Why Pulling Your Home Together with Materials is Important

Do ever wonder why pulling your home together with materials is important? Quite simply, it’s important to create a design that is visually consistent and materials allows for that to happen. Never underestimate the power of choosing good and consistent materials.   This project had a large and central fireplace original to the 1910 Maine… Continue reading Why Pulling Your Home Together with Materials is Important

Why Cabinet Hardware Pulls the Kitchen Together

Do you know why cabinet hardware pulls the kitchen together? Now, while it’s “Icing on the Cake”, who likes cake without icing? It’s important for the design as well as the function of the kitchen.   DESIGN The one thing that I’m specific about with clients is to not purchase hardware that your clothing can… Continue reading Why Cabinet Hardware Pulls the Kitchen Together

Time for Timelines

Planning a project timeline, no matter what the size, is the most important part of your project. The first three questions that I ask people when they reach out to me about a potential project is: Budget (what is the max. amount that you are willing to spend on the project – everyone has this… Continue reading Time for Timelines

How to Open Up Your Interior Space

Are you wondering how to open up your interior space? Most people strive to create some sort of open concept space for modern living. This kind of floor plan allows for more casual living especially between living room, dining room and kitchen. Conversations can be heard and people can be seen between the spaces allowing… Continue reading How to Open Up Your Interior Space

The Importance of an Electrical Plan

Are you ever frustrated with where light switches are located or the complete lack of light in one area or wished you could dim your lights? When I design an interior floor plan, I always include furniture in the plan. I do this because everyone understands human scale when they see the furniture laid out,… Continue reading The Importance of an Electrical Plan

Functional vs. Decorative Kitchen Lighting

I love lighting! Decorative lighting can be seen as a form of artwork or an accent piece in a room or a functional aspect to modern living. Focusing on lighting elements can help define space or create a powerful vignette. I always tell my clients that the goal is to control the eye. We really… Continue reading Functional vs. Decorative Kitchen Lighting

There is Nothing Like a Hot Bath

Sometimes, there is nothing like a hot bath to take all the worries away! I find that typically my clients are passionate about their bathtubs if they want one. And now, there are several approaches to purchasing, designs for installing and locations to consider outside of the traditional approach. Let’s discover a few together: LOCATION:… Continue reading There is Nothing Like a Hot Bath

Nature Inspires the Organic Fabric Line

I love to hike! There is just something about being outside all day and working hard physically that feels so very rewarding! My favorite place to hike is the White Mountains and taking on a 4000’ mountain. Typically, with these vertical climbs, I need to sit and catch my breath. It is in these restful… Continue reading Nature Inspires the Organic Fabric Line