Designer Insights

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...

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...

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...

Over the last decade, wallcoverings have come back in fashion with a vengeance. They are a great way to add color, texture and overall interest to a space and the possibilities are endless! This month, I am featuring some of my favorite wallcovering patterns and...

I’m proud to be partnering with Method Architecture on the design of a 16,000 square foot office space here in the Houston area. While residential design continues to be my passion and primary focus, it is a very exciting time to be involved in commercial design. As...

My husband and I are about to embark on the journey of building our next home and we’ve been giving a lot of thought to what we want the exterior facade to look like. Fortunately, David and I usually agree when it comes to the aesthetics of our home, but we’re not...

Our Japanese Blueberry trees were hit hard by the recent freeze here in Texas. Our landscaper told us that he didn’t think they would survive, but we were reluctant to cut them down in the off chance they might make a comeback. We held out hope for weeks and, lo and...

This is one of the most frequent questions I get from potential clients and one that I find extremely difficult to answer. I would like to think of myself as someone who does not have a style, someone who is not limited by predefined notions of what makes a space...

Who doesn’t love a beautiful outdoor living space? My husband and I have always enjoyed traveling and some our most memorable occasions have been spent in outdoor spaces, from a balcony overlooking the Mediterranean in Positano, Italy to a beachside restaurant in...