Kids’ rooms are some of my favorites to work on because they’re great spaces to add color, and this lovely, girly nursery is no exception. Pink is the obvious theme here, yet, it’s not overwhelming, obnoxious, or bubblegum feeling. Instead, it’s soft, elegant and sophisticated. As always with my children’s spaces, this room is… Read More
Check out the awesome big boy room I put together for a five-year-old. It’s got a great balance of kid and parent friendliness, which makes it an ideal space for everyone. This space has come a long way from when I started this project. Check out the before pic below: The before pic shows what… Read More
School has been in full swing for well over a month now. Have you caught up on this year’s fall trends? If not, I’ve put together some pictures showcasing two of my favorite fall trends of 2015: Metals and Leather & Hide. Trend: Metals Shiny metals are a personal favorite of mine, and we’re seeing… Read More
Julie contacted me when it was time to update her kitchen. She and her husband, Mark, were looking for a classic, white kitchen with a clean feel and modern touches. The kitchen, like so many others from the late 80’s, had bulky fluorescent lighting, and the linoleum floors featured a floral print that matched the… Read More
Have you ever purchased a piece of furniture you were certain would look great with your decor, only to find that it didn’t look right once it was placed in your space? This happens all the time. Even if the color and style of the piece look great with the existing decor, oftentimes, furniture or… Read More
Whether you’re throwing a lavish wedding or a simple child’s birthday party, desserts are an excellent alternative to traditional gifts and trinkets that are often given to guests as tokens of thanks. I’ve found that the traditional mementos given as favors usually end up being a waste of money: people simply aren’t interested in keeping… Read More
Building a custom home brings decisions to be made…lots and lots of decisions. Each decision affects either the budget or function of the home, sometimes both. Oftentimes, I see my clients overwhelmed by the amount of decisions they have to make as they build their homes. Most of the technical decisions are made during the… Read More
After receiving a lot of questions about 3-D layouts, I thought I’d explain how and when I use them, as well as their befit to clients. I use 2-D layouts quite often. They look like blueprints. While they’re a great tool for a room designer like me, they don’t offer much to the client. Most… Read More
Most people think that home staging is only for empty homes. Home staging is usually part of the process on TV shows that showcase flipping homes for profit, and it’s easy to see how staging an empty home helps it sell quickly. However, many homeowners getting ready to sell their homes overlook staging. After all,… Read More
Building a new home has been gaining popularity in recent years. Home buyers like the idea of customizing their homes, and let’s face it: picking out cabinets, counters and all the finishing touches is fun! However, many people get so caught up in the the process of selecting flooring and counters that by the time… Read More
