Case Study: Sunshine on Sears

A structural nightmare that evolved into a home with a sunny disposition.

interiors, project, knowledgeShila GriffithJune 26, 2024home, renovation, kitchen, kitchenreno, bathroom, bath, colorComment

Ways to Create Timeless Spaces

This post is about making spaces timeless for you–not the future homeowner.

homeowner, interiors, knowledgeShila GriffithMarch 13, 2024timeless, design, details, kitchen, tipsComment

Designing Your Kitchen Island

By 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.

pointers, interiors, homeowner, knowledgeShila GriffithSeptember 10, 2023kitchen, diyComment

Disadvantages of an Open Floor Plan

In some cases, it really works, but I’m here to tell you that open floor plans don’t work for every situation.

interiors, homeownerShila GriffithJanuary 17, 2023open floor plan, planning, kitchenComment

A Breakdown of All the Steps in a Full Gut Kitchen Remodel

This is how a kitchen remodel usually goes if you’re planning a full gut remodel.

Shila GriffithApril 15, 2021kitchen, remodelComment

Bar Stools vs. Counter Stools

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that sometimes I use my Instagram Stories to point out design mishaps. More recently, I went to pick up lunch and ran into the most uncomfortable seating situation.

business, homeownerShila GriffithNovember 12, 2019stools, barstools, counterstools, kitchen, bar, seating, section2, business, homeownerComment

5 Countertop Materials...Besides Granite

I'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!

knowledge, homeownerShila GriffithApril 4, 2018kitchen, countertops, materials, section2Comment

Avoid Reno Woes: 5 Ways to Update Your Kitchen Without a Full Renovation

New, very neutral kitchens can feel a bit sterile and monotonous and often don't reflect the style of the homeowner. I am going to tell you 5 ways you can update your kitchen without a full renovation.

avoid renovation woes, homeownerShila GriffithFebruary 14, 2018kitchen, kitchenreno, avoidrenowoes, section2Comment

Avoid Renovation Woes: Mock-ups

Sometimes, clients think this is a waste of money. Mock-ups of any sort can often save you money.

interiors, tips, avoid renovation woes, homeownerShila GriffithSeptember 6, 2017interiors, interior design, kitchen, renovation, mockups, avoidrenowoes, section1Comment

Avoid Renovation Woes: Time Commitment

Most people underestimate how much time they can realistically dedicate to overseeing a renovation project.

Projects: Cherry Hill Kitchen Renovation

This Cherry Hill couple bought their first home together with the intention of eventually gutting the kitchen. See the huge transformation of a Cherry Hill kitchen into a functional, bright and modern space.

project, homeownerShila GriffithAugust 8, 2017interiors, interior design, kitchen, modern, gray, renovation, kitchenreno, section1Comment

Terminology: Common Subway Tile Patterns

When you have tile installed in your home you need to know what you are asking for - time and time again I have seen people accidentally request the wrong tile pattern.

terminology, homeownerShila GriffithJuly 25, 2017interiors, kitchen, bath, tiles, chevron, herringbone, section1Comment

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