Relaxed and Comfortable Interiors
I visited Ireland in 20l2, took photos of the architecture, studied the textiles in the stores, and generally could not get enough of the colorful landscapes. When you are in this business, everything is inspirational, even when you are not expecting it. The...
Fabric and the Art of Design
I have been in the mood to talk about fabrics because we love them so much. It is such a big part of our lives. We typically start with the rug, move to the fabrics for the sofa, then the chairs, pillows, and window treatment fabrics. It is easy to find pillow...
Custom Creation with the Past
We have enjoyed helping our clients design and remodel their kitchen. Every time a trip was made to the house by the DeLugas design team, we would see something come out of boxes that sparked my curiosity. Old yellow pottery ware, Grandma’s china dishes, Great...
Dream a Little Wow!
Our philosophy is to make clients comfortable and their homes really beautiful. Again and again, I hear from husbands; I want to walk through the front door and the first impression wows you. Now imagine how hard that is to determine what they see in their minds....
Turnkey Projects for the New Year! The Art of an Imagined Kitchen
Christmas is over and most of us delve right into the New Year running to the next project. If it is like me, I take on big projects for myself. My newest project starting in January will be to update my kitchen. With Christmas barely behind us, we started packing...
Sophisticated Simplicity
As a collector, I sometimes find special items that I think will look good in one of our client’s homes or future homes. I think ahead and if I feel it is something I can’t pass up and it is unique enough that will not be in every store, then it is special enough for...
Artwork, Lighting, and Furnishings
Lighting & furnishings are just a few of the areas where we offer professional help. Some weeks, we may go to someone’s house to select paint colors only. Other weeks, we go out and our customer is wanting a more pulled together look along with their new paint...
Reno Tips from the Pros
Are you in for a dramatic makeover or do you want to create symmetry around your fireplace? A dramatic makeover usually means paint color changes, furniture upgrades, lamps, and artwork. Design teams can coordinate dramatic looks for you. Most people are afraid of...
Celebrate the New Year!
After much time at home this year, many clients are rethinking their spaces. Kitchens and baths are at the top of the list to remodel or refurbish. Those are the first rooms that look tired and so some ask, “Which one is the most important if we should sell our...