Why a holistic strategy delivers the best in architecture, interior design, and landscape for a connected whole home design When I’m starting a new whole home design project it feels like Christmas Eve – every time I am SO excited! There are so many possibilities, each more thrilling than the next. These beginnings are always… Continue reading The Benefits of a “Whole Home Design” Approach
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Finding Simple & Functional Designs in New Zealand
New Zealand Travel I find New Zealand to be an incredibly powerful, spiritual and simple country. The Maori Culture is alive and well and integrated with the British influence. These native Polynesian heritage people fought hard for their rights and land so they still strongly influence the country. Sheep, greenery, mountains and ocean are visible… Continue reading Finding Simple & Functional Designs in New Zealand
TRAVEL TO PARIS… Modern Life in a Historic City
My daughter, Elle, loves to travel. She has been to Myanmar and Ghana as a high school student and enjoyed the challenge and rich education that those experiences provided. So when an opportunity to study in Paris for her Freshman year as a George Washington University student presented itself, she was all in. Me? It… Continue reading TRAVEL TO PARIS… Modern Life in a Historic City
Blending and Translating Design Styles
From Each Client’s Vision through the Mind’s-Eye of a Professional Designer As clients embark on the process of working with a professional designer, I am often asked what my process involves, in order to assure that the resulting design is comprehensive, cohesive and professional, while at the same time genuinely reflecting the preferences, personality and… Continue reading Blending and Translating Design Styles
Say “Yes, Please!” to a Kitchen Pantry
Say “Yes, Please!” to a Kitchen Pantry, and Create Unexpected Space-Efficiency, Flexibility & Flow There is no doubt a pantry in the kitchen can provide excellent functional storage. But if you have limited square footage to work with in your overall design – is it worth giving up space in the kitchen to create a… Continue reading Say “Yes, Please!” to a Kitchen Pantry
How to Use Landscaping to Create Privacy in Your Outdoor Space
If you have a neighbor that you can see from your house, chances are that you need to create privacy, perhaps by using landscaping. True, living urban means that you are pretty much guaranteed a privacy issue. However, I have also been to many houses that even though they own more than an acre, the… Continue reading How to Use Landscaping to Create Privacy in Your Outdoor Space
How to Create a Welcoming Walkway
As you are wrapping up construction on your home, the last question of how to create a welcoming walkway may be begging for an answer. Okay, the thing about landscaping is that by the time the project gets to the hardscape (or stonework) to create walkways, stone walls, and patios, two things have happened: “Project… Continue reading How to Create a Welcoming Walkway
How to Choose Colors that Define Your Aesthetic
How to Choose Colors that Define Your Design Aesthetic and Make a Room Sing Are you getting ready to paint your space and want to be able to define your design aesthetic and create a visual foundation that will make your vision come to life successfully for a beautiful interior? Great! First of all, you… Continue reading How to Choose Colors that Define Your Aesthetic
How to Choose a Design Style that is Perfect for Your Home
You’ve seen stunning homes where the interior design blows you away – its not in keeping with the architectural style of the home – but it looks so amazing and seems to work just right. How do they do it – thoughtfully integrating the intricate details of a Queen Anne Victorian, for example, with clean… Continue reading How to Choose a Design Style that is Perfect for Your Home
Downtown Living with a Sense of Privacy
When you live in close quarters to your neighbors, like Downtown Portsmouth, there are many things to consider when looking to renovate or add an addition. A key ingredient to living harmoniously with your neighbors is window location. There is nothing worse than looking out your window and straight into your neighbors private life, and… Continue reading Downtown Living with a Sense of Privacy