“Open concept” and “clear sight lines” are all the buzz.  This can be good: in an open concept space, your family can cook, play and entertain together. This can be bad: some of the sights you’re open to–you may prefer not to see. My client’s great room had some good things going for it: natural […]

Let’s start today’s holiday home tour with my favorite room– the kitchen. I mean, the room where design and food collide. I’m in. You had me at food.  This room is where we spend the majority of the time, and where my kids hang out, so I wanted it to be fun, lively, and kid friendly. […]

As a designer, I’m asked this question a lot: “I don’t see a lot of color in recent styles.  Is color OUT?” First of all, in your own home you can do anything you like! Secondly, while popular styles often uses a neutral background of white, grey or black along with wood tones, it is […]

When you envision “man cave decor”, what images come to mind? Braveheart posters? Kegerators and vinyl furniture in team colors? Well, if that’s what he wants, I say go for it (if you can confine it to the basement or attic, maybe?) But if we expand our thoughts about man caves to include not just […]

It’s a grandma’s decorating 9-1-1! Paula  came to me feeling stuck. She wanted to make this gameroom into a playroom for her grandkids, but couldn’t seem to figure out how to do it since one child was a firetruck-loving boy and one was a princess-loving girl! It is difficult to combine both in one space, […]

“I spent time cleaning for your arrival, so let me show you around my entire house. I will show you my pantry, laundry room, attic crawlspace, garage and work shed, however, there is one room that is off limits. My bedroom is a mess. Let’s just shut the door and pretend it doesn’t exist.”. Okay, […]

“Mirror, mirror, on the wall…” It’s not only in fairy tales that mirrors are magic. Used to advantage, they can pull off some pretty magical effects in your home! Let me show you some examples from my clients’ homes. Mirrors lend their sparkle to a gallery wall. (Have you noticed starburst mirrors everywhere?)  Sure, you […]

My client’s daughter wanted to add some chic to her bland bedroom. She loves turquoise blue and birds. She also wanted a touch of whimsy.  In no time at all, this room went from from DRAB… …to FAB!         Highlights in this redo: -The birds she likes are subtly incorporated. Can you spot all the birds? […]

Our house is finally coming together after a year of building, and I want to take you on a tour and show you my new home reveal! Let’s hit a couple of highlights today! My New Home Reveal: Living Room: Vaulted Ceiling with Beams Designing this space, knew we wanted an open floor plan with tall […]

I. Love. My. Bathroom.⁠ I couldn’t be happier to share my master bathroom retreat reveal with you today. ⁠ My master bathroom is my place to retreat. An oversized freestanding tub and large shower allow me to get away from the stress of the day. I used marble in contrasting shapes and coordinating lighting to […]