How to Easily Spec Whole-House For Window Treatments Without the headache of endless measurements Whether you are a homeowner or an interior designer yourself, selecting window treatments for an entire house can be a bit overwhelming. Each room will have different lighting, privacy, aesthetic, and functional requirements. Additionally, the use of the home will dictate the design of the window treatments. Is this a primary residence? A vacation home? What weather and year-round natural lighting environment must be factored into the equation? As your dedicated window treatment professional, I ..read more

Your Easy Guide to Declutter: The Best Home Organizing Tips for 2024 Let's Organize Your Space & Make Room For You "I have too much stuff." Ever heard yourself saying that? We all accumulate things we don’t need or want…yet rarely think to remove them from our spaces.  Sometimes we buy items on a whim. Sometimes they are given to us. Sometimes we end up with decor from older relatives who are attempting to downsize.    The more things you have in your home, the more stressed and disorganized you will feel and the less your personal story can be told.   My easy guide ..read more

Last Minute Hosting Tips For You this Holiday Season! Look at you. Soaking up the joy of family time…basking in the glow of your gorgeous tree…peaceful, happy, carefree…ready for the holidays. Now look at your house. Perhaps not quite as put together or prepared? You have about a week before the first batch of relatives arrive. Don’t panic. You’ve got this. Here are two uncommon ways you can spruce up your home in less than a day, making it wow-worthy in a flurry. 1. 1. Incorporate Decorative Pieces Make a fabulous first impression with greenery, garland, and timeless strands of wh ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving! Is your guest room ready? Whether you’re hosting a crowd for a few days or your best friend for one night, your guest room plays a crucial role in making your guest feel comfortable and able to enjoy the holidays with you. Because many of us have relegated our guest spaces to “overflow” rooms all year long, it’s time to clean up, spruce up, and get ready for those holiday visitors. But who am I kidding? You likely have less than a week to update your guest bedroom. Instead of listing the steps to a full room makeover that will surely overwhelm you, I’m sharing three easy ..read more

How to Dress Kitchen Windows The Top 3 Treatments I Recommend Kitchen windows are often overlooked during major remodels, yet adding a window treatment can be the finishing touch your kitchen needs to feel complete. If your kitchen windows are bare or need an upgrade, consider adding one of my three suggested window treatment styles. We can further customize each style to meet your natural lighting and privacy needs. Read on to discover the top three window treatment styles we recommend for your kitchen! 1. WOOD SHUTTERS AND BLINDS Wood shutters or blinds are a popular choice for kit ..read more

Seasonal Home Transformation Guide The Home Edition With the Fall approaching, it’s time to refresh your home! To get you started, here are three ways you can level up the class in your home while keeping it friendly and cozy for your family and friends! 1. THE FUNCTIONAL FOYER UPGRADE First impressions truly matter. Your foyer, often the first space guests encounter, speaks volumes about your home’s personality. As Fall approaches, it’s the perfect opportunity to give this space a seasonal refresh, transforming it into an area that’s both practical and visually appealing. Start with ..read more

Airy Elegance in Window Treatment: Mastering the Art of Drapery, Blinds, and Shades Even if you don’t require window treatments solely for privacy, it doesn’t mean your windows should remain bare. Elegantly chosen drapery can bring cohesion and design elegance to every room without significant effort. But is drapery alone sufficient? Dive in as we explore how to seamlessly layer drapery with other window treatment styles for a tailored look. 1. DECIPHERING DRAPERY STYLES All drapery is not the same. Do you lean towards sheer or linen? Perhaps silk over cotton? Considerations about b ..read more

Reimagining Traditional Home Design Transforming Your Perception of Traditional Aesthetics What imagery does “traditional home” evoke for you? If you’re like many homeowners, you may envision elements that are classic and comfortable, perhaps even a tad outdated. However, traditional homes are rapidly shifting away from the early-2000s builder-grade designs. Instead, they’re moving towards refreshing spaces that strike a balance between minimalism and vibrant pops of color. Ready to redefine tradition? Read on! 1 - The New-Generation Floor Plan There’s a growing consensus among homeowne ..read more

Window Treatment Details That Will Make Your Space Magazine-Worthy Have you ever looked at your window treatments and wondered why, despite blocking light and being a nice color, they don’t really do much to make your space feel well-designed? There’s a reason for this, and it’s likely one or more of the following:  • The drapery panels or shades aren’t sized correctly for the window opening • The pleating or hardware details are lackluster • The window covering needs another layer to feel finished Let’s figure out which of these needs best suits your situation and work toward solvin ..read more

How to Handle Hard-to-Dress Windows Arches, Transoms, & More Chances are high that you have at least one window that is…special. Its design is refreshing. The view is to-die-for, and you wouldn’t part with that window for anything. …but how do you dress it? Dressing a window properly can be complicated, which is why I’’ve honed our skills in this area. I take into account the window shape, size, location in the home, actual window design and trim pieces, and-most importantly…the lifestyle of those who use it. After all of those defining factors have been outlined, I then must fabricat ..read more