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. (…)
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. (…)