Open shelving
Open shelves and bookcases can really confound some people. I’ve been asked more than once to style shelves, and the first thing … Read more
Small space solutions
Even if you have a large home, you may have a small space. Maybe it’s your laundry room, or a spare bedroom, … Read more
Housing opportunities
The current housing market has boxed out many first-time buyers. Single family houses are still expensive and rates have not come down … Read more
laundry Rooms are Having a Moment
Many of us don’t want to spend any time in the laundry room. I mean, it’s a chore, and it’s usually an … Read more
Kitchen design is changing
This is a great article from House Beautiful on the changing function of kitchens and how kitchen design must change with it, … Read more
Selling your home
In some markets homes are still selling like hotcakes (whatever that means), but in many markets it has slowed. Homes are staying … Read more
Bathroom options
There are so many options now in bathroom design. Tile, (from mosaic to large format), acrylic surrounds, LVT and LVP, solid surface … Read more
Lots of projects!
I am working on about 6 different projects right now, from brand new builds, to old home updates, to new home decor … Read more
Again with paint colors
It used to be that designers looked to Pantones Color of the Year, once a year. Yes, once a year the bell … Read more
What goes around comes around
I have said it a million times, trends come and go, so do what makes you happy. I recently read an article … Read more
A lot of projects rolled into one
Big house, lots of little projects and one big one that came out fabulous! As with many of my projects, these clients … Read more
tiny but mighty kitchen
We have finished another historic home kitchen renovation. The challenge: stay within the footprint but make it functional and beautiful. Mission accomplished! … Read more
Zillow says….
Don’t do these projects in hopes of adding value to your home. Of course, many improvements are done solely to make a … Read more
Life can throw you some curveballs
I have always used this forum to talk about design, but today I am going to vent a little, and definitely get … Read more
My own little project
If you’ve read any of my posts you know in between my client projects, I have many of my own home projects … Read more
Designer Spotlight
I love looking at designer spaces, especially high end, sometimes quirky ones, but this goes down as “I love the idea but … Read more
Another kitchen completed
This client recently moved into her new home after a big life change. She is an avid cook and she needed a … Read more
Well, it’s been a minute
Life got busy, and I got way off track. All my efforts to post consistently went right out the window and I … Read more
Plans and permits and paperwork
Oh my! We have been considering building a garage with a flex space above for quite some time. We live in a … Read more
Custom Furniture
Is expensive! But worth it. I often get an idea in my head about a piece of furniture or cabinetry that will … Read more
