Sometimes you just need a different perspective
I recently received a request from a client to come take a look at her living room and provide some direction. Now, … Read more
Just a little side project – cedar chest
I acquired this cedar chest from my sister, who got it from my mother, who got it from my Godmother. It looked … Read more
Custom reclaimed dining table
Just delivered this beautiful dining table to clients that we have been working with for the better part of a year. We … Read more
Brighten a living room on a budget
So before I start, when I say “budget” I mean that there is one, not that it is done cheaply. We all … Read more
I like to bring old finds back to life
I have talked about this before; in fact, here is a recent quote: I fully advocate taking an antique or just older … Read more
Small Bathroom Redo, Do’s and Don’ts
This is a tiny guest bath redo. Took the tub and shower surround out and replaced with tiled walk-in shower. Painted the … Read more
Look up! Ceiling Design
I don’t often get asked to design a ceiling. Let me rephrase that: I have never been asked to design a ceiling; … Read more
Pulling color into a beige room
Color is something that scares people, at least when decorating a home. So it’s very easy to slip into what I call … Read more
2018 Design Trends
It’s January so of course every design magazine, website, and furnishings retailer are touting the new design trends for 2018. I wrote … Read more
Small bathroom re-do
I would call this a mini-renovation. The homeowners wanted some updates but did not want to gut it or spend a fortune. … Read more
Custom furniture
Below is a cube table Shawn built for a client in New Bern. We frequently have clients that see something in a magazine … Read more
Our Kitchen Makeover
This is a long post so get your scrolling finger ready! Renovating is hard! Much harder in your 50s than in your … Read more
I hoard design magazines!
There, I said it! As a rule I clean up and clean out almost weekly, throwing things away and generally getting rid … Read more
An update on “My Old House”
I said I would post pictures as I moved through the renovations in my new old home. Of course, I thought it … Read more
Another custom-built cabinet
Custom cabinetry is not for everyone. In fact, it is not for many people, but if you cannot find what you want … Read more
Faux beams, are they for you?
Should you install faux beams? You see them all the time in photos in magazines, they look great, add some architectural detail … Read more
While the major renovations are being done
I am freshening up a few other rooms “on the cheap.” A coat of paint and a new $16 sink from the … Read more
Renovations, the budget breakers
I love renovating! Yes, it can be frustrating, time consuming and back breaking, but in the end transforming a space is one … Read more
Built-in bookcases and media wall
We have been busy fabricating custom built-ins for the couple we just finished the kitchen for. They are such lovely people, I … Read more
Textile art
I’ve ventured into textile art! Necessity is the mother of invention and as usual, this is what happened when I was looking … Read more
Wallpaper in small living room
You want to make a big impact in a room, you don’t want to paint the walls (maybe you’re renting or maybe … Read more
