When tasked with refreshing the kitchen of our client's Connecticut vacation home, I had many ideas on how to open the space and update the design. With all projects, there are several objectives and challenges faced. For this home, the client requested we add light, create additional storage, and ... READ the POST
An Interior Designer’s guide to displaying artwork
Each January marks a period of renewal. Our homes have hushed; decorations stuffed back into their chests, and kitchens pieced back together. We are left with a long season of cold weather, and extra time to over-analyze the décor in our house. As a designer, I see displaying artwork as the most ... READ the POST
My Timeless Go-To Color Palette – Blue & White
When I supply new clients with their style questionnaire, the most common answer I find scrawled beneath the question Favorite Colors? is Blue. I’ve designed a countless number of spaces incorporating the hue. But rich colors need to be balanced with neutrals… and it’s only natural to pair the ... READ the POST
10 Holy Grail Pieces Designers Love
In my many years of designing homes, I have noted a shared affinity for particular items among the design community. Some of them expected, some far from normal, and some are, in my opinion, life necessities. If you were hoping for some bizarre shopping spree inspiration today, look no further than ... READ the POST
Paint Colors for a Happier 2022
It’s no revelation that color is closely connected to emotion. In my clients’ and friends' collective quests for happy homes, I am often asked about paint colors. I like Benjamin Moore paint colors and want to share a handful that I have loved using lately. Dallas preservationist and Realtor ... READ the POST
