How to Mix Vintage and Grandmillennial Pieces into a New-Build Home A brand-new home can feel a little like a blank page: clean lines, neutral walls, and not much history. The fastest way to give it a soul is to bring in pieces that have already lived a life, such as your grandmother’s dresser, a
When it comes to designing your home with tile, you might be a little intimidated. I have created this easy to use guide to assist you when you are tasked with this seemingly impossible decision. Determining what type of tile is a job in itself. Not surprisingly, when it comes to laying out your pattern
As a designer, my home always seems to get overlooked because I am constantly busy beautifying other peoples homes. Sure, I love what I do. However, I had been feeling less than love for my own home for quite some time. Sure, I have added some awesome motorized custom window treatments throughout, high quality custom furniture,
Clients often ask, “How can I add character to my home without doing a major remodel?” I love that question! You can define your home’s character by adding or updating your trim and/or adding some decorative molding! Interior trim and decorative molding provide attitude and character. Changing trim and/or adding decorative molding is actually one
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The gloomy, cloudy days of winter can make the exterior of your home look dull and boring. Even the most beautiful home can look a little drab. Sprucing up the exterior of a home can be a big job! A few simple changes can give your home the perfect dose of color and warmth needed
We were recently asked to assist one of our favorite clients to add some finishing touches to her restored farmhouse. The goal was to update the upholstery and add privacy at the windows by adding child-safe custom Roman shades. We were delighted to use our drapery, Roman shade, and upholstery skills to bring her vision
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During a recent family get together, we were looking through some of my grandmother’s old photos. It’s always fun to reminisce! We were looking at the decorating trends, which prompted memories of my first wallpapering lesson which was taught to me by my grandmother! Which also included the painful removal process of the old vintage
Have you ever noticed a new smell when entering your home? A new book, new candle, new rug, smell of a freshly painted room? These pungent smells are a sign the VOC odors are off gassing in the home creating the smells whether people know it or not. A VOC, or Volatile Organic Compound, is
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You recently had a great idea; you were going to renovate your home! What you didn’t consider was how long the renovation would take. You also did realize what it would be like living in the house during all of it. Now your mid renovation and there is dust everywhere. You have tools and plastic
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Before a homeowner places their home up for sale, they typically would like to increase its value if possible. This often requires investing a few thousand dollars for minor improvements. However, some experts say that if you plan to sell your home within a short time period or don’t have the money to make improvements,