Their new home was finally finished, and they loved it. But as soon as my clients moved in, they realized it needed—something. It lacked those finishing touches that take a new build from “OK, it’s done” to “Oh, wow, I’m in LOVE with my new home!” The living room. You know, it was fine: nice […]
Virtual Design You say you’re in the market for a room redo–or two? Pretty soon, actually. And, BTW, you may not be able to do everything on your wish list all at once. Oh, and of course you need it to be A-F-F-O-R-D-A-B-L-E. No problem! At Courtney Warren Home, you’ve got options. Introducing DIY design. […]
Inquiring minds want to know- do you how to pick a paint color? That’s why I’ve been busy answering readers’ questions during my Ask a Designer Week on Facebook. For example, if you join my Facebook Group, you can see my post from Ask a Designer Day 1: Are Accent Walls OUT? See it here. […]
Updated Spring 2025 Living the Dream at Round Top, Texas: A Feature in Country Home Magazine A No-Makeup Day to a Dream-Come-True Moment Most days, I’m just handling business—no makeup, just getting things done. But then, SHAZAM! Some days feel like a dream come true! This week is one of those: I’m being featured […]
I’ve been busy with soooo many things, including Ask a Designer Week on Facebook. Your burning design questions ANSWERED! Did you see my Facebook post about accent walls? If not, catch it here. (And yes, your accent wall could even be your CEILING! I promise.) I have a friend who moved into a 1970’s home […]
Did you see my recent spot on Fox 4 Good Day about decorating kids’ rooms? If not, catch it here! Got problems doing rooms for the pint-sized people in your household? It’s a challenge to decorate kids’ bedrooms because round and round we go: they want the latest cartoon series characters or superhero on every […]
Spring cleaning time is here, and if anything makes you want a bathroom remodel it’s trying to get that old tile and vanity looking new. Well, ok, maybe you’d settle for just “better”. But if you’ve come to the realization that it may be time to, um, throw in the towel on that aging bath […]
Round Top Antiques: UPDATED SPRING 2025 Round Top Antiques As an interior designer, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “How do you stay looking so young?” Oh. Wait. That’s not right. It is actually, “Where are your favorite places to shop?” ROUNDTOP ANTIQUE SHOW IN TEXAS While I love frequenting […]
Now, you may think you know what a “modern” house looks like. Or say, a “farmhouse”. But if we throw “eclectic” into the mix, am I really messing with your head? Trust me, the results we achieved in my clients’ home with this gorgeous style mash-up speak for themselves. Walk with me through some befores […]
Several seasons of HGTV’s Fixer Upper later, we still can’t seem to get enough of the iconic style of the show’s co-host and designer, Joanna Gaines. As a designer, it’s absolutely the most fun kind of work to create lovely, livable spaces for my clients, whether through full-on renovation/remodels or simple updates. I find inspiration from […]