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Popular Design Questions, Part 2

Is lighting really that important? The answer is yes. Lighting fixtures should have a good budget when updating your home. It is easy to see the difference in a fixture that is quality and those that are not. If you need to, it is better to forgo something else to get...

Popular Design Questions, Part 1

Over the years we have had some design questions that warrant sharing and some attention. If I were going to splurge on furniture, what would it be? Answer: Purchase the best sofa that your budget can afford. What is the next trend? Answer: I have always spent money...

Trending Design Styles

I noticed that my Veranda Magazine and others are increasingly highlighting traditional styles. We are seeing many traditional styles at markets as well. Clients are asking to move from straight lines to curves. One of their common remarks is, “We want to make our...

Eye Candy

What some would call eye candy for their home, others will call necessities. I find myself using the term with much endearment. Focus points, such as a wallpaper accent wall, artwork for the mantle, or something spectacular that everyone notices are generally the...

Interior Planning for 2022

The last week of December is as busy as the whole month of December, but clients are eager to put their homes back together and change out some rooms. Our photos depict what we saw at market this past October. Neutral upholstery continues as the strongest option for...

Christmas Decorating Details

We are excited this year about Christmas decorating.   For me, I have always loved decorating every room.   It may be a little this and a little that, but it adds so much to the ambiance.   Lights, trees, ornaments, tablecloths, napkins, stockings, pillows, wreaths,...