The process of creating an interior design budget will always look different for you than for anybody else. How you spend money is very personal and unique to you, and how you use a budget to accomplish a design project in a space varies just as...
In previous blogs I’ve discussed elements of interior design like scale, color and lighting, but really there is a lot more to it than just knowing the definitions of these tools and guidelines. The elements are good building blocks but I love to push the...
Scale in interior design is how an item relates to the size of a room. ‘Proportion’ is sometimes used interchangeably with scale, though its true definition is how one item relates to other items near it. You need to pay attention to both in order...
My philosophy I use to approach remodeling master bedrooms is that this space is specifically for resting in, so peace and comfort become priorities. The goal driving my design is to create a retreat, a soft comfortable place for the homeowners to enjoy. A master...
Custom furniture is a fabulous way to display your personal design style and have a lot of fun with different materials, colors and patterns. Nowadays, many furniture companies will let you choose the cushion style, arm style, wood species, skirt and trim of their upholstery...
Our master bathroom is the first and last place we spend our day. When I am remodeling master bathrooms, I place functionality as my first priority, making sure I take into account my clients’ desired use of the space. My goal is a stream-lined design...
Whenever I begin an interior design project, one of my first and most important tasks is to help my clients understand the balance between form and function. Sometimes the prettiest products and designs are not always the most comfortable, durable, or easiest to clean. Depending...
Texture is a subtler element and can be overlooked in a design that focuses more on furniture and colors. However, texture, or how something feels (or looks like it feels), greatly affects the weight and interest of a space. All surfaces have a texture: matte,...
The projects I love most are when my clients and contractors work closely as a team. This farmhouse kitchen remodel project was one of those fun ones. My clients in Lebanon have an old farm house that they had spent years slowly remodeling. The whole...
Adding an artistic layer to your interior design is a very personal process, one that can make a home truly distinct. Your selection of art signifies not only what you like, but what speaks to you and the experiences you have had. Art encompasses a...