Sep 14, 2026 | read more
Have you ever gone to a design center? It’s a large building or group of buildings where you can find furniture and fabric showrooms for the interior design industry. Most metropolitan cities have one. You should visit a design center for your next renovation or home design project, WITH your interior designer. (And if you […]
Jul 27, 2026 | read more
Have you heard of living in place? Also known as aging in place, it’s the concept that people want to remain in their homes as long as possible, as we age and our health and lifestyle needs change. For example, in the kitchen above, a simple faucet with a pull-out nozzle will make washing up […]
Mar 09, 2026 | read more
On January 1 we shared a beautiful newly-designed kitchen with custom cabinetry. Now let’s look closer at some of the fine details that make it functional and gorgeous. In our redesigned kitchen, we moved the refrigerator to a different wall and used a Sub-Zero paneled fridge for a cleaner look. Adding lighted glass top cabinets […]
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 […]
