Designer Insights

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...

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 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...

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...