Stripes are always fun – whether bold colors or neutrals, they add a great pop of pattern and texture to a space. Sources (clockwise from right): Kate Spade Candy Shop Stripe Shower Curtain / Haute House Chevron Stripe Chair/ Rosenthal Thomas Sunny Days Stripe Dinnerware / Urban Outfitters Ikat Stripe Pillow / ZGallerie Levels Artwork […]
Showroom designer vs. Interior Designer
We recently had a client that called us after having a not-so-great experience with a kitchen showroom in-house designer. The designer had actually just been let go from the company (mid-project!), and left the clients in a major bind. In reality, it turned out to be a good thing, as they found many mistakes that […]
Cabinet Hardware
It’s amazing what an impact hardware makes – it’s like adding “jewelry” to your cabinets. Not sure what style will look right on your cabinets? Here are some tips to keep in mind: Have a typical “builder standard” kitchen? Look what a difference a fresh coat of paint and some great hardware makes. A more […]
Declare your Independence from boring design!
The most well-designed rooms always have an element of the “unexpected”. So this 4th, declare your Independence from safe design! Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to purchase a matching bedroom set. Mixing pieces actually gives you a more eclectic and livable look. If you love the nightstands from one group, choose […]
Small bathroom woes?
In one of our recent remodels, we were faced with the challenge of creating visual “space” in a very long and narrow Master bathroom. I feel we succeeded 🙂 Here are some of the tricks we used to expand the horizons of this cramped and dated space: The first thing we did was remove the […]
Finds Under $50…National Kitchen & Bath Month
And on to bathrooms next… What an awesome idea! We all have that hairdryer that can never find a good home in the bathroom. And this brushed steel caddy is beautiful to boot! Need something soft under your feet for those chilly mornings? Chenille is perfect. Can’t beat the price either, only $12.99 for this […]