The Essential Guide to Measuring & Choosing the Right Sofa for Your Space
Finding the Right Sofa for Comfort and Style Your sofa is the heart of your living room—the spot for cozy movie nights, casual gatherings, or quiet afternoons with a book. Choosing the right sofa involves more than just picking a style; it means finding the right size and dimensions to fit your space and lifestyle. […]
The Absolute Hottest Interior Design Trends of 2025
New Year, New Design Trends The start of a new year is the perfect time to refresh your home and 2025 promises to bring a wave of exciting design trends that feel both nostalgic and innovative. From warm earthy tones to retro textures, these trending decor styles are perfect for creating a space that feels […]
Instant Transformations: Top 3 Home Upgrades That Don’t Require a Remodel
Not ready to remodel? No problem! Make these 3 Home Upgrades to Refresh Your Space in Time for the Holidays! Sometimes, your space needs a fresh start, but a full remodel isn’t always in the cards. But don’t worry – with a few impactful changes, you can create a sense of transformation that rivals the […]
How to Choose the Perfect Kitchen Backsplash: 3 Essential Tips!
An interior designer’s guide to selecting a kitchen backsplash that meets your needs AND showcases your personality.
Follow these 3 Rules to Mix Vintage & Modern Like a Professional!
Say NO to catalog decorating! Seamlessly mix your beloved vintage and newly acquired modern pieces to create a timeless space that reflects your unique style and history. Here’s how!
The “Unexpected Red Theory”: How to Be Brave & Try It! Plus, Our 6 Favorite Shades of Red Paint!
Red is the “it” color of the season and according to a new trend, you can’t go wrong when adding it to your home, whether it is through red paint or decor and furnishings. It can be super impactful in design when used as an accent or even a bold all-over look and there is […]
“Charging what you are worth” is dangerous magical thinking
Whoa. I hope this does not upset half of the design community! But hold on a second before you kick me to the curb. Of course, anyone in any consulting field should charge what they are worth- My issue with this is determining “worth”. It is subjective. Too often the focus is on the kumbayah […]
One Room Challenge: Our Top NINE!
What is the One Room Challenge? We all get by with a little help from our friends, right? There’s nothing like a good challenge between friends and colleagues to provide that extra bit of motivation. In the design community this motivation has come in the form of the One Room Challenge, started in 2011 by […]
Window Placement in Bedrooms of Your New Home: Important Tips
This is the first in a series on building a new home and the pain and pitfalls to avoid! In this article, I discuss important tips on window placement in bedrooms and other rooms when building a new house. Building a New Home Building a new home is an exhilarating and exciting experience. You get […]
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. […]
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 psychology of pink message pads and a busy boss: Bah.
Working 9 to 5 oh yeah! More like 8am to 4am! Not only am I a working designer but also a working, small interior design business OWNER…which has its own share of ups and downs. Against my better judgment ( it is late after all) i am printing one of the latest “Did she really […]