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 […]
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. […]
Six Ways to Spruce Up For Spring!
Aah, spring is in the air! Moderate temperatures give us rise to look at our spaces and search for design that rejuvenates and inspires us. We are good at giving our home a deep cleaning in spring but we forget about freshening up our living spaces. Out with the old and in with the new […]
Deck The Windows!
Window treatments are design elements that we tend to put off until the last minute…or indefinitely. However, having no window treatments can leave you with a bare and cold view. The holidays are just around the corner. It’s time to refresh your view! Take the next 4-6 weeks to add window treatments that are sure […]
Decorating for the Holidays
The holidays are fast approaching. Now is the time to think about how you want to style your home for the upcoming festivities. Here are some ideas to assist you in decking the halls for the holidays. Mix & Blend Let’s start with fall…use smaller pumpkins of varying height, hollow them out, add your favorite […]
Sofas…Loveseats…Chaises…Chairs: New Styles, New Ideas
Ahhh, the wonderful feeling you get when you sink into a comfortable sofa, loveseat, chaise or chair. Today’s soft furniture captures the imagination from style to function and creates an inviting environment for all to enjoy. Sofas are the anchor that convey the style of the room. Casual, kid-friendly, traditional, formal and contemporary sofa styles […]