Mixing old in new is what comes to mind when you think about farmhouse decor. You might want to look for ideas that seem far away from contemporary design. A Vintage inspired farmhouse, in this regard, seems to have revived and uplifted from yesteryear. The popularity and demand can be witnessed as an increasing disenchantment […]
The kitchen is one room in the house that is entirely functional. Since it is the heart of the dwelling, it must be presentable and stylish. That is to say, your home decor is not complete if your kitchen design is not up to the mark. And when it comes to choosing interior design ideas […]
Let’s be completely frank and, um–open. Before you commit to open shelving as a design element in your home, you need to know: is open shelving for you? What is open shelving? What is open shelving? Basically, it’s shelves without doors. We may tend to think of open shelves only as those planks mounted directly to […]
Being at home more than usual right now, we’ve become intensely aware of those projects we’ve never gotten around to. Kids rooms, for instance. Kid rooms a low priority? My client, whose previous home I’d helped with, had sold that house and built a new one. She confessed, “In the other house, I just never […]
It’s time to celebrate Dad. What a guy! What will you be serving Dad for Father’s Day lunch or brunch? Sure, we could have him grill his own steak in the back yard. Or order in barbecue and fixin’s and haul out the paper plates. But this year for Joel I decided to rethink our […]
Ultimate Man Cave Makeover: Jaw-Dropping Ceiling Ideas to Take Your Hangout Spot to the Next Level! Welcome to the ultimate man cave makeover! Today let’s look at how you can create a rock star man cave that your man will love! Are you ready to take your hangout spot to the next level? Get ready […]
What DIY project can I do at home? Are the walls closing in on you? Need a creative outlet or some stress relief? Do you want to know what to build when you are bored? How about some good ideas for home projects? I get that! Me, too! Thankfully, home DIY projects can be easy […]
Ready to tour my 1926 Tudor Revival Cottage? Friends, call me crazy: in the middle of our busy life of parenting, pastoring, and running a design business, we’re building a house. We are excited but will miss this one! 100-year old house renovation I truly do love it and have had a blast these last few […]
Welcome to my home! I am so excited to give you a tour of my beautiful, family-oriented space. This cottage was built in 1926 and we loved the charm and history! We renovated the kitchen and restored and updated many of the rooms to improve the flow and livability. Behind the pastel colored drywall was […]
4 No Fail Paint Colors. I’m sharing a few of my tried-and-true gray paint colors that I use again and again for myself and my design clients. I cover why lighting and undertones can make or break your choice, what “greige” actually means, and how to test colors the right way before committing. Whether you’re […]