Jul 04, 2022 | read more
Everything old is new again. See this saying in action in the trend known as Cottagecore. I like this definition from architect and YouTuber Stewart Hicks: “Cottagecore is a movement harkening back to agricultural life, skills, and crafts. As a concept, it embraces a simpler, more sustainable existence that is harmonious with nature. Aesthetically it’s […]
Sep 20, 2021 | read more
Catching up on trends in tiling styles and designs in the USA. New Heritage tiles – These look great in traditional, transitional, and contemporary homes. Retro concrete tiles – we’re seeing a lot of wall patterns like this, for a fun and funky space. Hexagons and colorful shapes are a big trend right now in […]
May 10, 2021 | read more
Wouldn’t it be lovely to live beside the water at Lake Tahoe? Here are some properties to inspire. You can have the home of your dreams! With a private dock and contemporary interiors, this West Shore property sits among the trees and emerald waters. A sleek dining area draws your eye outward over the lake. […]
Dec 28, 2020 | read more
I see a lot of less-than-ideal designs, as an interior designer. Sometimes the idea is good, but the execution leaves something to be desired. Here are a few trends I wish would go away, and what we should replace them with instead. NOT: Form Over Function Chairs you can’t sit in comfortably. Vessel sinks, which […]
Nov 02, 2020 | read more
The smallest room in the house is a great place to experiment, get wild, add some bling! Here are some inspiring powder rooms and bathrooms from around the web. Style elements to adore: A wall of metallic mosaic tiles that bounce sparkling light from a beautiful pendant lamp. Style elements to adore: Cabriole sink legs, […]
Jul 27, 2020 | read more
You may have heard of Marie Kondo, the home organization specialist whose ideas have taken the world by storm in the past few years. Kondo’s concept is to ask yourself, as you edit your belongings, Does this spark joy? If it doesn’t, thank the item for its contribution to your life and then set it […]
