By golly, they may be getting it!
Are Manufacturer’s finally understanding the value of a designer? Last week I had a fabulous conversation with a heavy hitter at one of our established vendors. Honestly was blown away by the admission that our business model as well as a couple of others have inspired this large company to rethink the new marketplace and […]
The new super power: Hindsight
If only you could know today what you will learn tomorrow- Right? Planning a remodel- you need to read this! I have decided to decree the newest and most exciting superpower of all time to be: HINDSIGHT. This is the superpower I would bestow on all my clients. Because God love ’em, most need it. […]
Where will every guest go when in your home?
EASY! The powder bath. “Maybe” all guests might go to your kitchen or living room but you know that virtually every guest that comes to your home will visit the powder room at least once! So, let’s take it up a notch and pay some much needed attention to this well used space. Too many […]
You do not know what you do not know- Why to hire a professional interior designer
Short and sweet. The headline says it all- How to know when to hire a professional You do not know what you do not know. Or, You do not know what you have never seen. Or, you do not know what you may never have dreamed about. Or, you do not know what experience has […]
The truth about organizing
Organizational Tips for the Busy Designer Some of you who pop in to read my blog upon occasion, may know I am undergoing an overhaul of my office. Suffice to say I needed to do some house cleaning. Heartbreaking to realize what you think you know to be true can turn out to be a […]
Rocking the boat part 1! So why always an under mount sink?
Ok, so not your momma’s sink! Everyone knows I like to challenge the status quo, and when I visited imm cologne , I observed European design breaking a few of the staid U.S. rules too! Just because HGTV says to do it “this” way does not make it good design. Case in point: Under mount […]
How far do you go to make someone happy?
The conundrum of having a retail shop and a design firm —–all in one place As most people know who read this blog, we have a design showroom. Half of the building is devoted to space for our design team, business team and a bazillion samples of everything we need to do our job. This […]
What is one essential trait of a great designer?
I am not asking simply “What makes a great designer?” but what trait is essential? The trait that resonates louder and more often with the design folks I admire and want to emulate is: The constant quest to learn. ***Learning about the newest products in our field *** Figuring out the best […]
3 challenges to the status quo of bath design
My momma said I always asked too many questions when I was a kiddo. My husband tells me my favorite word in the English language is why? Or, really he says, is a two word phrase….BUT why? I love to challenge the status quo and quite frankly it is time. BUT WHY? *****Why is it […]
Are you a tub person or a shower person?
Originally published previously! Bath or Shower? Ok, I know this is probably NOT the most exciting blog topic I have ever come up with, but the truth is that the tub in your bath, or lack thereof, is an important decision in the design process. First question I ask is, “Do you actually use the […]
Sconce Savvy: What you need to know!
How to make sconces work in a bathroom I see some gorgeous bathrooms every day. But the number one mistake I see in some really beautiful baths is the placement of sconces. It is fairly simple to place them once you have them in hand, but it is not simple to plan ahead for that […]
Walking the job site: best money you will spend
Being involved on a job site We walked a job today with an electrician, builder and homeowner. Always fun, ‘eh? Actually is a good team and the electrician, whom I had not previously met, seemed to be on the same page in most areas so I did not have to whine, beg, cajole, or threaten […]
