Are you thinking about starting a new home project? If so, I encourage you to consider the timeline. Typically, for a larger project, I try to allow for 6 months of design. This gives a nice window of exhaustive schematic design. A solid design ultimately saves my clients money during construction because there is less… Continue reading How to Establish a Project Timeline
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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…How to create Wood Walls
I have walls! As expected, the drywall week was a long one, but we survived and have moved forward! Now, there are two surfaces that did not get drywalled – the Master Bedroom wall and ceiling. Since the room is so small, I decided to play with materials to make the space a bit more interesting.… Continue reading 420 Reno…How to create Wood Walls
420 RENO…Time for Drywall!
There is hope…drywall has arrived! Drywall signifies that preliminary inspections are complete and we can begin to close up walls. This means that the project is taking shape and walls look like walls. For those people who cannot “see” a project, they can finally “see”. For my husband, there is an “ah-ha moment” and he can… Continue reading 420 RENO…Time for Drywall!
Do You Love Your Bathtub?
Do you have a bathtub that you enjoy? If not, think about creating that relaxing and lovely space just for you! Basically, there is a standard “rule” that you have to have a tub in your house in order to sell it. This is true and I have seen many clients struggle with this “rule”. But… Continue reading Do You Love Your Bathtub?
How to design a Powder Room
Where is your Powder Room? Powder Rooms are bathrooms that typically do not have a place to bathe. Powder rooms can be small and efficient as well as a place to showcase items such as light fixtures and mirrors. Introduce a bold color on one or several walls to liven up a small powder room. Entertain your guests by… Continue reading How to design a Powder Room
5 Steps to Pulling Together Your Home for the Holidays
“Home for the Holidays” is such a great saying and an even better reality! I suggest using this time of year as an opportunity to improving your home where improvements are needed. That way, after you clean up your holiday decorations, your home is fresh and ready for the new year. Start outside. The weather… Continue reading 5 Steps to Pulling Together Your Home for the Holidays
What does AIR stand for?
AIR stands for Arts In Reach. This is an amazing organization bringing girls the foothold and support to deal with life challenges. Opening TONIGHT and running from Nov. 7-9 at Discover Portsmouth Center is Tablescapes, a fundraiser for the non-profit AIR. My table plays on the AIR theme and celebrates the images of a dandelion from… Continue reading What does AIR stand for?
INTRODUCING… Wallpapers!
This is my girl Kate. She is introducing the wallpaper line of amy dutton home. Such great colors and designs that are offered! All our wallpaper is removable and we encourage you to think about creating an accent wall that will make your room sing! Think about color, scale, repeat and think about letting us… Continue reading INTRODUCING… Wallpapers!
Fabric of the Week: Beta Babe
Beta Fish are graceful and beautiful fish that look like they are wearing silk blowing dresses! They are the inspiration for this fabric pattern. Beta Fish are known to be blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow, black, green, and red. The most beautiful are a sweet blend of these colors. Shown here as a valance it… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Beta Babe