Carpet Trends for Your Home
The epitome of comfort flooring, carpet is making a comeback in today’s home remodeling. Carpet is equal parts soft, warm and comfortable. And it has a way of transforming a living area into an inviting space. Carpet Is Cool Again Perhaps due to the crazy year we’ve had, I’m finding more and more homeowners are […]
Pet-Focused Home Renovation Projects
If you’re like me, your pet is part of the family. So why not give your pet their own comfortable living space in your home? I’ve helped customers incorporate simple, inexpensive design ideas as part of their remodeling efforts to create pet-friendly spaces and functional updates. These updates not only pamper pets — they make […]
Tips for Selecting Home Lighting Fixtures
Successful home design is the sum of its parts. Think about putting together a great outfit: You start with basics and then layer on accessories to make it pop. To do home lighting right, that same layering approach is a must. The first step to getting lighting right: Identify your lighting design style. Whether […]
Tile Trends for Your Home Remodel
There’s a good reason why tile is taking over your Pinterest feed: From kitchens and bathrooms to family rooms, tile is a versatile, durable product choice with so many design options. It’s a great way to reflect your unique style personality in your home remodel. Tile Trends in 2021 Here are some of the latest […]
Kitchen Design Trends to Watch
Now more than ever, the kitchen is the heart of the home. While entertaining has been a long-time focus of kitchen remodels — it’s still where our families and friends love to gather — the past 18 months of cooking and working from home has reinforced that a functional kitchen is a priority, too. Keep […]
Timeless vs. Trendy Home Remodeling
For many homeowners, design choices can be overwhelming. Selecting surfaces, fixtures, and colors can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. To make design choices that won’t look outdated five or ten years from now, approach the design selection process by taking a look around you. Which colors and textures in your home do you love? Which pieces (such as furniture and artwork) […]
The Homeowners Guide to Choosing a Kitchen Backsplash
Whether you’re replacing your backsplash as part of a complete kitchen remodel or simply refreshing your above-the-counter space, a new backsplash is a great investment. This update can transform the entire look of your kitchen—and it’s functional, too. The backsplash protects the wall behind the sink and underneath cabinets against water damage from splashing and spills. Beyond its practicality, the kitchen backsplash is prime real estate for expressing […]
How to Add Color to Your Home Remodel for the Most Impact
Spring has sprung. Along with the promise of a new season comes a collective excitement for reviving our homes, fueled by a year spent confined within four walls. If you’re looking for a home refresh, there are few better ways to lift your spirits and express your personality than through color. Color can create a mood. In home design, color can make a small space […]
The Master Bathroom Renovation: Tub or no tub?
We first posted this blog about master bathroom renovation in 2017, with the intent of answering the age-old bathroom design question: Tub or no tub? Now three years later, I’m still getting that same question from homeowners. So, I’ve updated the previous blog to include some up-to-date design details along with new photos. Enjoy! The […]
Here’s What’s In: The Latest Trends In Tile
Go on Houzz or tune into HGTV and it’s right there: Beautiful home renovation inspiration featuring tile. When I meet with customers to talk about design and product selections for their home remodeling projects, tile is usually part of that discussion. From backsplashes to shower enclosures to flooring applications, tile is a versatile product choice […]