In 2019, my home was hit by a tornado. To say it was terrifying is an understatement. But it’s important that you know how to prepare yourself and your home for this extreme weather event, and what to do afterward to protect your home and your belongings. Dealing with extreme weather events are never easy, […]
Remodeling a master bathroom is a big home improvement project that can take months, depending on the updates. Each renovation that I complete with my clients is unique, however, I like to provide them with an estimated timeline when we first begin working together. A major master bathroom remodel can take anywhere from 12-14 weeks, […]
If you’re not an experienced interior designer, talking about bathroom or kitchen countertops can be like speaking a foreign language. Veining, movement, porosity… what does it all mean? This is my cheat-sheet to understanding the professional lingo when choosing a stone countertop. Edge Profile – The shape of the edge of the countertop. There are many […]
A master bedroom suite should be tranquil and relaxing, but an outdated and poorly functioning master bathroom can make it feel exactly the opposite. Bathroom renovations are the answer — when renovating, you can wipe the slate clean on your bathroom and start fresh with a space that is beautiful, functional and safe. These Five […]
That’s a great question. Clients I work with often wonder what a registered interior designer (RID) does that’s different from other designers. It’s complicated so let me simplify and offer some insight so when you decide you need an interior designer for your project, you will be well informed and make a good choice based […]
It’s easy to convert existing down lighting to LED by using retrofit kits from companies like Nora lighting. Companies such as Phillips and Toshiba have designed LED lamps that screw in to A19 sockets and MR16 low voltage. These are two great ways to incorporate LEDs into your existing lighting without a great deal of […]
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Design & Color Trends Last summer while traveling in Europe, dusty mid-tones and pale colors saturated the showrooms. You may have seen our Facebook post with the images I took. Then in late summer, Sherwin-Williams presented Color Trends 2014 featuring Exclusive Plum SW 6263. With Exclusive Plum painted walls and accented plum table cloths, layering the […]
August 2013 written by Amy Tran This is not your grandmother’s Chantilly; this season lace is a staple. Bedding, wall covering, and rug patterns to dresses, shoes and nail design, retailers are a huge fan in both home décor and women’s apparel. Lace in black or dark colors creates a demure and sultry vibe; white […]
Our clients in Richmond Virginia asked us to design their beach vacation condo just purchased in Destin Florida at Santa Rosa Beach. We took a quick look-see trip to get a feel for the space. For this project we were hired to design and purchase all the furnishings, art, accessories, bedding and more. Our client […]
