DIY-ing Your Rug
When I get a home project idea in my head, I have to find THE perfect items to complete my design. My living room has been a work in progress for some time. (I’ve literally been searching for side tables for years!) But at the present moment, I’m focused on replacing the area rug. My …
Home buyers are bringing color back!
About 6 years ago, my company offered Color Consultations to home owners who struggled with white and unpainted walls. It was a great way to start a relationship with a potential design client and for the homeowner to ‘test’ out working with an interior designer. While our business is now focused primarily on home staging, …
Making Your Living Space Lovable & Livable
I’m struggling with this one. And I know I can’t be the only one. I’m heavily debating on whether or not I should even bother putting time, money and effort into the most lived in rooms in our home. The living room and the kitchen are the two rooms I’m in the most and see the …
Nature…..on the inside!
From a design perspective, 2012 has been a big year for natural-inspired interiors. I must admit that chatting about natural designs brings horrible flashbacks to “lodge” décor, where nature inspired rooms included black bears or references to the “ole hunting camp”. Eesh! Thankfully we have evolved into a less themed, simply elegant use of nature …
Personalizing your Fall home
Fall weather….ahhhhh……curling up in snugly blankets, sipping hot cider and building roaring fires. Don’t ‘cha just love it?! Cooler fall temps remind me that it’s time to cozy up my home decor too. If you’re like me, personalizing your fall home will include adding rich colors and loads of texture; pulling out the nubby, warm …
Dramatic kitchen flooring makes a difference!
I met with one of my favorite clients a few years ago to discuss her kitchen. She recently upgraded her appliances to stainless steel and had the cabinet fronts changed to bamboo. After marveling over the look of the new items, we turned to address the floor. She had secured a number of dark colored …
Use art to brighten your home!
When I first started working as an interior decorator, I was surprised at how few people painted their walls and hung art on them. I have since started and continue to do paint/color consultations to help my clients confidently choose color but still find folks are nervous about using art in the home. First – …
Creating a Zen-like bathroom
I’m a “think outside the box” kind of person, so when it comes to the bathrooms in our house, especially the master bathroom, I have an overwhelming need to really expand my creative abilities. Most bathrooms have a small and limiting space for creativity, which, in my mind, proves to be a challenge… And I’m …
Personalized kitchen spaces
As a mom I spend a lot of time in my kitchen, which means most of my day is spent staring at the walls, cabinets, counter space and floor in this one room. But, for some reason, my kitchen was one of the last house projects to be worked on. Perhaps it’s because I frequent …
How to Choose and Mix Colors
Did you know that colors have personality? Orange is energizing, blue is calming. Red is daring, purple is regal. Colors affect us both mentally and physically, so it’s no wonder that selecting colors for your home is difficult. I carry a color wheel in my design bag to share with my clients, particularly those who …