client or a new client, people consider hiring a designer to figure out their new spaces. It's an exciting time to start...
You’ve spent weeks or months agonizing over selecting a paint color only to realize that you have another decision to make. What finish do you want your paint to have? The finish is important because the paint finish or sheen that your finished paint project has is...
The interior design of someone's home requires a very personal element. As designers, we strive to make our clients happy and to create spaces that are very personalized to our clients, their needs, and their lifestyles. To do our job properly, we get to know our...
If you are one of the many people that have recently purchased a new home, congratulations on your new home! Purchasing a new home can be a stressful process. Once you finalize your purchase and begin moving into your home, you realize that there's much that needs to...
Renovating can be a complicated process. If you tackled a renovation before either on your own or with experienced professionals, then you’ve had a little taste for the process. Delays, product issues, shipping issues, inspections, and many decisions need to be made...
