Laying the groundwork for any undertaking is primary, especially for a good design project. It could be a kitchen remodel, a bath remodel, a new home construction, selecting paint colors and accessories, or even furnishing an entire house. As a design firm, we are...
When we start a new project, like a new home construction or a remodel, we gather around the house plans to plan all the multitude of work items. Sometimes it is to concentrate on the kitchen and baths, while other times it is to focus on the furnishings layout. It...
When we start a new project, we generally try to select the countertops early because the materials selection, sizes, and colors are so varied. We decided that granite was the appropriate countertop for the Fairfax house. We decided on a Buena Vista older home, yet...
As a little girl, I loved going to the local fabric shops with my Mom. We looked for hours at patterns, beautiful fabrics, and embellishments. Personal influences are the most prominent in our decisions as to where life takes us. I was very lucky that I could watch...
Delivering furniture and putting the final touches on a home is only part of what we do with our “white-glove” service. For this home, the customer needed design help first along with a structural change. The two-story family room, with an upstairs overhang, bothered...
Modern farmhouses are very popular, and we have had the pleasure of working with several clients that specified this style. It was a real pleasure to help with the cabinets, paint colors, and all the finishes for this home with open beams across two rooms. Antique...