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Before You Renovate: Start With What Isn’t Working

Before You Renovate: Start With What Isn’t Working

When homeowners first start thinking about renovating, they often begin by imagining what the finished space could look like. They save kitchens they love, notice cabinetry and tile, start looking at lighting, or find themselves scrolling through inspirational photos...

Renovating Your Home: Why Thoughtful Planning Comes First

Renovating Your Home: Why Thoughtful Planning Comes First

Renovating a home can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming very quickly. There are so many decisions to make: layouts, cabinetry, flooring, tile, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, paint colors, furniture, and construction details. And often, one...

Creating a Warm, Welcoming Living Room

Creating a Warm, Welcoming Living Room

Living rooms are vital to your home. It’s where families gather, and memories are made. My client was ready to update this space, so we created an entirely new design that better reflected how they wanted to live. Since the homeowner spent so much time in this space,...

Transforming An Awkward Space: Second Floor Sitting Area

Transforming An Awkward Space: Second Floor Sitting Area

In many homes, there are awkward or unusual spaces. While these spaces give character to the home, they also cause confusion about how to use and furnish them. This client's home had one of those areas: a large landing area on the second floor. It was adjacent to the...

Before You Renovate: Start With What Isn’t Working

Before You Renovate: Start With What Isn’t Working

When homeowners first start thinking about renovating, they often begin by imagining what the finished space could look like. They save kitchens they love, notice cabinetry and tile, start looking at lighting, or find themselves scrolling through inspirational photos...

Renovating Your Home: Why Thoughtful Planning Comes First

Renovating Your Home: Why Thoughtful Planning Comes First

Renovating a home can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming very quickly. There are so many decisions to make: layouts, cabinetry, flooring, tile, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, paint colors, furniture, and construction details. And often, one...

Creating a Warm, Welcoming Living Room

Creating a Warm, Welcoming Living Room

Living rooms are vital to your home. It’s where families gather, and memories are made. My client was ready to update this space, so we created an entirely new design that better reflected how they wanted to live. Since the homeowner spent so much time in this space,...

Transforming An Awkward Space: Second Floor Sitting Area

Transforming An Awkward Space: Second Floor Sitting Area

In many homes, there are awkward or unusual spaces. While these spaces give character to the home, they also cause confusion about how to use and furnish them. This client's home had one of those areas: a large landing area on the second floor. It was adjacent to the...

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