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Planning a kitchen remodel can feel exciting… until the decisions start piling up. Between layouts, finishes, appliances, lighting, plumbing, and cabinetry, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed fast. These are a few of the biggest categories I always encourage homeowners to focus on early in the process — and a few quick tips to help guide […]

Meaningful, cozy, and designed for the way she actually lives Mother’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us, and if you’re anything like me, you don’t want to just grab something last minute—you want it to feel thoughtful. For the mom who truly loves her home, the best gifts aren’t just “things”… they’re […]

Not everything that looks good adds value… and not everything that adds value is exciting. The difference comes down to timelessness, functionality, and broad appeal. Let’s break it down. 4 Things That DO Add Value 1. A Well-Designed Kitchen (Not Just a ‘Pretty’ One) A kitchen doesn’t need to be extravagant—it needs to be thoughtfully […]

Why Powder Rooms Are the Perfect Place to Take Design Risks If there’s one space in the home where you can afford to have a little fun — it’s the powder room. Because guests only spend a short time there, powder baths offer the rare opportunity to step outside the “safe” design box and try […]

A Total Gut I love a good “starting from scratch” moment & this kitchen provided just that when it came to redesigning this space for my clients. With the help of a wonderful craftsman, warm accents, and traditional touches this kitchen is everything I envisioned it to be. The Cabinet Story We chose Shiitake by […]

Recently, I posted a Tik Tok explaining three home decor topics that seem to ruffle some feathers. One of those being: super cool toned/bright lighting in homes. Sure enough, the people expressed their thoughts on “warm lighting” & how it turns their home “yellow”. Well, I’m here to tell ya – warm lighting does not […]

If I could pick one feature that takes your home from builder-grade to custom, it would be built-in shelving. They add so much character to a space! They’re also a great storage solution that doubles as a way to express your style. We recently worked with a client to refresh their built-in bookshelves. As the […]

You see the most beautiful Pinterest picture. Your dream kitchen. It’s exactly what you want as a kitchen. You can not wait to start this project and channel your inner Julia Child. BUT pump the breaks ~ you’re at a minimum of 20+ decisions to get there and you have no idea where to start. […]

A room your daughter can grow into. When I design for a child, I always ask the child (or parent) what are their favorite colors. In this particular case pink and teal were immediately given. From there the room was built. Starting with a rug is my go to in any design process, this is […]