The other day, in my private design group and on my LinkedIn profile, I posted a question… If you had to choose between the following kitchen updates, which would you be most excited about? The options were: I was absolutely thrilled to see so many of you sharing thoughts and ... Continue Reading
Home Generator Guide: Types, Benefits, and Installation
It’s on ALL our minds after Storm Beryl knocked out power for nearly 3 million Texas households this week… How dependent are we now on electricity? The answer: more than we realize, until the power is out. The disruption of a power outage is more than inconvenient today: it’s ... Continue Reading
Staying Cool: Essential Home Design Features for Comfort
It’s early July in Westlake, Texas. The sun is beating down, making the air outside thick and sticky. You open the door, and it feels like you opened the oven... Inside one beautifully designed home, the heat is almost as UNBEARABLE. Despite the high-end finishes and luxury aesthetic, the ... Continue Reading
Market Watch: Home Sale Trends and What They Mean for You
Our team has watched the ebbs and flows of the housing market for over 28 years. Ever since starting our design/build firm and later expanding our services to interior design and handyman lines, we’ve had a constant pulse on what homeowners are buying and selling. What do the ebbs and flows mean, ... Continue Reading
Who really needs an addition?
Deciding to build an addition for your home is one of the most exciting ways to enhance and elevate your living space. It’s also one of the most involved types of renovation. Is it worth it? Which homeowners typically choose to build additions? Perhaps your dream addition is an all-seasons ... Continue Reading
The Role of AI in Interior Design
Do you remember when Deep Blue, the AI by IBM, beat the Chess World Champion Garry Kasparov in 1997? The things people said then were roughly what many say now: ...AI will eliminate jobs, replace people, take over... Despite the concerns, AI has grown exponentially. It’s used in business and ... Continue Reading
A More Satisfying Answer to the “Kitchen Remodel Cost” Question
You rummage through your kitchen cabinets and find only half of what you're looking for. Despite your best intentions, the cabinets simply aren't in the right places—or abundant enough, or properly laid out—for what you need to store. You also noticed recently how the floor never quite looks ... Continue Reading
Why NARI Accreditation is Essential for Your Next Home Project
Our world is increasingly overrun by AI-generated content and advanced phishing scams. These and other factors have completely reshaped the landscape of who we trust (or don’t trust). Learning what companies you can trust increasingly feels like walking through a maze, where everywhere you turn, ... Continue Reading
