How to Create a Breathtaking Bathroom and Kitchen Vignette

Are you looking to transform your bathroom or kitchen into a space that captures attention and tells a story? Then creating a vignette could be your solution! A vignette is more than just a collection of decorative items—it’s a curated arrangement that ties together style, function, and personality. By focusing on a few key elements… Continue reading How to Create a Breathtaking Bathroom and Kitchen Vignette

What You Need to Know About Plumbing Design

Have you ever wondered what is behind your walls? I bet not! All the logistics that keep your house running are not seen–or at least they shouldn’t be. Drywall or plaster, floor joists, and walls are all the conduits for moving wires and plumbing that connect the entire house.  In every new construction or major… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Plumbing Design

How to Avoid Huge Mistakes While Spending a lot of Money

In the world of design, it’s our job to plan and see the big picture before it comes to fruition. We draw and draw, specify materials, note plans, and meet with clients and contractors. Yet, despite our best efforts, mistakes can still happen. Over the last year, I’ve noticed that some mistakes are classic and… Continue reading How to Avoid Huge Mistakes While Spending a lot of Money

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Tile for Your Bathroom Remodel

Are you thinking about starting a bathroom remodel? If so, you’re likely already considering the important design elements needed to ensure your project’s success. This process involves many decisions, from lighting and plumbing to choosing vanities and countertops. Among these, selecting the right tile is a crucial element that can make or break your new… Continue reading A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Tile for Your Bathroom Remodel

Countertops 101: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Surface

If you’re diving into a home renovation or simply sprucing up your kitchen or bathroom, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right countertop. With so many options available, it can feel a bit overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’re here to break it down for you. Let’s explore some popular countertop… Continue reading Countertops 101: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Surface

Countertops That Make A Statement

Have you ever wondered why countertops are such a difficult process to buy and install? The short answer is that everyone has to get their mark-up on your countertop before it can actually hit your kitchen. True but reasonable. While it might sound unfair, this is a heavily guarded and complicated industry. After all, you… Continue reading Countertops That Make A Statement

Finding the RIGHT countertop for your project

Do you need help in finding the right countertop for your project? The countertop process can be fun but also daunting. It is best to do a bit of research prior to your adventure into the project and certainly before investing funds. Let me share just the beginning of a few ideas: Quartzite: This is… Continue reading Finding the RIGHT countertop for your project

Finding the Right Countertops_Part 2

Still reading? Still looking for the right countertops? Read on! In the first part of this blog, we discussed how to move forward from formica and the price points that follow that decision. We also discussed the positives and negatives of all of those materials. With those decisions, comes discussion of application, durability and design.… Continue reading Finding the Right Countertops_Part 2

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

420 RENO…Countertop Decision Time

What kind of countertops do you have? More importantly, what kind of countertops do you want? Here are the choices: granite, marble, soapstone, concrete, glass, corian, engineered stone (all considered “solid surface”) wood or laminate. In New England, we do not consider tile an option but in other areas of the country, this is fairly… Continue reading 420 RENO…Countertop Decision Time