Guest rooms are one of the best places in a home to add a little more personality and have MORE FUN. These guest spaces don’t have to feel as safe as a primary bedroom, and honestly, they’re a great opportunity to create a space people actually remember after they leave. The Louis Vitton red paneled […]

Master Bath: Modern Rustic Bathroom with Marble and Brass A lot of new build bathrooms feel cold. Usually, it’s because every finish feels too polished or everything blends together without enough warmth or contrast. This master bathroom takes a different approach by layering natural textures, warmer metal finishes, and softer details to create a space […]

Master Bedroom: Neutral Rustic Bedroom with Warm Wood Tones and Blue Accents A simple breakdown of modern traditional design, layered neutrals, and how to create a home that feels warm, lived-in, and actually finished. Master Bedroom: Neutral Rustic Bedroom with Warm Wood Tones and Blue Accents This room leans soft, like a Master rereat should. […]

Kitchen Character: Rustic New Build Kitchen with Stone Range Hood and Dark Cabinets There’s a reason some kitchens instantly feel warm and inviting while others lack kitchen character, feeling cold, even when they use expensive finishes. Usually, it comes down to contrast and texture. This rustic new build kitchen mixes heavier materials with softer finishes […]

Rustic New Build Design Ideas That Feel Warm, Layered, and Lived-in Foyer: Modern Rustic Entry way with Black Iron Double Front Doors With a gorgeous, show stopping marble and wood inlay floor, the main goal in this entry is to not compete and get out of its way! Here’s how we did it. The black […]

Kitchen Designs and Ideas to Inspire Your Remodel. Kitchens aren’t just where the magic happens—they’re a huge factor in your home’s value. My biggest tip? Really think about how you use your kitchen. Cooking style, entertaining plans, and how you want the space to flow will make all the difference when planning your remodel. When […]

I don’t ONLY do residential design. I love Airbnb’s, restaurants, shops and the like! So when I got a call to complete a neighborhood multi-purpose community center design, my first question was “where and when!?”. My second question is what functions does this space need to meet? The answer was threefold: It needed to be […]

I’ve been holding this in for a long time, and for the first time, I am sharing what EVERYONE is decorating with this fall that I think is overused. Can I provide some better alternatives?

Even though I am busy promoting the new book, the summer design work doesn’t take a break. And that is just how I like it! This beautiful home was a perfect example of nice…but a little blah. Check out some action tips that take your space from boring to unique.  These tips will help you […]

Yay, it’s March, and you’re seeing green everywhere, from the green blush on trees and shrubs to the green “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” t-shirts. Where else is green prominent this spring? Why, in the GREEN DECORATING trend! And I don’t just mean save-the-planet-recycle-cut-energy green.  Have you seen the green velvet sofas, green tropical wallpapers, green tile, […]