Having a baby is such an exciting time to say the least. One of the things people look forward to is decorating that nursery. Perhaps you have ideas, perhaps you don’t. Maybe the cost you see makes it feel overwhelming. The secret is to start...
As I mentioned last week in How Do You Spa?, for many years my friend and I would frequent a spa with a coastal/beach theme. In many ways I associate a beach theme with relaxation and pampering. When there was an opportunity to create a...
I am in the early phases of a bathroom redesign with a long-time client. She has a hard time defining what she likes. Thankfully we've worked together before, so I have a good feel for her style already. This time we are working on the...
Why Stage a Home when it’s on the market? First impressions are important and lasting. Most buyers look at several houses in a day. It is important that your home be memorable, in a positive way, to make a buyer’s short list. The goal of...
For starters, I agree with Tad Carpenter in his statement "What I love most about my home is who I share it with". Without my family, I won't be happy in any dwelling. But I also love elements of the physical structure we call home...
The built-in kitchen desk. A large number of homes built in Colorado over the last 20+ years include the built-in kitchen desk. I'm curious to know how many people really utilize this space. Do you use it, or does it accumulate the family stuff? Is...
My number one pet peeve in bedrooms: no headboard. No matter what else you do to a bedroom, the lack of a headboard makes the room feel unfinished. When I say "headboard", it doesn't have to be defined as an intricately carved piece of wood...
My specialty is Residential Interior Design. However, venturing off of that path and onto an occasional commercial project can be a wonderful challenge and way to get the creative juices flowing. When you add that with college student clientele and a restauranteur who thinks way...
No matter the style of your decor, mixing finishes (wood, metal, or both) works beautifully – when it’s done intentionally. You may feel a bit intimated at first, but once you see the room coming together you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Here are some examples of...
It’s often noted that many interior design trends follow that of designer fashion. We often see colors, elements and textures come off the runway and into the home season after season. Interior, textile and furniture designers take the brilliant collections from fashion houses such as...
I often see photos of painted floors in blogs, magazines and on Pinterest. However, this is not something that I see often in person and as an Interior Designer. That has a lot to do with the Denver & Boulder Colorado markets in which I...
Last week I wrote about using sofas, loveseats, settees and benches as banquettes. This week I pay homage to the built-in banquettes. Enjoy! I'll start with 2 photos from Candice Olson. This dramatic red velvet tufted banquette that goes right up to the ceiling is the...