Aug 15, 2016 | Design Tips
We’re excited to share this recent piece on Houzz covering the typical stages of a home remodeling project, including the nitty-gritty behind the scenes work that contractors perform including HVAC, electrical and plumbing. Our Calm Contemporary home remodel was...
May 31, 2016 | Design Tips
In the layout of our family rooms, there are 3 strategic players vying for attention, and in true American fashion, we want ALL of them ALL of the time: (1) the View, (2) the Fireplace and (3) the TV. How to have all 3 directly in front of you at the same time? Well,...
May 24, 2016 | Design Tips
In this video segment from ABC15′s Sonoran Living Live, Janet provides some design tips during a segment called “Splurge or Save? 6 Designer Tips for Making Your Home Look Luxe for Less”. She discusses how to build up from the floor to create a design foundation for a...
Jun 15, 2015 | Design Tips
It isn’t a secret that hardwood flooring can set a beautiful foundation for the design of a home. Since the flooring of a new-build or remodel is such an integral part of the design, it’s important to choose the right hardwood from the beginning. When I...
Jun 1, 2015 | Design Tips
You’ve probably heard us touting the benefits of a good design team who is working as “one” on behalf of our clients a few times before…but we can’t emphasize it enough. Just as a team of horses who are pulling in different directions wouldn’t make much progress, a...
Apr 22, 2015 | Design Tips
As an interior designer, I’ve seen it all when it comes to good and bad design over the years. What often starts off as a design trend to follow can easily turn into a “mistake” over time. Believe me, there are a lot more than 5 mistakes you can make...
