GROVE KITCHEN: DESIGN PLAN
Another kitchen in the books. Like I mentioned when we were chatting about the Fourth Street Kitchen, I love working on kitchen renovations. Even more when the renovation spills over into the other rooms and we get to look at how changes in one space create change in...
HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT PAINT FINISH
HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT PAINT FINISH Paint colors can be overwhelming. You walk into the store and there are literally thousands of colors staring back at you. We spend a lot of time talking about our favorite whites, or best gray color combos or even the best...
PICK THE BRAIN OF A DESIGNER: QUICK EXPERT ADVICE
Interior design isn’t all intense renovations and complete makeovers (thank goodness!). So many clients come to me looking for help bringing their vision to life without investing all the time (or budget) to full-service design. You might have a few (thousand) images...
HOW TO SCORE GREAT VINTAGE PIECES
It's no secret. We love vintage. There is something about incorporating old items into a space that make it feel cozy, layered and unique. But how do you know what is a good score and what is better suited for the rubbish bin? We have nailed down a few tips on what to...
ON TREND vs CLASSIC: How to Decide?
When I sit down with my clients to help them define their design aesthetic and prioritize updates or renovations in their home or business, we often end up at the same question when choosing details. Do you go for the trendy look you are loving that reflects...
TREND ALERT: RUNNERS IN THE KITCHEN
When we’re designing kitchens, sometimes we focus on all the big pieces. This room is the hub of our homes, so when it’s feeling a little drab it’s tempting to thinking about starting over (get out the sledgehammer!) with a big kitchen renovation (which we recently...
FOURTH STREET KITCHEN:REVEAL
Get ready to pick your jaw off the floor. The Fourth Street Kitchen Reveal could not be a bigger transformation. From ditching all the wood paneling to completly re-configuring the layout, this kitchen was the definition of a gut job. Don't let HGTV fool you ---there...
4 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOUR KITCHEN RENO
The kitchen is the center of your house, the hub of activity and the room where people tend to gather. Having a kitchen you LOVE sets the tone for your home, but the decision making process when designing such a crucial space can be daunting...and paralyzing! Never...
WOOD WITH TILE: AN AFFORDABLE UPGRADE
We are seeing lots of warm wood tones entering back into kitchen and baths. I know-- you are probably thinking-- OH NO not all those full Oak kitchens again please?! But we are talking about intentional pops of warm wood into a space. Sometimes this is through...
BEST BLUE PAINT COLORS
As a designer, one of the most common questions I get from clients is...what color should I paint this room? And I get it! The color of a room sets the tone, and standing in front of the paint sample display in your home improvement store can be daunting...and...
FOURTH STREET KITCHEN : DESIGN PLAN
Kitchen design is one of my favorite things to work on. There is so much opportunity to enhance function, make the space easier to use for the homeowner + there are all those shiny pretty finishes. The Fourth Street Kitchen was no exception. There were tons of...
BLACK AND COPPER KITCHEN HARDWARE
The kitchen is the hub of our homes. It’s the first stop in the morning when you want (need!) a cup of coffee to get going, it’s where the kids drop their backpacks when they get home, it’s where you and your friends catch up over a glass (or so) of wine, it’s where...
BARREL + BEAM BREWERY: REVEAL
If you are a local around Marquette, MI you have surely heard about the new Barrel + Beam Brewery that opened up in the old Northwoods Supper Club building. There is always lots of hype surrounding new businesses in our area, we love to rally together and support...
CEILING FANS THAT DON’T SUCK
It’s officially summer (YAY!), and the temperatures are rising. When you come home from a sunny day at the beach, you want to unwind in the (hopefully cool) comfort of home. Whether you’re cooling your home with breezes through an open window or the chilly hum of the...
BARREL + BEAM BREWERY : DESIGN PLAN
Everyone is a sucker for a good BEFORE + AFTER of a project. Swiping between images of the transformation is so easy and satisfying. But I try to make it a point to not breeze over all the work and planning that gets us to this point in the way Fixer Upper does. The...
TREND ALERT! COLORED KITCHEN CABINETS
TREND ALERT! COLORED KITCHEN CABINETS Colored kitchen cabinets are on the rise! White kitchens had a huge moment for the last several years. But today's trends are moving in a different direction and using color in a bold way! Dark greens, blues and grays are...
PROJECT REVEAL: SAFARI NURSERY
Nothing like seeing all the planning and hard work come together in an amazing project reveal. This Safari inspired nursery was no different. Usually the after images take my breath away, But these knocked the wind right out of me. It probably has something...
OUR FAVORITE COFFEE TABLES UNDER $500
OUR FAVORITE COFFEE TABLES UNDER $500 Your furniture doesn't have to break the bank! There are plenty of affordable + stylish options out there--you just have to know where to look. Let us make it easy on you with a round up of our current favorite coffee tables!...
4 THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR NEXT RENO
FOUR THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR NEXT RENO 1. It is rare that your project budget will allow you to get every single thing you desire. Think hard about what is most important in your renovation. Increasing work space in a cramped kitchen? Creating a more sociable and...
AN EASY BOHO-CHIC BEDROOM
One of my favorite spaces to design for my clients is the bedroom. I love the endless opportunities for soft textiles, layers of patterns and creating cozy and functional spaces. Come take a peek inside a boho-chic bedroom that I just wrapped-up for a client! AN EASY...
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