If you’ve made it past the headline of this article, you’ve already gone further than many homeowners. Home maintenance is NOT an exciting topic for most people...peruse our articles for topics like interior design trends, renovation “before” and “afters,” or lists of favorite selections, and ... Continue Reading
15 Ways to Rework an Existing Layout
Does the layout of your living space reflect and support your lifestyle? How does your environment serve you and your guests when you host an event? Have you been looking at the same layout in your home for so long that you positively NEED a change? From the allure of floating artwork to the ... Continue Reading
Questions to Ask Your Family Before Remodeling
Let’s say you’re ready to embark on a renovation experience. You envision your home transformed...dreams come true...your living space turned into a personal haven that reflects your taste and style. Be honest—won’t it feel GREAT to have friends and family gush over your stunning new ... Continue Reading
A Study of Laundry Rooms
Every space of the home has transformed over the course of history. The kitchen we know today is a MAJOR departure from the wood-burning stoves that doubled as living room heat…indoor plumbing gave way to a new space called the “bathroom...” And a laundry room? What’s that?! Take a moment to ... Continue Reading
How to Select the Right Fabric for Window Treatments
Window treatments come in many forms, but among the classics are the soft treatments of draping fabrics...these window coverings provide endless textures, weights and colors to select from in every space. Fabric treatments provide an elegant look and other unique benefits, but the fabric choice ... Continue Reading
Trends Study: Lamps (aka Portables)
If this article were called "trends in portables," you surely wouldn't read it. What does that even mean?! Portable...what? Portable bicycles? Portable cooktops? Portable potties?... The term "portable" in the world of interior design refers to lamps that you can pick up and place ... Continue Reading
The True Function of Today’s Kitchen
The kitchen is the one part of the home that’s changed the most in the last 100 years. Transforming from a corner we cook in to the heart of where we nurture our bodies, minds, and relationships, the kitchen shapes our lifestyle in a real way. Look backward at kitchens of yesterday and then ... Continue Reading
4 Wood Types and Why to Choose Them (or Not)
The type of wood selected in different parts of your homer have lasting implications. Whether you’re looking for the right option for a custom furniture piece, cabinetry, or flooring, each option reveals its own advantages and disadvantages over time. No selection is trivial in interior design, ... Continue Reading
