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...
Dec 29, 2014 | Design Tips
I didn’t grow up with my mom’s friends all using interior designers, and I sometimes wonder if people really understand the process and the value associated with the use of a designer to help you with your interiors, whether it be an update, or the design...
Dec 16, 2014 | Design Styles, Design Tips
Throughout the holiday season, nothing feels more cozy than snuggling up next to a warm fireplace on a cold winter’s night. Even in the desert of Arizona, a lit fireplace can warm up a room in more ways than one. In my last post, I discussed some of my best tips...
Oct 23, 2014 | Design Styles, Design Tips
As architects and interior designers, we are regularly called upon to define a style. We have fun making up “titles” to describe what might be an unlikely combination of design elements and historic periods that somehow work together and beg to be described. ...
Oct 22, 2014 | Design Tips, Fresh Take
In 2014, we have constantly seen new home gadgets hit the marketplace and customers can’t wait to get their hands on the latest and greatest out there. The home is no exception. Some of the latest gadgets seek to simplify daily life for homeowners and are...