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Interior Design Apps
Interior Design Apps are making an interior designer’s life much better! What was life like before smart phones? I have only had a smart phone for three years, but now that I have one, I don’t know...
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Interior Design – The Importance of Accessorizing
Interior Design Mistake #1: When designing a project, it is most important to plan through to completion. But, often we see clients stop short of following through with accessories because they are...
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Bedroom Decorating Ideas
Here are some great bedroom decorating ideas. The bedroom is our place of relaxation, sleep and rejuvenation. It is the place we always return to at the end of the day to eliminate stress. It is the...
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Wallpaper Trends
I hear it all the time from clients– “I have wallpaper that NEEDS to come down.” Whether it is the kitchen, the powder room, or the bedroom, wall covering certainly used to be the design treatment to...
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Window Treatments – Current Trends
Dressing the window is something that should always be considered when designing a space. It will complete the look, soften the edges, add sophistication or whimsy and offer function: acoustic value,...
View ArticleCan I Afford an Interior Designer?
It’s true this service isn’t for every budget. But, the value of a good interior designer is undeniable. In general if you have enough of a budget for a renovation, update or even a color change,...
View ArticleHow Long Does the Interior Design Process Take?
Of course it depends on the extent of the scope of your interior design project and how complex it is. It should be noted that most people who have never worked with a designer don’t realize the extent...
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Livable Remodeling
Livable Remodeling ” Eliminate the enemy: Dust” Your livability is our top concern during a remodeling project. As a clean contractor we take pride in limiting the biggest threat to livability during...
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I am often asked these questions regarding the Interior Design as it relates to the Design-Build Process: How long will the design work take? The timing of the design depends on many factors. The...
View ArticleTrendy or Timeless: Is My Favorite Decor a Design Trend or a Design Staple?
Trendy or Timeless: Is My Favorite Decor a Design Trend or a Design Staple? One of my main goals as a designer is to create spaces that cannot be identified by the year in which they were designed. I...
View Article5 Design Trends in Residential Construction
5 Design Trends in Residential Construction I work with scores of clients every year. Each project is different but there are some overall trends that are likely here to stay for the long haul: Open...
View ArticleHow to Care For Your Granite Countertops
How to Care For Your Granite Countertops One of the most popular countertop surfaces today is granite, a natural stone. If I had to guess, I would say that 80% of my clients select a granite for the...
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Tidy Up your Home with these Creative Storage Solutions
It all comes down to built-ins. if you need places to put “things”, your designer can create a built-in for almost any empty space available in your home. Whether it is a tall, shallow cabinet along...
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A Guide to Kitchen Cabinet Options
Custom or Manufactured – This is your first decision when selecting cabinets. There are pros and cons with both. Custom cabinets are typically the more expensive choice (however, not always so some...
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Solid vs. Engineered Wood Flooring
There are two types of hardwood flooring: solid and engineered. Both of them are made of 100% wood. Both of them come pre-finished (with a factory applied finish), both can also be sanded and...
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Southern Design Elements for Your New England Home
Southern Design Elements for Your New England Home Over the weekend, I was lucky enough to be in a beautiful wedding in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, a city about 15 miles east of Charleston. While...
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Project Profile: 55 Wareland Basement Remodel
Project Profile: 55 Wareland Basement Remodel When the clients at 55 Wareland moved from Europe to the United States and purchased their stately New England colonial, they knew they would need to do...
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Hot Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2016
In the world of residential remodeling, kitchens and baths are still at the top of the list and still deliver the greatest return on investment for resale. So, designing them to be up-to-the-minute is...
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Surprising Home Trends of 2016
Surprising Home Trends of 2016 I tend to be cautious when speaking of home trends. Often, the word “trend” scares people as they automatically believe a “trend” is something that is going to go out of...
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How to Create Your Own Personal Space at Home
How to Create Your Own Personal Space at Home Regardless of whether you live as a couple or a family with kids or whether you have an open floorplan in your home or not, it is important that both...
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