5 INEXPENSIVE UPDATES FOR YOUR GUEST BATH
When it comes to design, guest rooms always take the back seat. We focus on our living rooms and kitchens and our personal master bathrooms but have a hard time sinking serious bucks into a space that doesn’t get as much use. But a nice and welcoming guest space doesn’t necessarily have to mean a lot […]
5 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR HOME FOR THE NEW YEAR
The new year is a fresh start for so many things—fitness, relationships and career. Why not take the opportunity to make update your home as well. Here are 5 ways to refresh your home for the new year! 1. Paint. Paint is the easiest way to make a huge difference in any space. If you are […]
HOW TO ARRANGE FURNITURE IN YOUR LIVING ROOM
Letting the space plan right in any room will set the tone for a beautiful + functional design. But the rooms in our homes aren’t always perfectly symmetrical, or easy to lay out with a typical furniture set up. More often than not they are awkward shapes, with oddly placed windows or TV hook-ups in […]
BEST WHITE PAINT COLORS
People ask me all the time–what are your favorite paint colors?! Like my mother used to say –it is constant! But more often than not people are actually looking for direction on selecting those oh-so tricky “non colors”. Whites and grays are super trendy right now but it is hard to know which one to […]
NEUTRAL LIVING ROOM DESIGN IDEAS
Neutral living spaces don’t have to be boring and bland spaces. When done right they can be warm and inviting spaces. Check out these neutral living room design ideas to help you pull off a neutral and stylish space! NEUTRAL AND STYLISH LIVING ROOM OPTION 1 USE TEXTURE. Adding layers of various texture is a great way to […]
5 KEY ELEMENTS FOR TRANSITIONAL LIVING ROOMS
Transitional décor is the perfect solution for many of my clients. It blends all the comforts of traditional design with a bit of contemporary elegance. Mixing two different design styles can be tricky, so to help you out here are 5 of my best tips for creating the perfect transitional style living room. 1. A […]
FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR: Benjamin Moore
Is your space in need of a quick and budget friendly face lift? Paint is the easiest way to transform your space without emptying your bank account. Here are some of my current top picks from Benjamin Moore paint colors. Check out some of their low and No- VOC options to add beauty while protecting the indoor environmental […]
HOW TO ARRANGE FURNITURE IN AN ODD SHAPED ROOM
Each client always has their own set of unique problems that need to be addressed. Whether it is budget, lack of storage or the need to create defined work zones for specific tasks there is always a design challenge that needs to be met head on. But one thing that all my clients have in […]
Gone Kazakh : Pattern and Color Inspiration from Central Asia
Central Asia is known for its beautiful and colorful woven and tufted rugs. A few weeks back I got the chance to go to a market and see some of these beauties first hand, and purchase one—errr three, amazing vintage Kazakh carpets. I love waking up every morning and dropping my feet onto this […]
