Do you have the right rug? Or, how do you know if your rug is right? 1) Basically, you will want your rug to “determine your space”. Decide how you want to use your room. Do you want to have one or two spaces? If you have an open concept floor plan, rugs are a… Continue reading 420 RENO… How to Choose the Right Rug
Category: Interiors
What is The Right Finish?
The other day I got a panicked call from a client asking about the correct finish to choose for a light fixture. She was at a store and there was a light on sale in polished chrome and she couldn’t figure out what to do. Here are the trigger questions and platform I would recommend in… Continue reading What is The Right Finish?
420 RENO… What is the right kitchen faucet for you?
The kitchen faucet is a “work horse”. We use our kitchen faucets so many times throughout the day that it’s hard to keep track. Add more than one person in a household and that number multiplies significantly. So, we expect it to be perfect and when it is not, it is very frustrating! In doing research,… Continue reading 420 RENO… What is the right kitchen faucet for you?
420 RENO… How To Clean Your Home After a Reno!
As the renovation is drawing to an end, I have already lined up a cleaning company to come just as soon as the door has hit the contractor’s back-side. I had two companies bid and I actually took the higher bid because it was well organized and spelled out their scope of services plus, they… Continue reading 420 RENO… How To Clean Your Home After a Reno!
420 RENO… Bedding Softens the Space
Why select bedding before the project is even done? Well, because I simply can’t wait for the first night that I can crawl in my new bed in my new room. When I worked in Chicago, we always did “Full Installations”, this is when we pull all the parts together in a project from architectural… Continue reading 420 RENO… Bedding Softens the Space
420 RENO… My Biggest Critic
Well, I will divulge that my biggest critic is my son. He is an engineer student at Northeastern University and an avid cyclist. In other words, his brain is always putting things together and doing math. Now, while I find is questions frustrating, they are also thought provocative and challenging. He hasn’t been home much during… Continue reading 420 RENO… My Biggest Critic
420 RENO… The Countertop is Installed!!!
Do you like your countertop? A countertop can make or break a room, not only how it looks but also how it functions. Typically, your countertop gets the most use so spend the time to make sure that it is exactly what you want. When selecting your countertop, make sure that you do it at the… Continue reading 420 RENO… The Countertop is Installed!!!
420 RENO… Steve The Tile Guy
Tile is hot! Why? Because it adds so much texture, color and interest to any surface! Used creatively, you can define a space by tile. Tile installation is expensive and very difficult. So I recommend choosing an installer that has a great reputation like Steve-the-tile-guy. He is known for taking the time to work with… Continue reading 420 RENO… Steve The Tile Guy
420 RENO… Choosing The Right Cabinet Hardware
Simply put, I have tortured myself over the hardware selection in my kitchen. I think it is possible that it is more difficult for a designer to design their own homes. Why: 1. We are exposed to every resource available – too many choices. 2. We are educated enough to know what could be good but feel hesitant… Continue reading 420 RENO… Choosing The Right Cabinet Hardware
Where to Buy Products For Your Home Renovation
When undertaking a renovation, material selections are an essential part of pulling together and finishing the project. This is your opportunity to express your style and taste. It is also a solid motivation during the construction to select the “pretty” part of the project. But where to start… 1) Cabinetry – I suggest getting pricing… Continue reading Where to Buy Products For Your Home Renovation