What exactly is a mid-range design budget? And what are the differences between a mid-range budget and a budget-friendly budget? Here’s the thing mid-range isn’t just about the amount of money spent, but the mix of goods used in the project. Typically, a mid-range budget project will still have a mix of ready made, custom, […]
5 Great Wall Coverings That Aren’t Shiplap
Holy Shiplap this stuff is popular! I get it, sort of… Outside of paint and applied texture, the walls of most homes were unadorned outside of paint and applied texture. We had wall paper overload in the 80’s and sometime in the early 1990’s we went for plainer walls. Could’ve been the economy. Could’ve been […]
Lamps: How Much Should I Spend?
There is so much variation in the cost of lamps. I’ve see retail pricing upwards of $2000 for a marble and silk number and as low as $25 for a brand new lamp. What is the difference? What are important things to consider? Get ready to learn and see some beautiful lamps at various price […]
Interior Designer Undercover: The “Good” Budget
“The key to happiness is low expectations… Lower… Nope, even lower… There you go” Ramblin’ Mama When it comes to “budget-friendly” interior design budgets, I can’t agree with Ramblin’ Mama more. You must alter your expectations. In the case of “budget-friendly” budgets, it may mean raising your expectations of what the actual costs of an […]
Hand-Friendly Hardware: Get a Grip!
Hand-Friendly Hardware for Aging “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it!” Can you believe that Ferris Bueller, or rather Matthew Broderick the actor who played him the is now eligible for AARP? Even some of our best F-R-I-E-N-D-S are on the AARP rosters […]
Designer Undercover: Intro to Working with a Designer
When it come to the interior design process, consumers have no idea what to expect when working with an interior designer. I blame HGTV… among other TV design shows. They don’t really give a realistic account of what working with an interior designer is like. Last year, I talked about why good design takes time […]
The Dreaded Grab Bar
The taboo-iest of all taboo topics on aging in place… The Grab Bar! Why Are Grab Bars So Scary? Grab bars scare people because they conjure images of disability and loss of independence. When we start to think about a grab bar we have transitioned from bars that mean fun to bars that mean feeble. […]
Cost of Accent Chairs: How Much Should I Spend?
This week I’m going to be talking about the cost of accent chairs. If you are at all familiar with my “How Much Should I Spend…” series you know that it’s really about getting the best bang for your buck. If you regularly read my blog, you also know that I am ALL about quality. […]
3 Tips to Plan Your Next Major Remodel
Planning A Remodel Planning a remodel is a daunting task! So, let’s just go ahead and dive right in! Today we’re talk about two of my favorite taboo subjects… Planning & Budget! I guess I’m just a bit of a sadist, but I actually enjoy these topic even though they make most people squirm. I […]
Happy New Year, Welcome Home!
Well, maybe not quite yet! If you’ve been dreaming of remodeling your kitchen, bathrooms, or even your whole home you may have started some initial planning, but chances are you’re stuck because you don’t know what to expect, you don’t know where to start, and you probably don’t want to think about the bill. Rug […]
