There is Nothing Like the Function of a Laundry Room Who loves laundry? If you do, you are in the minority of people. To me, it’s been a journey. When young, my mom stopped doing my laundry when I was relatively young so I recall spending Sundays washing and folding my clothes was a somewhat… Continue reading How to Create a Functional Laundry Room
Category: Interiors
Why Rugs Create A Space
It’s true, rugs create a space not only in layout and scale but also texture and style. A mood and space can be created just by purchasing a rug, regardless of price. LAYOUT: First determine how you would like your furniture arranged. You can do this either by moving around the furniture or by drawing… Continue reading Why Rugs Create A Space
Updating Your Fireplace Facade
Are you reconsidering the finish of your fireplace? Before Santa comes down the chimney, let’s take a look at options for your fireplace. The fireplace is often a central detail in your space so why not make it perfect. When building a new home there are hundreds of decisions that need to be made and… Continue reading Updating Your Fireplace Facade
Options to Consider for an Accent Wall
Have you ever wanted to add a little “something” to your space for interest? Some spaces simply need a little more interest added in order to control the eye and make the space more vibrant, an accent wall is the best way to add color and texture. COLOR – Adding a color that compliments the… Continue reading Options to Consider for an Accent Wall
How to Add Light into Your Home
Are you wondering key components to adding light into your home? Here are some ideas to brighten your space: Windows: the quantity and size of windows are the first key component to adding light into your space. Skylights are also a natural addition but make sure it is structurally possible and fiscally responsible. Direction orientation:… Continue reading How to Add Light into Your Home
How to Add Quality to an ’80’s Builder Home
The 1980’s was a building period in which houses flew up and quantity and /or size was the focus instead of quality. Today, these homes are ready for substantial renovations since they are 35 +/- years old. This is a great opportunity to increase the quality of the home as well since the 80’s… Continue reading How to Add Quality to an ’80’s Builder Home
What Phase of House Are You In?
It’s been said that we will own four houses in our lifetime, what phase are you in? YOUR FIRST HOUSE With your first house you are so excited to be a homeowner. Most likely, you’ve been renting for a while and you are anxious to get out from under the landlord relationship and invest your… Continue reading What Phase of House Are You In?
Why a Commercial Space Makes you “Feel”
Every space that I work on has a psychological goal for the space. Residentially, we are making our clients happy by fulfilling their personal goals and dreams. If they love purple cabinets, then purple cabinets it is (don’t get any ideas!). But commercially, the goal is more complex. We are trying to appeal to many… Continue reading Why a Commercial Space Makes you “Feel”
Summer Renovations
Are you considering a summer renovation? HERE is a great article that will help you consider the financial investment. When people reach out to me about a potential project, I always as three key questions: SCOPE: what is the scope of your project that you are hoping to accomplish? BUDGET: what is the budget that… Continue reading Summer Renovations
The Ins & Outs of Ordering Accessories
Accessories are often looked over but if you know the ins & outs of ordering accessories, there is no reason why they should be. The one primary reason why I put ordering accessories in the timeline of a project is because we want the builder to install them. The second reason is because it’s hard… Continue reading The Ins & Outs of Ordering Accessories