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
[GALLERY] Kitchen Appliance Education and Demonstration at Middleby Residential
If you want to elevate your kitchen and everything you do there, you look to appliances designed to enhance your cooking experience. The thing is, what “elevates the cooking experience” differs person-to-person. When clients look to me to elevate their homes, they need me to know what ... Continue Reading
25 Questions to Ask Your Interior Designer
I recently posted on Instagram and Facebook for people to join my private design group and ask me ANY design-related question to get personalized replies. As I engaged with people, it struck me how crucial it is for homeowners not only to have a design confidant, but to know what questions they ... Continue Reading
[GALLERY] Favorite finds at spring High Point Market 2024
Stepping into High Point Market feels, to me, like looking into a crystal ball at the immediate future. Trends that I’ve already seen are imagined in new ways...innovations are unveiled...and I get to step back and see a high-level view of the direction interior design is taking!! Going to High ... Continue Reading