Designer Insights

For this issue of Designer Insights, I wanted to explore what it means to design a dream kitchen from a professional chef’s point of view. So, I invited my friend and fine dining chef Robbie Rensel to spend some time with me in our new house to discuss some of the features I included in my own kitchen and grill him on what he believes truly defines a luxury kitchen.

As an interior designer, my number one priority is to create spaces that authentically reflect my clients’ personalities, tastes, and lifestyles. Each house is as unique as the people who live in it, and it is an honor to have a hand in creating the spaces that my clients call home.

Designing interior spaces that are both beautiful and kid-friendly requires a thoughtful approach that balances aesthetics and functionality. Here are some secrets of the trade that we rely on to create spaces that everyone in the family will love.

Space planning is the foundation for any successful interior design project. It is the deliberate orchestration of layout, arrangement, and allocation of areas within an environment, ensuring that every inch is optimized to serve its intended purpose.

There is nothing like being home for the holidays. It’s no surprise that our desire to create a warm and inviting atmosphere within our homes reaches its peak during the holiday season. In addition to wanting our homes to look their best, we also want them to...

High Point Market is often referred to as the fashion week of the interior design world and is a must-attend event for design professionals and enthusiasts. Held twice a year in April and October in the charming town of High Point, North Carolina, this market is the...

Welcome to our first ever project spotlight! We partnered with Belmont Custom Homes on this 4,000 square foot transitional home in West University and are proud to share it with you. These lovely homeowners were seeking an updated ageing in place home that was bright...

Tackling your remodeling project in small, disjointed phases, may seem like a good idea at first glance, but there are several reasons why this is ill-advised. First and foremost, piecemealing can result in higher overall costs. Budgetary concerns are the main reason...

Interior design is more than just arranging furniture and choosing color palettes. It is a discipline that impacts lives by shaping the environments in which people live, work, and interact. With the ability to influence emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being,...

1. YOU WANT TO TREAT YOURSELF You work hard for your money and you deserve the best. When you leave the office at the end of a long day or return from a demanding business trip, you want your home to be equipped to meet your needs and give you all the comforts that...