High Point Design Bloggers Tour Fall 2019
Ten Design Debacles I See in Customers’ Homes
Hiring an interior designer was once only for the wealthy, but today there is a sea change occurring that affords most homeowners the opportunity to hire one. The trend has brought forth for me more interior design consultations. Some consultations simply involve my professional advice and some consultations evolve from there to full design projects. […]
Renovating with your Significant Other: Ten Actions for Success
It is said that opposites attract. Overall, this may be true in a relationship, but it can create challenges during a remodeling project. If you and your significant other struggle to make a decision that works for the both of you during a design project, then this article is for you. Here we discuss ten […]
Spring is Here…Time to Oust the Outdated!
Spring is a time of renewal. Flowers are blooming and the weather is sunny and warm. We are energized and ready to tackle new projects. It is a perfect time to look at your interior design and oust the outdated to make way for an updated style that pronounces a renewed and fresh look. Iron […]
Powder Room Pizazz
The powder room…functional for sure…but it is also a space to rev up the design by showcasing your creative side. The powder room is typically a smaller space used mostly by guests. Why not astonish them with a pleasurable, creative and bold room? Here are ways you can turn a ho-hum powder room into one […]
2019 Design Trends That Wow
2019 brings us fresh and exciting design ideas. Reinvigorate your home with updates sure to WOW. Here are some of our favorites. Dark Colors. This is the year of color…the bolder, the better. Dark shades like navy, green and black are showing up in almost a rebellion of sorts to all the whites, grays and […]
Bathroom Lighting Design for Maximum Form and Function
Bathrooms have evolved into rooms that are luxurious and spa-like. They are the only rooms in the house where it is expected that we lock the doors for privacy…bathrooms are a sanctuary of sorts. Lighting plays an important role in today’s bathroom designs ensuring a functional, yet warm and relaxing space. Here are ways to […]
8 Ways to Liven Up Your Laundry Room
Laundry rooms are typically all about form and function. Need a washer and dryer? … Check. Maybe a laundry sink? … Check. Place to sort clothes? … Check. However, laundry rooms can be transformed into a place you love by injecting new personality into the space. Here are eight design ideas that will inspire you […]
Bathroom Vanities: The Furniture Appeal
A subtle but interesting trend in bathrooms combines stock cabinets with embellishments to create beautiful “furniture-look” vanities. Now, if you’re a DIYer, you can take an old table or console and create a unique bathroom vanity. However, today’s cabinet companies are adding furniture style pieces that take stock cabinets to the next level of design. […]
Aging in Place: Renovation Meets Design
Conceptually, aging in place makes sense. Practically, however, it can be a challenge. We all strive for a safe and healthy home that embraces both form and function. Houzz breaks out below the most requests for aging in place renovations. Source: Houzz 2018 Fortunately, today’s interior designers are equipped to design spaces that meet the […]