In our loftiest home-improvement dreams, we all have unlimited project budgets. But for most of us, that’s just not reality. As a designer, I work with homeowners every day to help them balance their wants and needs while keeping the budget in check. Today I want to share my experience and help you design the…
Update your lower level. Ideas for basement flooring, walls and more. Baby, it’s cold outside. This is the time of year when many of us in Northeast Ohio are looking to update our living spaces as we’ll be spending a lot of time indoors for the next few months. I’m getting lots of traffic in…
Has COVID Lockdown Got You Thinking Home Remodeling? We’ve Got Just The Inspiration You Need for a Home Refresh Now more than ever, I really appreciate my home. Like everyone else, I’ve had to slow down and stay put—but the upside of this unexpected change is that it’s allowed me to enjoy the improvements I’ve…
Binge-watching during the COVID-19 shutdown? Follow these trends and tips for displaying your TV If streaming Netflix content is part of your new normal during these uncertain times, we’re right there with you. This blog repost is very much on-point with tips for ways to display your TV—because we all have time to think about…
Planning Makes Perfect: How to Navigate the Remodeling Process You wouldn’t take a weekend road trip without packing an overnight bag. Similarly, you shouldn’t dive into a home remodeling project without planning before the demolition begins. A big part of that preparation is understanding the scope of work—and how that is going to affect life…
Rekindle Your Love for Your Home. During a few recent new-customer meetings, I have had homeowners struggle with the perennial question: Is this renovation project good for resale value? My advice: Do what you love! After all, this is your home. Why not make changes and updates that suit your personal style? Why not…
We all want to make smart investment choices. Whether it’s a college savings plan or a home improvement project, the goal is to get the greatest rate of return. As a designer, too often I see homeowners over-think decisions about their home remodeling projects: Approximately 90% of the jobs that I quote, the first question…
Break out of the armoire: Trends and tips for displaying your TV With the advent of wireless connectivity, the television is no longer relegated to the family room. Families today are enjoying their favorite sitcoms in the kitchen and catching the early morning news in their bathrooms. Here are a few suggestions to harmoniously work…
