What is Loft Chic? Well, to be completely honest, it is a term I made up to describe a style that is a blend of contemporary, modern, and traditional with touches of industrial or rough-hewn goods thrown in. It’s what I lovingly call the Restoration Hardware look, but I’m pretty sure that Restoration Hardware might […]
Accent Chairs: How Much Should I Spend?
This week I’m going to be talking about 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. I am big […]
3 Reasons You Should Plan Your Next Major Remodel
Plan Your Remodel 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 also love to talk about aging and how […]
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 […]
5 Tips for Working with a Designer
Want to work with an Interior Designer? As we wrap up another year at Paradigm Interiors, I find myself looking at all of our client experiences and planning for ways to make each one better. Reviewing this post was a great exercise in examining our core values. I wrote this post nearly two years […]
Transitional and Classic Master Bedroom: Get the Look!
This transitional and classic master bedroom was a lot of fun to do! We took notes from Neo-classical design and blended it with modern and contemporary elements to create a perfectly transitional look! College Park Tour of Homes This transitional and classic master was part of a home included in the local “Tour of Homes” […]
Coastal Glam: Style Breakdown
Coastal Glam: Style Breakdown Last week I brought you the Coastal Modern Style, this week, we’re going sleek and sophisticated with Coastal Glam. A quick review: The major sub-types I use in my Coastal Style Quiz are: Coastal Cottage, Coastal Farmhouse, Coastal Eclectic, Coastal Loft, Coastal Modern, and Coastal Glam. A couple of weeks ago I […]
The Truth About Blackout Window Treatments
Blackout Window Treatments The request for blackout window treatments always makes me a little nervous. Window treatments in general are a love hate relationship for me. I love them because they really help set the tone for a space. I hate them because they are the most misunderstood item in a project. Even though I […]
Bathroom Remodel: Glam + Retro
Bathroom Remodel: Glam + Retro I have been posting on this bathroom remodel for the 2018 Fall One Room Challenge for 6 weeks and I am so glad I get to share it in my gallery now! This small bathroom is in a 1968 Ranch style home and part of a larger remodeling project. We […]
One Room Challenge: Part 6 – Orlando Interior Designer
One Room Challenge Week 6: One Bumpy Ride… Gulp martini. Toss cocktail pick into glass. Saunter off. Sharply turn to face party. “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.” Raise eyebrows. I’m feeling as sassy and triumphant as Bette Davis in All About Eve. via GIPHY This was not an easy project. […]
