A MODERN OFFICE MAKEOVER
I have talked over and over again about how the spaces we live and work in are a reflection of us. This is especially important when you are talking about a business. Your office, storefront, studio –whatever it may be– is a physical extension of your brand. And whether your clients understand it or not, they […]
KID FRIENDLY COFFEE TABLE STYLING
Instagram, pinterest and blogs are a constant stream of perfectly styled rooms with purposefully placed ceramic vases, decorative objects, flowers and plants. Its most definitely beautiful But when you are looking at it from a Mom’s view all you see is breakable, breakable, dangerously breakable, plants to water which are also probably poisonous to baby or […]
CRESCENT STREET BATHROOM RENOVATION REVEAL!
This summer I worked on an awesome bathroom renovation for equally awesome clients. I posted all about the design process here, detailing out what its like to work with me, how we make decisions, keep budget in check and ensure a totally awesome and cohesive design plan. Insert a couple weeks of hard labor ( my […]
COMMERCIAL OFFICE INTERIOR DESIGN
Commercial office interior design is an extremely important part of your company branding. You only get one chance to make a first impression when your client walks through the door so it needs to be a good one. Client’s make conclusions about your value and level of professionalism based on a lot of factors, including […]
WHOLE HOUSE COLOR SCHEME: SOPHISTICATED NEUTRALS + BLUES
Working on a new construction project is a dream. We get the opportunity to look at the entire house as one unit and select finishes, fixtures and furnishings that tell a cohesive story. Anytime I work on these I always start with a whole house color scheme that will set the tone for the rest […]
DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2017
The year is coming to an end. Which means it’s not only time to reflect back on projects of years past but also look forward to the future and think about what the new trends on the horizon. So without further adieu, here is my forecast of interior design trends 2017*! This is completely subjective and totally […]
HOW TO MIX PATTERN
Mixing pattern helps create visual interest in a space and is the key to getting that layered + cohesive look we all desire. When I am working on a project I often spend a lot of time pulling different textures and patterns until it just ‘feels right’. But finding the right mix of pattern can […]
CRESCENT STREET BATH RENOVATION: DESIGN PLAN
Renovating can be overwhelming and expensive. Especially if you jump in without a clear action plan. You can easily get bogged down in unexpected problems that require you to change course and modify. If you aren’t careful you’ll end up with a end product that looks like a mish-mash of mistakes and after-thoughts. Nothing makes […]
TOP PICKS: WORLD MARKET LABOR DAY SALE!
Happy Labor Day everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the tail end of summer and a great weekend with family. If you happen to be checking out some great sales today in hopes to pick up that last item you are in need of then I suggest you check out World Market Labor Day […]
HOW TO DECORATE A RENTAL: THE 3 P’S!
Decorating a rental can have some serious limitations. Often you can’t paint, replace carpet or lighting or even put holes in the walls. I struggle with this because, though I spend several months a year in my own home (with MULTIPLE holes in every wall for hanging things), I spend a majority of the year […]
