“Real Life Kitchen Remodel”
When a new couple met with us to remodel their kitchen and den, they wanted a turn key job and the beauty of what they had seen on some of our projects. We went to work drawing a plan for cabinets, backsplash, new appliances, windows, and flooring. Once we met with...
“Good Design Pays for Itself”
Our clients tell us that the money they spend with us is the best decision they could have made. We save clients’ money by creating a plan and design from the beginning. They tell us that when they tried to implement the project on their own, they made costly...
“Creating Bedroom Suite Retreats”
We love creating and designing bedroom and bathroom suite plans. It could be a master bedroom or a guest bedroom suite. Start with the view and incorporating it into a plan to take advantage of the scenic outlook. We use soft and calming colors like soft blues,...
“How to Select Granite”
Today I worked with a client that needed granite for an entire new house. My design process is an ebb and flow, I let the house evolve because normally changes do happen and I have found out things always do not go as planned. The trends that have been popular have...
“Head Over Heels”
We are still swooning over the pillows we saw at market this season. While visiting market we viewed the most beautiful textile pillows. Hand painted ethnic prints, lush velvet bolsters, antique rug textile pillows and the list goes on. Textiles have the power to...
“Spring Market Lamps”
With market behind us, we are starting to receive orders. Lamps were top on our agenda and WOW, what we ordered is beautiful. That brings me to the topic of Lighting. Lamps are an essential element in a room for ambience and for much needed lighting. They serve as...
“Fresh Start”
The correct balance of color is important in a room. I am currently working on replacing a sofa and chairs in my own home. I purchased an antique rug at the High Point market that I will work from. I find myself not wanting to go away from neutral furniture and I...
“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....