Tag: remodel

Staging – Designing for Buyers

Over the years I have had to explain the difference between staging and interior design many times. And although I think it is really simple and the differences are clear I know that the average person does not find it clear and simple. Here is the easiest way for me to describe the difference: Interior Design is creating a plan and design that is … Read More Staging – Designing for Buyers

Design Undefined – Start with the Designer from the Beginning

There is a ton of building and remodeling going on all over the country. And if you are looking to build a new home I am sure that your friends have told you all the horror stories of how hard it is, the mistakes, change orders, timelines, decisions and stress that it is to build a home. But there is a better way. We … Read More Design Undefined – Start with the Designer from the Beginning

Design Undefined – Area Rugs

Do you wonder where to start with area rugs? I absolutely love area rugs and here is why, they are the starting point for many great designs. And yes they should be the largest item in the room. We do not want to have a coaster for the cocktail table we want a grounding point that will encompass the room. Area rugs are not … Read More Design Undefined – Area Rugs

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Colorful Kitchens

We have been seeing white kitchens for quite a while now. I have been saying all year that color needs to be added to the white kitchen. Don’t get me wrong an all white kitchen can be beautiful but when we see it everywhere it can become typical. So I thought I would show some of the new colors that have been coming out … Read More Colorful Kitchens

Wallpaper – Not Your Grandma’s

In a continuation of the segments that I did on ABC here is the segment on wallpaper. It is so important that we get the old idea of wallpaper out of our heads. These wallpapers are nothing like the ones we grew up with. I am so in love with what we can do to change the entire feel of a space with these … Read More Wallpaper – Not Your Grandma’s

Designing You

I am very excited to say that the book is done and now available through Amazon! It has been a project of love and an amazing experience. I had always thought about writing a book but never really thought it was something that I would do. It is done and I thought I would go into a bit more depth as to what the … Read More Designing You

Let’s Talk Color

Color is the one topic that everyone always wants to know more about. Color changes the look and feel of any space, instantly. Color can make a space feel warm and inviting, soft and elegant, soothing and relaxing or energizing. Each year there is a new Pantone color of the year. This year each of the paint companies have also come up with their … Read More Let’s Talk Color

New Year, New Bath – How About Free-standing

It’s that time of the year where people are talking about their goals and resolutions. And one that I hear on a regular basis is that I am going to get my home done this year. Well let’s be honest there are many ways to complete a home and most of the time it requires construction unless you are buying a brand new home … Read More New Year, New Bath – How About Free-standing