There are lots of ways to create a great look while paying attention to the bottom line. My clients were very excited at the thought of giving their home a major face lift but definitely had a number they felt comfortable spending to complete the...
Once I have discussed a project with my clients I get to start the selection process. This is a really fun part of the process. I get to interpret my clients wants and needs and search for those items that will shape the final design....
Following color trends is a fun part of my job. It is always interesting to see how design is changing and what the latest trends are. However, for me, building a color palette is more about each particular project and my clients’ desires. My clients...
Some of the loveliest aspects of a house are found in its architecture. Architectural details are a small piece of an overall project, but they have the ability to define and characterize the whole design. Some examples are staircases, doors, window trim, crown moldings and...
Two types of interior design projects I often tackle are remodeling and redesign. The starting point of each is often similar: a client knows they want to change something about their space, and they come to me to turn their ideas and desires into reality....
Though every interior design project is different, my goal is always to make my client’s homes comfortable and inviting. In an extensive remodeling project, designing my clients’ gathering spaces meant creating a comfortable, yet formal feel with the use of color, fabric and furniture choices. The...
Since no two days are the same for me it is hard to describe a "typical" day. But the things that make it hectic are also the things I love most about what I do. The best way to describe it is "design triage". I...
Focal points help me as a designer to invent a flow within a space that draws attention and helps create a feeling or mood. My goal is to either identify an existing focal point or create one so that anyone entering that space sees it...
When I create a design for a home’s master suite, I want the most comfortable, functional space possible that also matches the homeowners’ style and personality. From the bathroom to the bedroom to the closet, a master suite should be the ultimate retreat for its...
My goal as an interior designer is to always make my clients’ tastes and desires the spring board for creating the best design possible. When my clients purchased this home in Carmel it had a very dark color palette and was filled with oversized furniture....