When you are fortunate enough to have an enfilade of rooms, it is important to think about the view from one room to the next.  By using a progression of color which was the approach we too for a recent project we could transform the spaces and help them flow.  We...

When you decide to change your home, what are the first things you think about?   New kitchen, new furniture, new paint, tile, new bedding, and the list goes on.   Is it overwhelming to think about?  What are your first steps?  If you let your home go too long without...

Clients come to us for special reasons, they want a good design and space plan.  Recently we finished a commercial project and the owner said at their open house, “That was the Best Money We Have Ever Spent,” complementing our design for their space.  We created an...

Color is culture, geography, emotion, memory atmosphere, and so much more.    Color is so important to decisions on every design project we begin and is one of design’s most powerful tools.  Arguably it’s the most mysterious, personal, and complex of all design...

Linen can typically be identified by its textured look and feel. Unlike the smooth and flat cotton textile, linen feels a bit more granular and can look patterned in certain colors. It is durable and known for being cool to the touch. While linen is also slightly...

If your home looks like a spec home and no one in particular lives there, then it is time to personalize your home.  For me, I love timeless treasures from my Mom and my husband’s Mom.  My husband’s treasures from his Mom are Mahjong cards and a framed selection of...

Hanging art is a serious business.  Our clients depend on us to hang their art when they purchase from us or they move and need help with existing artwork.   When we suggest art to a client, we normally take a professional with us to hang when we deliver.  Most...

This time of year, I start thinking about what I want to do for Spring to refresh my style.  You need to plan early to order product to arrive for each season.  I love to change out bedding several times a year.  My room is neutral enough to change from gray to blue...

It is my philosophy that every bedroom should have a place to sit other than the bed.  Even in a small room where there isn’t enough space for a chair, you can normally  squeeze in a bench at the foot of the bed.  If there is room, I try to make a cozy space for...