Color and pattern can transform a space in more ways than you probably imagined. Whether they transform the mood of a room, change how large or small the room feels, or help tell a story, pattern and color are major tools for interior designers to make dramatic transformations for our clients. We'll share three reasons to consider using patterns or color in your home.  Reason #1: Color Captures Your Energy & Evokes Emotion Color is so vital for igniting emotions or setting the mood in a space. We've seen firsthand how color can inspire energy in a space or bring calmness to a ..read more

We see A LOT of floor plans. Between all of the new construction plans we work with and seeing hundreds of clients’ existing floor plans, we get a lot of exposure to different plans.  We have had the fortunate experience of working with many different architects who all approach projects and layouts differently.  If you are building or remodeling a home, these 5 floor plan considerations will help guide you in the right direction. #1: Connect Indoor and Outdoor Living Spaces We love considering the outdoor spaces part of the living space of a home.  We are big fans of large win ..read more

Our world has become increasingly connected over the internet, whether that be ordering packages from Amazon, keeping up with high school friends on Facebook, or just looking at far off places with a click of your mouse. This has become even more true since the pandemic, with many people still ordering groceries online or working from home. With so many online services and applications available nowadays, you may wonder if the same is true of the interior design industry. Online interior design, often called e-design, is indeed an option you may consider when starting your design journey. Rea ..read more

In a previous post, we outlined some key aspects to look out for when buying furniture for your home. You can basically use that checklist and be guaranteed to find comfortable and durable pieces. Furniture fabric, however, is a little more complicated, because not all fabrics are created equal. It can be hard enough deciding what color and texture you want your sofa to have, but there are also different use cases for each fabric type that you have to factor in as well. Let’s go over some information that might be helpful for you! What is a performance fabric? If you are looking for a fabric t ..read more

From time to time, we have new clients contact us and we realize that they don’t really know what an interior designer does exactly. They want to understand what we can do for them and the type of value we bring to their project. Let me break down the main benefits of hiring an interior designer in a few points. 1) The Look (Harmony) We often hear from clients that they excitedly started a design project and bought this piece and that piece, but once they got everything into their space, they realized it just doesn’t quite hit the mark, and they can never figure out why. After all, they bought ..read more

One of the biggest financial decisions you can make is buying new furniture. There are a million considerations: What style do I like? Is it functional? Does it go with what I already have? Is it comfortable? An equally important question, but maybe one that is less fun to think about, is: How is this item constructed? This is a deeply important point to consider and one that can affect your pocketbook for a long time. Let’s face it, furniture is expensive! When you get into upholstered furniture, especially the big items like sofas, beds, and dining sets, costs can add up very quickly, and t ..read more

At the risk of sounding cliche, we are in unprecedented times. Most things about our way of life have changed in the last year, and we’ve had to change along with them. While we are all in the same boat generally, not all challenges are made equally, and covid-19’s impact varies in its scope everywhere. The interior design industry is no different. We have a tight knit community that shares tips and information with each other, and that has been invaluable in understanding the ups and downs of the past year or so. We want to extend the same courtesy to you and open the curtain a little bit, so ..read more