My brief and and candid opinions on some trends that either are greatly misinterpreted, misused, or just plain wrong.

Over 15 years in business, I have found that most homeowners really don’t understand how a healthy designer-client relationship is...

Over several years in business, I have observed a very troubling pattern: Clients calling a designer too late in the game.  If you’re...

How long does it take to get nice furniture? In this quick read we address typical lead times for higher quality furniture and hacks to get around that extensive wait time when you're in a rush.

1.        YOU HAVE NO TIME It’s interesting how many super busy homeowners decide to renovate their home, assuming the GC will handle all...

1.        Putting new countertops on old builder grade cabinets Depending on how old/new your home is, you may be able to get away with...

Over 20 years in the industry, I’ve identified some specific variables in clients that ultimately lead to a lack of efficiency on a project. In this quick article, I will share these and hopefully give a little clarity on how a functional designer-client relationship works.   1.        “I know what I want” It's funny how anytime I hear this now, I inwardly groan. Many seem to have the impression that a designer will delight in hearing these words. This is a key difference bet

Over 15 years in business, I’ve worked with every kind of budget. And it seems like the tightest budgeted clients really had the most work to do. When advising these clients, I really needed to get good at picking my battles, and showing them how they could pack the most punch with little to no money to invest in their home. So without further ado, here are my top 3 low budget hacks to improve your space on the cheap! 1.        DE-CLUTTER Ugh, I know! Why couldn’t the first o

I’ve noticed when I walk through the homes of clients who have already been through a remodel process, there are consistent flaws that...

I receive many calls from folks who have recently purchased a home, or are looking to update their home, and they want a paint color...