An Eco-Friendly Xmas

An Eco-Friendly Xmas

Recently, a friend posted on Facebook looking for ideas to reduce his footprint with Holiday decorations. I came up with this great idea that he loved and wanted to share with everyone. I realize a lot of Designers especially love the Holidays because of all that...
Redecorate Without Breaking Your Budget

Redecorate Without Breaking Your Budget

You want to redecorate your home, but it can seem like such a daunting – and expensive – task. Not so! Redecorating can be as complex or as simple as you can make it – and as affordable as you need it to be. To prove it, here are some tips from designers who know how...
Renovation Planning for Fireplaces

Renovation Planning for Fireplaces

So your client is renovating, and she wants a fireplace. Now what? How will it impact your design, and what do you need to do to prepare? As a fireplace expert, I have a few tips: Decide whether to go with gas or electric. This is the most important decision you will...
Renovations, Volatile Organic Compounds and You

Renovations, Volatile Organic Compounds and You

Renovations can be difficult – when it comes to the final stages, it doesn’t have to be! When you’re dreaming of your new space what do you think of – modern, contemporary, classic or even traditional –what about the chemicals newly exposed in your...
Design by the Book

Design by the Book

So what happens if you or your Client have a small space and refuse to Marie Kondo their library? Sure, you can pick up a few Billy bookcases at IKEA for a song but they still take up valuable real estate in a small space. So what are some options for displaying books...
Organized Living in Small Spaces

Organized Living in Small Spaces

While living organized in a small space can be tricky, there are certain products that speak to those that love to entertain. A discreet Pull-Out table is sleek, sturdy, roomy, and folds neatly away when not in use. With room for four extra seats, and offering a...