Many homeowners feel ready to apply for an addition permit WAY before they’ve taken some necessary steps. Here are the things you need to make sure you stay out of trouble with the township or city while also getting the most return on your investment.
Read MoreAll the reality home improvement shows that finish a major renovation over a weekend are misleading.
Read MoreA structural nightmare that evolved into a home with a sunny disposition.
Read MoreThis post is about making spaces timeless for you–not the future homeowner.
Read MoreAnyone who doesn’t work with a designer is always surprised by all the choices they need to make during a renovation, especially for a kitchen.
Read MoreBy far the most common wishlist item for a kitchen expansion project is adding an island, but they’re often not as easy to fit into a space as you think.
Read MoreBad vendors create a lot of unnecessary stress and detail a project.
Read MoreDesign is only one part of the renovation or remodeling process. Execution can make or break your project—literally.
Read MoreHow to shop effectively so that you don’t need to look through every. single. option.
Read MoreIt’s a huge investment and it’s a lot of material that’s going to have the same stain for a LONG time.
Read MoreLighting is one of those elements that can make or break the look of your interior. Choose the light fixture that will best compliment your space from a functional and aesthetic standpoint.
Read MoreNot all dangerous things can be seen.
Read MoreThe wrong furniture can contribute to a fire.
Read MoreMy job isn’t to push my design style onto a client.
Read MoreIf you are managing a renovation yourself, you will soon find out that there are a lot of moving parts. There are several things that you can do to help keep your project on track.
Read MoreWhen I meet with prospective clients, one of the first things I often need to explain is exactly what I do. Most non-designers assume that I'm an interior decorator when I'm in fact an interior designer—they are not the same thing.
Read MoreI'm going to be completely honest here, I think that granite countertops are a bit overrated. There are so many other fantastic countertop options on the market!
Read MoreChanging the paint color in a room is one of the most affordable changes you can make with the most impact.
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