Island living is to enjoy and appreciate the sea. From finding seashells on the beach and bringing them into the home, to using palm leaves and coconuts as nautical decor, coastal style is an easy one to incorporate in the Caribbean. One element of a nautical style – rope – is particularly suitable to many […]
Caribbean homes love wicker and rattan! They look and feel tropical and stand up to the heat and humidity (for the most part). Wicker and rattan also bring a natural element inside, keeping interiors soft and breezy. Having full wicker sets in the living area, patio, bedroom and dining room can be overwhelming. And, there […]
A lot of questions come my way as an interior designer, and many of them are people that know they want to “do something” with their current space, but aren’t sure where to start. Of course white walls make a room feel bigger, but it can get boring really fast. In the end, it’s all […]
In this final post of our spring color series, we’re showing off how red can bring some zing into your home! We’ve been sharing ideas on how to incorporate more color into the home with great design, and you can check out our yellow, orange, green and blue posts as well. From a stunning red […]
Welcome to the next post spring color blog series! If you read our last post we invoked the warmth of a bright yellow Caribbean sun. In this post, we’re still in the warm color family, but channeling a beautiful island sunset after a day on the water with orange decor ideas. Bringing orange into your […]
My eyes are always seeing things from a design perspective, and this is true when I look outside as well. Whether incorporating tropical plants into a client’s home or choosing a fabric that will reflect a cloudless sky, I am constantly inspired by the beautiful island I call home. When it comes to choosing colors […]
Caribbean homes have a particular flair and panache, and the look is one that many people try to recreate. As a full-service interior designer, living and working in the Caribbean, creating this vibe is often one my clients want to produce in their own homes, even though each person’s style comes through differently. While every […]
Chippendale-style fretwork  is a classic New England style of furniture that is popping up in modern homes and giving them an updated elegance. The classic pattern in new colors and materials makes for a perfect way to bring some timeless style into Caribbean homes. Furniture Chippendale chairs make a great statement around a dining table […]
If you’ve ever made the decision to tackle a home improvement project or redesign, you may or may not have a sense of how much work is involved. It sounds easy at first: Pick some paint colors Choose a new light fixture Shop! Install! LOVE! The good news is that YES, choosing the colors, fabrics […]
Once a year I travel to the international furnishing show at High Point Market in North Carolina. Â I look forward to this show all year; I get so inspired each time I visit! Â As much as I love our little island and draw inspiration from the beauty that is around us, a girl needs to […]