“A Sea of Blue”
I can't pick up a single design book that does not have blue and white or blue accents in it. Blue and white is a staple for designers, whether it is an entire color scheme or just a pop of the classic combination here and there. I can think of a multitude of ways...
“Warm and Cozy Window Treatments”
Often clients ask, do I need window treatments? Window treatments complete a room. They warm the space and make a room more inviting. Our goal for clients is to make their family and friends feel wanted and cared for when they cross the threshold into their home....
“Just Enough or too much?”
Our clients sometimes ask us how much is too much when decorating their homes. My design team uses their design eye to make these determinations. We might try adding accessories and immediately know it is too much or not right in the space. Recently we decorated a...
“The Art of Living Graciously”
You know the term living graciously could mean many things. I take it to mean, keeping your home neutral, flowing from room to room, classic. As they say, hospitality really does begin at home living graciously. There are many ways to make sure your guests feel...
“Rooms with a View”
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...
“Making Your House a Home”
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...
“Good Design Pays for Itself”
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...
My Color Theories
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...
Cotton or Linen Your Choice
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...