Smart, Stylish, Right at Home
With the market trends and changes, we as designers try to be one step ahead by being smart, stylish, and making our clients feel right at home. We were recently asked what the trends are this year. People want single-story living, open floor plans with the kitchen...
Inspiring Design
As designers, we strive to fuse classic with current styles to create distinctive and exciting home decor from floor to ceiling. We claim diverse decor and design rooms to be harmoniously inspired. As an example we have attached a bedroom photo. We measured,...
Finishing Touches
It is amazing how window treatments finish a room. The client recently had the kitchen painted and added a new rug and artwork. The window treatments added the final touch. We decided that a valance would fill the empty wall space nicely above the shutters. The...
The Courage to Try Something New
When a new client came to us, she said, “You will need to push me as I am not quick to make a decision.” It is hard to push people when you want them to be happy with the choices made. She needed all new bedroom furniture, paint colors, and new lighting. ...
Remodeling: A Designer’s Concept
When we began the process of working with our long-time clients to remodel their kitchen and awesome sunroom, I was thrilled that we were chosen to help. Set on 25 acres of land, the house boasts a breathtaking view. As always, we started with a CAD plan, then...
Paint It, Says the Experts
I have always loved old gesso art pieces. They are inherently fragile, flaking, and chipping with use. Think about that patina and try to duplicate it on the furniture you plan to paint. If you have some hand-me-down wooden furniture, paint it or whitewash it. I...
Shifting into Neutral
When a client still has their furnishings of 20 years, they want to shift into neutral. These days, we suggest neutral surroundings with surprise pop of color in the pillows and accents. You can start by painting walls, adding window treatments, and then replacing...
Comfortably Balanced Design
When we started with a Buena Vista House last fall, we knew that it should be traditional to fit right into the historic neighborhood. The house came together beautifully with light colors, white cabinets, a well planned kitchen, great tile, and an awesome laundry...
Easy Living with Designer Help
A continuation of our blog posted on June 16, this living room turned home office is now complete. When we started this project, we combined colors and made it transitional. With the open plan, our proposal for the office needed to flow into the adjacent dining...