Do you know why the vignette is so important? Simply put because it makes for a perfect space! There is always a bit of client education around the vignette as I get them to think about how we are putting their spaces together. The vignette is space either in a bathroom or kitchen, and it… Continue reading Why The Vignette is So Important
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Cabinetry Designs That Make Your Space Fabulous!
Cabinetry is both functional and beautiful as well as an essential part of your home. While you can purchase vanities online, it is expensive and doesn’t always come in the right dimensions, finishes nor function the way that you need it to. Therefore, I typically sell my clients their cabinetry for the most perfect cabinetry… Continue reading Cabinetry Designs That Make Your Space Fabulous!
How the Traditional Farmhouse Interior and Exterior Relate
Do you wonder how the design process works between interior and exterior? Well, it’s a bit of the Chicken & the Egg story. Typically, there is a lot of back and forth within the relationship throughout the design process. With a farmhouse, we establish the footprint of the rectangle for the main house and determine… Continue reading How the Traditional Farmhouse Interior and Exterior Relate
WALLPAPER WONDERS THAT WOW
Isn’t wallpaper wonderful? I find wallpaper to be inspiring, creative and completely creates the design aesthetic. Wallpaper has made a resurgence from the many previous decades of popularity having gone through a bit of a hiatus in the 2000s. Paint and design companies alike have hit the scene hard and fast. I have found that regardless of… Continue reading WALLPAPER WONDERS THAT WOW
HOW TO LAY OUT THE VANITY VIGNETTE
If you are renovating your bathroom I thought it would be good to review how to layout the vanity vignette. Involved in this vignette are the following details: Flooring, Cabinetry, Plumbing, Countertop, Mirror, and Lighting. While that sounds simple there is actually a straight line centering each of these items and when it is off… Continue reading HOW TO LAY OUT THE VANITY VIGNETTE
Cabinetry Ins & Outs
If you are in the market for new cabinetry, it’s probably time to learn the ins and outs of cabinetry before pulling the trigger and making the purchase. The first thing to consider is the cost of cabinetry, where to purchase, design services, and installation. BOX SHOP or lumber yard: If you are trying to… Continue reading Cabinetry Ins & Outs
Favorite Cutting Flowers for Your Garden
I thought it might be of interest to share with you my favorite plants that can go from your garden to your table. These are florist favorites as well as gardeners. We don’t always think about cut flowers, but wow do they pack a punch so why not plant and cut? -Allium -Anemone -Aster… Continue reading Favorite Cutting Flowers for Your Garden
Perfect Plantings for Top Performance
Plants, shrubs, and trees can provide much more than just beauty to enjoy; they can also create visual screens that provide you with much-needed privacy. I live in downtown Portsmouth, NH and each of my neighbors’ houses is about 20’ from my house with driveways in-between. It is a typical old neighborhood built between 1900… Continue reading Perfect Plantings for Top Performance
How to Calculate Your Countertops
Are you wondering how to calculate your countertops? Believe it or not, it’s a little trickier than it appears but the process is consistent so I thought I would share with you how we do it and you can take it from there. STONE SELECTION. We use a lot of quartz (fabricated stone) and we… Continue reading How to Calculate Your Countertops
Color Selections Tips & Tricks
Are you getting ready to paint? If so, the first thing you are considering is the color, and I have some color selection tips & tricks for you, so here we go… QUALITY PAINT. Always, always use a quality paint brand. I know that there is less expensive paint out there, but when you actually… Continue reading Color Selections Tips & Tricks