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...
A new living space presents an exciting time to start fresh, but it could be a monumental task. Here are 5 tips on decorating a new home.
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...
