WHAT COMES FIRST? THE CONTRACTOR OR THE DESIGNER
It’s a classic chicken and egg scenario, but I think I’ve got the answer. Through the years I have found that as soon as people decide on a renovation, they immediately start looking for a contractor. A contractor will want to know the scope of the project to get you a bid…and if you’re a […]
PROJECT REVEAL: MID CENTURY GUEST BATH
Three dreamy bathrooms in one house!? Yes– it’s true. This is the 3rd and final bathroom in this amazing house. The details are the perfect compliment to the black cabinets of the kitchen while the warm wood vanities create connect to the guest bath and master bath. In creating a whole house scheme we want […]
WHAT DOES A KITCHEN RENO ACTUALLY COST
Bad news first: kitchen renovations are expensive. Good news? They are usually a very good return on investment, whether that means having a functional, heavily used space in your home or increasing the resale value. The most important thing to remember is the HGTV isn’t telling you the truth. It’s difficult to create transformation in […]
HOW TO MIX METAL FINISHES: BRASS + CHROME
There are certain design rules that are meant to be broken. Black and brown do actually match… the right polka dot can complement any stripe…and metallic finishes in your space do not have to be limited to either silver or gold. Mixing and matching metals is a fun and unique way to express your chic […]
PROJECT REVEAL: BOLD HEWITT HOUSE
My favorite project is one that challenges me. Every designer comes into a project with an IDEA of what that project will be, after all that is what is expected of us. To bring fresh eyes and new ideas to a space that feels stagnant, non-functional or dated. But the best kind of project is […]
OUR FAVORITE PAINT COLORS
We get asked about paint…a lot. The colors you choose for your space have a huge impact on the overall look and feel of the design, and our clients tend to agonize over the perfect shade. Choosing paint *seems* like it should be an easy decision, but the sheer number of choices there are can […]
WHAT INTERIOR DESIGN IS REALLY ALL ABOUT…
Truth time. As we welcome in 2020 and begin exciting projects with clients new and old, I find myself revisiting ways that I can share with our community the TRUE role of an interior designer. You’ve probably heard my rant on realistic expectations before (spoiler alert: reality TV ain’t it.) So what IS Interior Design all about? […]
REVAMP YOUR HOUSE (WITHOUT LEAVING IT)
Spending a lot of time at home can cause some serious restlessness. Looking at a lot of your unfinished projects and feeling like you want to dive headfirst into smashing out those walls, or ripping up the floor. Let me tell you: now is NOT the time to do that. We are big advocates for […]
MID CENTURY MAIN HOUSE REVEAL: MASTER BATH
Back to back reveals on the blog?! Sure — we totally need some beautiful distractions right about now. The master bathroom at the Mid Century main house is a perfect compliment to some of the other space (like their guest bath here and kitchen here). It carries a lot of the same design elements but […]
PROJECT REVEAL: EAST MICHIGAN MASTER
Ever wonder what our client’s reactions are when we reveal their new space!? Check out this VIDEO project reveal of the East Michigan Master!
