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. (…)
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. (…)