Five Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer
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…
Can you Work with Some of My Existing Furnishings?
Can you Work with Some of My Existing Furnishings?
Don’t Make this Mistake When Building a Custom Home
For many homeowners who are embarking on the journey of building a custom home, furnishings are an afterthought. There is so much excitement around developing the floor plan and selecting fixtures and finishes, clients aren’t usually in the frame of mind to think…
Ageing in Place
Ageing in place has been a passion of mine ever since I learned about the concept years ago in design school. As a society, we are living longer, healthier lives than ever before and we all want to stay in our homes as long as possible. With new home construction and…
Estimating for Remodeling Projects
Homeowners often embark on remodels with an idea of everything they would like to do, but with very little understanding of how much it will actually cost them. A kitchen remodel can range from $50K to $350K, depending on the scope of work and the level of fixtures…
ASID Ruby Award for Residential Bathroom
This Primary Bathroom was designed to be a personal retreat for the homeowners, a place where they can escape the stresses of everyday life and connect with nature. Natural light pours into the space from the large clerestory windows. Wood elements in a variety of…
Metropolitan Builder’s Magazine
The biggest mistake made by builders and homeowners is not hiring a designer early enough ! The ideal time for a designer to get involved in a project is during the planning stage with the architect.
Navigating the Custom Home Building Process in Today’s Market
Navigating the Custom Home Building Process in Today’s Market The home construction industry has had its ups and downs over the years, but it’s hard to think of a time that has been, for lack of a better word, crazier, than it is right now. Price increases and supply…
Bath or Shower?
Let’s face it, every primary bathroom needs a shower and most of my clients do install a bathtub as well, whether they plan to use it or not. But many people don’t put enough thought into choosing the right bathtub. There are several reasons to include a bathtub in…
Modern Day Murals
Murals are an amazing way to transform a space, adding color and interest to a wall, ceiling, or an entire room. One of the earliest art forms, murals are inherently different from other forms of paintings in that they are organically connected to the architecture of…