New Year, New Look

Simple Ways to Update Your Home I don’t know about you, but after the holiday decor is all boxed up and put away I am always ready for a little design refresh in my home. I often hear the same thing from clients so I thought I would share some easy tips for breathing new life into your home this month. ACCESSORIES The easiest way to make a change in your decor has and always…
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Oxford Master Bath Reveal

This project was one of the first to come in on the heels of the pandemic last year.  The homeowners took charge of their quarantine time and hired us to design and remodel their master bathroom. The wish list included new cabinets with modern lighting, a new shower, removal of the drop-in bathtub and new flooring.  Our team started by vision casting the changes to be made and were able to come up with a…
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Designing Family Spaces that Allow for Work, Play and Rest

When we design spaces for families, one goal we have is to complete the whole experience of living in a beautiful and functional home.  Of course we want surroundings that are current and stylish but it’s equally as important that the design be all about the people living there and how they’ll be using the space.  Families need to be in a house that allows for work, play and rest.  Here are some ways we…
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3 Guaranteed Ways to Make Your Holiday Entertaining Easier

Do you have a love/hate relationship with the holidays?  If so, I understand!  On the one hand, there are Hallmark movies to watch, hot chocolate to sip and lots of quality time with family.  On the other hand, there is a ton of planning to do, lines for everything, and lots of quality time with family. **winks** The holidays should be a wonderful time but can be stressful for so many reasons. Take a look…
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6 Ways to Update a Mediterranean or Tuscan Style Home

Back in the early 2000s, Mediterranean homes were being built by the minute.  Scrolled ironwork, yellow, red or bronze walls, and dark-stained cabinets and floors were at the top of the request list.  Fast forward 10-20 years later, and the styles have changed but many of the homes built back then have not.  We’ve helped many clients, living in this Old World era, lighten and brighten their spaces without a total renovation.  Here’s how: Flooring…
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