Selecting Finishes. It’s one of the most common reasons my clients seek my advice through consultation. In this installment of A Standard of Living, I’m going to share my #1 tip for successfully selecting finishes. I see you there! You’re standing in front of the wall of paint chips at your local Sherwin Williams or… Continue reading The Secret for Successfully Selecting Finishes
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DIY Custom Goods? When & How You Should
Can you DIY Custom Goods? I have two recommendations for anyone who thinks they can save money by DIY-ing custom goods. My first recommendation is, before you start any DIY project, assess your skill level. Ask yourself, “do I possess the skills I need to do this project well?” Here’s why: if you don’y have… Continue reading DIY Custom Goods? When & How You Should
The BIG Reveal!
The InBeTween Project: Week 6 The big day has arrived! It’s time for the big reveal! All of the DIY projects are complete, the window treatments are up, and room has been styled to perfection! I have to say that when the Tween saw her room, she said, “I can’t believe this is my room!”… Continue reading The BIG Reveal!
InBeTween Project: Week 5
I’ll be honest, it’s not been a super productive week. Right now, I am waiting on the workroom to complete the window treatments and soft goods. I started doing some styling in the room and I’m really excited to share those pictures. Here’s where the progress stands: Paint her bedroom SW Crushed Ice; it’s not… Continue reading InBeTween Project: Week 5
Mid-Point Update: The InBeTween Project
Well, we’re halfway there! Although, the room isn’t quite halfway, yet. Here’s a recap and few images. Recap Here’s what we’ve done so far and what we still have left: Paint her bedroom SW Crushed Ice; it’s not blue, but my choice was to do something a little more neutral Paint trim and doors SW… Continue reading Mid-Point Update: The InBeTween Project
The InBeTween Project Investment
Investment. Budget. The “B” word. No matter what you call it, talking to my clients about their planned investment for a project is of the most difficult and delicate parts of my job. There are a lot of reasons it can be precarious, but it boils down to three things: People don’t like to talk… Continue reading The InBeTween Project Investment
The InBeTween Project: Design Concept
Oh to be the mom of a tweenaged girl! It was just 2 short years ago that she was begging me to paint her bedroom pink when we moved into our new home. Now, she she can’t stand the site of the pink walls and says she never wanted pink at all. Hmmm… not exactly… Continue reading The InBeTween Project: Design Concept
Needs Assessment: The InBeTween Project
InBeTween Design Problems Like everyone else, in the middle of the school year last year our lives were completely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Our 12-year-old daughter needed to do school from home and we didn’t have a great place for her to work. Her bedroom was still very much a “little girl” bedroom with… Continue reading Needs Assessment: The InBeTween Project
Awkward Rooms: 3 Tips for Finding Balance
Awkward, out of balance rooms. Everybody has them. Even the most well designed custom homes. That one room where you just can’t figure out where to put the furniture to make the space work. I have one. In my house it’s my office and sometimes I’m still not sure if I’ve found the absolute best… Continue reading Awkward Rooms: 3 Tips for Finding Balance