Once a year I travel to the international furnishing show at High Point Market in North Carolina. I look forward to this show all year; I get so inspired each time I visit! As much as I love our little island and draw inspiration from the beauty that is around us, a girl needs to[...]
Adding color to your home isn’t relegated to only painting an accent wall. Color is showing up in all kinds of places, and never more prominently than in the kitchen. This year is all about creating spaces in your home that are vibrant and alive – places that people want to spend time in. For[...]
On every design project I do, my clients challenge me to learn something new or see things through a new perspective to understand their lives and comfort zones. I recently worked with a family that is allergic to wool and wanted an alternative fabric for rugs. I did a lot of research on different fibers and styles[...]
If there is one place in your home that you want to appear clean and tidy, it’s probably the kitchen. And sadly, the kitchen is one place that many people are afraid to use an important design element – color! Some fear that color in the kitchen will look “too busy” or perhaps don’t think[...]
Nothing can change the look and feel of a home quite like color. It can create energy or it can evoke a sense of calm. And what about patterns? From small and classic herringbone to a big, bold floral print, adding life to your walls has never been easier. In 2017, taking a risk –[...]
The bathroom is one of the most-used places in your home. This is where many of us prepare for the long day ahead, get ready for special occasions and is sometimes a reprieve from a busy household. Since so much time is spent here, it is important to have a space that is not only[...]
“Float” your furniture away from walls for an inviting look. Last week I gave you a variety of tips for updating your living room. These tips included buying new furniture, updating throw pillows and rearranging furniture. If you have decided to switch around your chairs, tables or sofa, there are right and wrong ways to[...]
Experiment with pillow patterns and furniture arrangement for a renewed living room. The living room could be one of the most used rooms in a home. This is where you spend family time watching movies, talking and enjoying quality time together. With all the time spent there, your furniture and décor may be getting a[...]
Include a backsplash in your kitchen remodel for a vibrant and exciting visual. Embarking on a kitchen remodel can be an expensive and timely process. If you are not prepared, you may see yourself spending more than expected and find that the remodel is taking much longer than you thought. Last week I gave you[...]
A kitchen remodel can be one of the most exciting renovations a homeowner can experience. It can also be a significant investment in your home financially. You have the opportunity to finally get the layout, extra counter and cabinet space, and appliance updates you’ve dreamt about. As exciting as a kitchen remodel can be, there may be[...]
