Sep 01, 2025 | read more
You might overlook them, tucked away on your walls, but light switch plates are an opportunity to infuse your home with good design. They’re not just functional, they’re subtle taste statements. Let’s peek at a few American options beyond the basic builder-grade plastic model pictured below. Other countries will have similar but different versions specific […]
Jul 07, 2025 | read more
Travel brings out the best in us, gives us the freedom to explore and the space to find ourselves. A treasured find, brought back to capture memories of a secluded beach, a romantic getaway, or a panoramic view can provide the basis for highly personal interior design at home. Take, for example, this contemporary Guatemalan–inspired […]
Feb 24, 2025 | read more
Update: Client Home Coffee Bar It’s been 2 years since we were working on my client’s kitchen and home coffee bar, shaded in 2021’s Pantone Color of the Year Veri Peri, and I want to show you an update, above. She’s so pleased with how it turned out! Read on for tips on creating a […]
Feb 10, 2025 | read more
Your bedroom is a key part of your life, the place where you restore your health with a good night’s sleep, and where romantic encounters happen. With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a great time to revamp your most important space for romance and rejuvenation. I pull back the curtain on a few of my best bedroom designs, […]
Sep 18, 2023 | read more
I’m a fan of lighting design. One of the cool, modern trends I’ve seen recently is created by projecting light. Here’s what I mean: This projector LED floor lamp can create multiple overlays and shapes. A Sunset table lamp throws the shape and color of the sun onto your walls or artwork. This table lamp […]
Aug 21, 2023 | read more
Out with counter-height and bar-height, in with dining-height counters plus other kitchen island trends! Dining height end with a matching backboard. These colors make my heart SING! Pill-shaped islands are HUGE this year, and practical. Dining and counter heights combined in a linear space with stylish display shelving underneath. A one-surface waterfall island allows for […]
