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Since 1993, we've been chatting about your favorite place - your home! Building YOUR perfect nest is something we take very seriously, so pull up a (stylish) seat and let's talk........
The INFORMAL, Formal Living Room ...and why you need one.......
Formal living and dining rooms used to be the norm. We all know the room, the one with the white carpet that only got used once or twice a year. And, even when it did get used, everyone couldn’t wait to high-tail it out of there after Great-Aunt Norma went home....
Flexible, Family Room - Great Ideas to Get the Most From Your Space!
Do you have the feeling that something just isn't right with your family room? The seating is okay, but there isn't quite enough space for everyone in your family to be comfortable? When you have guests, are you bringing chairs into the space, so others can have a place to sit?
One Family Room, Six Ways...
When we start tackling a new space for a client, the first step is always finding the perfect floor plan. Before we look at furniture, before we look for fabrics, or rugs or lighting or artwork, we always start with the optimal floor plan. Each client has slightly different needs for their space, and we love doing that "deep-dive" to find the optimal layout.
Best Neutral Paint Colors
A good neutral color is a great corner stone for any design color concept. The perfect neutral offers a soothing backdrop, or can become the main attraction if layered properly. Here are some of our favorite tones...
Your Dream Home Plan is Inside....
What To Expect When Working with a Design-Build Firm...
from first call to final install.....
Curb Appeal: In Town and In the Country
Interior designers typically work on, well, .....interiors. Except when we work on exteriors and giving our clients the best and biggest curb appeal they could ever imagine. Your biggest investment calls for a big exterior statement, don't you think?
Five Things Designers Wish You Would stop Buying For Your Home
Stepping into a new client's home is still one of the most exciting things about being an interior designer. Helping you transform your space is still so freaking THRILLING, I can't even explain it. But, after 27 years of walking through the doors of your homes, there are some common pitfalls we see over and over.
7 Days to a COMPLETE Bathroom Remodel!
This busy family wanted to give their two teenagers an updated and more functional space! The space had served their needs for years, but everything in the space felt a...
Perfect, Icy Blue Paint Palette
What is better and more universal than a crisp, blue paint palette? Widely equated with peace and serenity, blue is the color of sea and sky. Searching for the perfect blue paint color might feel a bit less serene....how do you find the perfect blue for your space? Inspiration and ideas can be found right here......
Perfectly Pink Paint Palette!
Love pink, but wondering how to layer it into your paint palette with a sophisticated twist? We've got just the palette for you!
How to Partially Renovate Your Current Kitchen
If the layout of your kitchen flows well and functions the way you want it to, you likely don't need to do a full remodel. Instead, consider a partial renovation...