The Concept I cannot believe it has taken me almost two years to blog about this mid-century remodel project! This project is near and dear to my heart because it is my house! And today marks the second anniversary of us buying it! We did the initial remodeling in 2 phases, which began the day […]
Kitchen Space Planning Tips
Kitchen Space Planning Tips The most important part of kitchen space planning is understanding how you will use the space. You need to consider your habits and patterns for shopping, cooking, and food prep. In kitchen space planning you will also want to think about which hand is dominant because items like dishwashers are more […]
Sofa Shopping: 3 Tips for a Successful Trip
Sofa Shopping: Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know The Sit Test Sofa shopping seems like an easy enough task. See a sofa you like. Sit in the sofa. If it’s comfortable and it’s priced comparable to what we think the quality might be, then we buy the sofa. Done. We all want a […]
3 Bathroom Remodel No No’s
Bathroom Remodel to Reduce Falls Planning a bathroom remodel to reduce the risk of falling is important because the bathroom is #1 location for fall-related injuries in your home. No matter your age or ability falls in the bathroom are more likely to lead to a trip to the emergency room than any other room. […]
Age in Place Design: 3 Myth Busters
Age in Place Design Today, I am busting some age in place design Myths! If you have been putting off remodeling because you don’t want to think about how to remodel for your retirement years, you may be having at least one of these objections! #1 – My Bathroom Will Look Institutional Age in place […]
Mid-Century + Transitional Remodel
It’s finally here!! The ‘Before and After’ of our Mid-Century transitional remodel! Sometimes I can’t believe the transformation myself! The three main areas in phases 1 and 2 were our living room, kitchen/dining, and the guest bath. I’ve done my best to match up the before images with the after images, but some may not […]
How to Get the Restoration Hardware Look
Restoration Hardware. So many people love the look, but not everyone wants to shop there. How can you get the style without setting foot in the store? Let me teach you how! I personally call this look Loft Chic or Transitional Classic. Both terms describe a style that are a blend of contemporary, modern, and […]
Eclectic Coastal Style: From Michael to Marvelous
This was an Eclectic Coastal Style journey, for sure! Hi friends! I am so excited to share this project story with you! This eclectic coastal style project began in December 2018. A dear friend of mine came down to visit for some respite from the post-hurricane desolation of Port St. Joe, FL. In case you […]
10 Ways to Put the “Pow” in Your Powder Room Decor
Powder room decor is having a moment right now. What is a powder room? A powder room is a half-bath that usually has a toilet and a sink. Powder rooms are usually small. Typically less than 50 square feet and most often they are around 25-30 square feet. Powder rooms are usually located in an […]
5 Design Trends: Fall 2019
Design trends and being “trendy” are not my cup of tea, but being at the furniture market in High Point has certainly exposed me to what is currently fashionable in the home goods and furniture industry. I have to say the biggest thing I have noticed is a return to the classics. Even the more […]
