Classic Transitional: What is it? Classic Transitional may seem like a catch-all for a style that falls somewhere between traditional and contemporary. And while that is partially true, Classic Transitional has a distinct timeless look and isn’t chock full of trend. I have posted about Classic Transitional style a couple of times in the past, […]
Classic Eclectic Interior Design Style
Classic Eclectic: What Is It? Classic Eclectic interior design style is a blend of several different interior design styles, but the foundation of the style is very classic. Classic Eclectic will be the most diverse style. You will usually find contemporary elements mixed with mid-century, industrial, traditional, and neo-classical. Classic eclectic can also have a […]
Simply Classic Design Style
Simply Classic: What is it? Simply Classic, simply put, is a traditional design style with an updated feel. In this style you will find a mix of old and new, but the shapes and lines tend to be more in line with traditional design styles. Some of my favorite designers who have a lot of […]
Classic Coastal Interior Design Style
Classic Coastal: What Is It? Classic Coastal seems like a no brainer, but it’s really important to get the balance right with coastal and nautical themed decor. You don’t want to go overboard or you will start to look less classic and more trendy. The foundation of Classic Coastal is Simply Classic or Classic Transitional, […]
Historical Farmhouse Remodel: Part 2
The Kitchen Challenges & Solutions One of the challenges with the kitchen space was its location. The kitchen was located in the section of the house where the original addition on the back of the house and the porch addition came together. That meant we had a double beam running the length of the kitchen. […]
Historic Remodel: Part 1
The Home This award-winning historic remodel was built in the late 1880’s in Sanford, FL. The original home was only about 1,000 sq feet and has seen several additions over the past 120 years. By summer of 2017, the home sat empty and nearly condemnable. In the summer of 2017, the Sanford Heritage Revolving Fund […]
Kitchen Design Ideas: 3 No No’s
Kitchen Design Ideas: Things to Avoid No No #1: Marble Counters Marble is synonymous with luxury, but not the best of kitchen design ideas. However, it is a very high maintenance counter surface. Marble requires regular polishing and is prone to staining. Another issue with marble is acid etching, which dulls the surface of polished […]
Kitchen Lighting Plan: More Than Pretty Pendants
Kitchen Lighting Plan Who doesn’t love a kitchen with great lighting? As a homeowner, you may primarily think about the decorative lighting applications when you plan a kitchen remodel. Pendants and chandeliers are really pretty and are a big part of creating the mood in a kitchen. However, the vast majority of the light in […]
Kitchen Remodel: 3 Tips for Comfort & Function
Kitchen Remodeling: What Does Comfortable & Functional Mean? When you think about how you want your kitchen remodel to look, you might be able to rattle off a collection of finishes and equipment that are part of every kitchen in every photo of every board on your Pinterest page: White Shaker Cabinets Quartz countertops Subway […]
Mid-Century Renovation: Phase 2
Creating Flow The goal of our mid-century renovation was to create a sense of flow throughout the house. To accomplish that, I created one cohesive concept that guided my design decision throughout every space, including spaces that will be addressed in later phases of the project. Does that mean that I selected every finish that […]
