Designer Insights

Don’t Piecemeal Your Remodeling Project!

Don’t Piecemeal Your Remodeling Project!

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...

Five Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer

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?

Furniture, accessories, and art are integral to creating a finished, well-designed space. Even when clients desire new furnishings for their home, we are often faced with the challenge of incorporating existing pieces into the layout. Many clients have pieces that...

Don’t Make this Mistake When Building a Custom Home

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

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...

ASID Ruby Award for Residential Bathroom

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...

Estimating for Remodeling Projects

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...