There are certain things that, once you see them, you can never “unsee them.” Then, there are things you learn that stick with you the same way. For example, it’s been a big “WOW” moment for clients when we ask them: why mold your life to the house you live in, instead of molding your home to ... Continue Reading
How to Prepare for a Consultation with a Renovation Firm
You aren’t sure what to do about your house...you just know it needs updates. The spaces don’t flow, its finishes are dated, and you aren’t getting that “return on enjoyment” you know you should on the place you call “home.” When the time comes to renovate, you start contacting contractors and ... Continue Reading
Kitchen Renovations: Which Upgrade Is Most Important?
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
