I read an article recently about a worrisome pattern of newly finished home renovations that are DOA. That is, Dated-On-Arrival. Lately, the trend cycles have been increasing at what feels like warp speed. New build homes and renovation projects sometimes take one to...
During the early days of the pandemic, when we were spending most of our time housebound, I consumed a lot of fashion content. I became really interested in seasonal color analysis and style for the different body types. Throughout my life I’ve wasted more time...
Building a dream home is a huge undertaking – we should know, we went through the process with our own home! When our client of several years reached out to us for help in designing their new home, we were very excited to be part of their journey. Having just...
Not too long ago, a client of ours called to inform us she planned to downsize and move into a senior living community. Though she hated the thought of leaving the beautiful home we’d designed together, she explained it was the right time and right decision for many...
If you are considering a major home improvement this year, more than likely you’ll be hiring a general contractor to manage the project. As a designer, I get asked for referrals to local contractors all the time. Finding a *good* one is not always easy, and...
What is it about fall that has me looking around the house thinking, hmmm…what can I change or improve next? Something about the crisp air just puts me in project mode. This year I’m eyeing the front door, considering a fresh new paint color. I think there...
