The other day I got a panicked call from a client asking about the correct finish to choose for a light fixture. She was at a store and there was a light on sale in polished chrome and she couldn’t figure out what to do. Here are the trigger questions and platform I would recommend in… Continue reading What is The Right Finish?
Month: May 2015
420 RENO… What is the right kitchen faucet for you?
The kitchen faucet is a “work horse”. We use our kitchen faucets so many times throughout the day that it’s hard to keep track. Add more than one person in a household and that number multiplies significantly. So, we expect it to be perfect and when it is not, it is very frustrating! In doing research,… Continue reading 420 RENO… What is the right kitchen faucet for you?
Put Your Green Thumb to Work
We are thrilled to share our Garden Shop with you! But what is a Garden Shop without Plants? Well, we have collaborated with local growers in Maine to bring in Herbal Essences, Flowers and Vegetables. Even better, we will put some pots together for a cash & carry item or you can attend one of… Continue reading Put Your Green Thumb to Work
420 RENO… How To Clean Your Home After a Reno!
As the renovation is drawing to an end, I have already lined up a cleaning company to come just as soon as the door has hit the contractor’s back-side. I had two companies bid and I actually took the higher bid because it was well organized and spelled out their scope of services plus, they… Continue reading 420 RENO… How To Clean Your Home After a Reno!
420 RENO… Bedding Softens the Space
Why select bedding before the project is even done? Well, because I simply can’t wait for the first night that I can crawl in my new bed in my new room. When I worked in Chicago, we always did “Full Installations”, this is when we pull all the parts together in a project from architectural… Continue reading 420 RENO… Bedding Softens the Space
420 RENO… My Biggest Critic
Well, I will divulge that my biggest critic is my son. He is an engineer student at Northeastern University and an avid cyclist. In other words, his brain is always putting things together and doing math. Now, while I find is questions frustrating, they are also thought provocative and challenging. He hasn’t been home much during… Continue reading 420 RENO… My Biggest Critic
420 RENO… The Countertop is Installed!!!
Do you like your countertop? A countertop can make or break a room, not only how it looks but also how it functions. Typically, your countertop gets the most use so spend the time to make sure that it is exactly what you want. When selecting your countertop, make sure that you do it at the… Continue reading 420 RENO… The Countertop is Installed!!!