Insights & Info
A collection of quick reads
Why I Don't Encourage My Clients to Follow Design Trends
Trends are fun, accessible, and easy to participate in. So why don’t I encourage my clients to follow them? Simply put, the more “on-trend” elements used in a project, the more dated the room becomes. (…) This is not to say that I won’t incorporate trends into the design if that’s what makes the homeowners happy. My work is about collaboration and elevating the ideas that my clients may have. (…)
How I Help My Clients Avoid Decision Fatigue
Because I want the design process to be as enjoyable and efficient as possible, I have developed my process to minimize the number of decisions my clients need to make.
How do I do that? By presenting the product choices holistically. (…)
Why Decorating with Antiques, Vintage Items, and Family Treasures is So Important
(…) I recommend most rooms have at least one antique, vintage item, or family treasure of sorts. (Don’t stop reading! Hear me out.) Often times clients associate those words with broken, dusty, or kitschy items. But that’s not the way it has to be. It is possible to incorporate antiques and sentimental items in a purposeful and beautiful way that looks elevated. It just takes a trained eye and a little courage. (…)
Why Embracing Juxtaposition in Interior Design Projects Matters
My favorite technique at every stage of the design process is to use juxtaposition. (…)
Juxtaposition is the practice, or as far as I’m concerned—the art—of pairing opposite, dissimilar, or non-matching items to create a contrasting effect. It is the most enjoyable and interesting way to bring energy into a design. And it keeps a room from feeling flat. (…)
What to Know When Talking About Money With Your Designer
Most clients feel uncomfortable discussing the money they plan to spend on an interior design project. No matter how much or how little that amount might be, I can usually see their body language change and hear the reservation in their voice when I say the words “money” or “cost.” After a lot of questions and discussions with colleagues, I’ve deduced a few reasons for this might be… (…)
Why Choosing Paint Color is So Difficult for Homeowners
Have you ever chosen the perfect paint color… that you realized wasn’t so perfect after you spent the time and money to paint it all over your walls? You are not alone.
As with most aspects of interior design, color is much more technical than the average person realizes. Simply put, there’s a reason artists and designers spend entire semesters at the college level mixing paint colors and learning about color properties. (…)
7 Reasons to Blend Design Styles in Your Home Renovation or Redecoration Project
The concept of using more than one design style in a renovation or redecoration project is a no-brainer for some and a hard sell for others. I think with the latter group, they picture a busy and inharmonious room when they hear “blending of styles.” But I’m here to tell you that is not the case, and there are quite a few good reasons to utilize more than one design style. (…)