Apr 15, 2024 | read more
Have you ever been inside a grand, beautiful home, but it has an echo-y sound that ruins the effect of the space? There are now many modern solutions to this challenge. Let’s take a tour! There are generally 4 types of applications for sound-reducing design elements: Walls, ceilings, hanging baffles, and room dividers. When thinking […]
Mar 18, 2024 | read more
Continuing our series on before-and-after renovations, today I’m sharing a project that required very light demolition, mostly replacing finishes. This is an easier type of project to take on because it’s completed faster, creates less construction dust and waste, and costs less than a full renovation that removes everything and starts again. The biggest item […]
Mar 04, 2024 | read more
As we approach spring, it’s an opportunity to elevate your environment and raise your spirits, starting with your sofa! You will always do well to purchase the best quality furniture you can in a neutral color with no excessive curves. Stick to classic, sophisticated shapes in fabrics that will last, then follow my tips to […]
Feb 19, 2024 | read more
Have you ever wanted to change your home’s interior spaces, but not go through months of construction? Wouldn’t it be great to have a new space for the new year, but without all the headaches of tearing out walls and rebuilding? Here’s how we did a no-demolition-renovation of a San Francisco kitchen recently. This is […]
Feb 05, 2024 | read more
It’s here: One of my favorite January traditions, discovering the Pantone Color of the Year, and thinking about how I can utilize it in my 2024 work! Below are a few ways companies are responding: Ruggable created custom Peach Fuzz designs that are simple, sweet, and pretty. They make me want to wiggle my bare […]
Jan 22, 2024 | read more
Potbelly Stove to Contemporary Custom Fireplace When winter arrives, people want to cozy up to a warm fireplace. This cute home has a cabin-y feel, with the knotty cedar wood paneling. While the potbelly stove did go with the environment, the client wanted a more modern, updated look. I custom-designed this simple, contemporary fireplace to […]