Do you have a backhoe in your front yard? Most people are really excited the day that the backhoe shows up and construction begins… then they are even happier when the contractor’s truck pulls away at the end of a project. The beginning part of a project is not only exciting for homeowners; it is… Continue reading Reality Hits When a Backhoe Shows Up in Your Front Yard
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The Benefits of a “Whole Home Design” Approach
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
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
Quiet Home Paints
I first met Lisa Teague of Quiet Home Paints through a mutual friend and immediately knew that her design aesthetic perfectly complimented mine. I’ve always admired her work and believe that supporting other local designers helps the design industry of the Seacoast, so I thought I would write a blog post about her. She started… Continue reading Quiet Home Paints
Where Oh Where to Begin – Designing a Bathroom
Material Selections in a bathroom can be overwhelming! Why? 1) Because every single subcontractor is participating in the project and the scheduling timeline is intense. 2) It is also an expensive project. I suggest that you make sure that you are prepared for such an undertaking. One idea is to have me or another designer… Continue reading Where Oh Where to Begin – Designing a Bathroom
How to Select the Right Window
Are you in the market for new windows? If so, it is indeed a confusing and expensive process. I was talking to another designer the other day and we both agreed that about 30% of our time on a project with windows is spent on windows. That also translates to the amount of time that… Continue reading How to Select the Right Window
Mayer Fabric
I just installed a 24′ long wrap around window seat upholstered in Mayer Fabric. We selected a specific seating fabric that has texture, is dark enough – but not too dark – to hide little messy finger marks and comfortable to sit on with shorts. When selecting a fabric, it’s important to think of the… Continue reading Mayer Fabric
Building a Team for your Home
I appreciate being able to work in a productive relationship with a contractor! Often, I work on projects that are isolated from the contractor and often contractors complain about designers unrealistic designs. Working together means that I can design efficiently and effectively, directly benefiting the client. Through the design phases if the contractor is involved… Continue reading Building a Team for your Home