Are you thinking about starting a new home project? If so, I encourage you to consider the timeline. Typically, for a larger project, I try to allow for 6 months of design. This gives a nice window of exhaustive schematic design. A solid design ultimately saves my clients money during construction because there is less… Continue reading How to Establish a Project Timeline
Month: October 2015
Finding the Right Countertops_Part 2
Still reading? Still looking for the right countertops? Read on! In the first part of this blog, we discussed how to move forward from formica and the price points that follow that decision. We also discussed the positives and negatives of all of those materials. With those decisions, comes discussion of application, durability and design.… Continue reading Finding the Right Countertops_Part 2
Finding the Right Countertops_ Part 1
The old formica countertops from the 80’s with wood trim have finally come to their days of retirement. Actually, the formica is probably still in great shape, it’s the wood that has given out… formica seems to last for forever (like it or not). So it begs the question: now what? Options given a comparable… Continue reading Finding the Right Countertops_ Part 1
How to Make Fabric Selections Easy
I recently spent two days at the Boston Design Center taking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain my ASID (American Society of Interior Design) status. It was not exactly exciting (especially on beautiful fall days), but I love learning and meeting other professionals. I have a ton of respect for Interior Design professionals who work… Continue reading How to Make Fabric Selections Easy
How to Style Your Home
How do you style your home? You know, I get this question a lot surprisingly. Honestly, it’s one that always surprises me because it should feel “natural and easy.” But I don’t think it is. We just want it to LOOK natural and easy. Here are a few points that I want you to consider:… Continue reading How to Style Your Home
What Kind of Siding Do You Have?
If you are doing a significant renovation/ addition or building a new construction home, the first question that you will be asked by a contractor is: what kind of siding were you thinking? The reason why you want to select your siding early in the project is because the prices vary greatly between types, and… Continue reading What Kind of Siding Do You Have?
Do You Have a Pet Succulent?
Did you know that a pet succulent could fill the role of a pet? Haley (who worked for us this summer and is currently studying at Colgate University) must have caught the “Interiors Bug” because she sent me this article. There is no argument – plants add oxygen and life to any room. Moreover, we enjoy… Continue reading Do You Have a Pet Succulent?