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What Makes a Home Feel Cohesive (And Why Pinterest Can’t Answer That)
Most of my clients come to me with great taste. They’ve saved the images, they know what they’re drawn to, and they’ve done their homework.What they don’t know, yet, is why all of those good ideas still aren’t coming together in real life. Cohesion Is About Relationships, Not Proximity Cohesion isn’t about buying matching furniture
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Three Decisions You Need Before Framing Goes Up
If you’re beginning construction on a new home, the framing stage can feel like things are finally moving. Walls are going up, rooms are taking shape, and it’s exciting to see your home come to life. But framing is also the point where many homeowners realize they needed to make more decisions earlier. A lot
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Why I Love the End of the Year and the Beginning of a New One
There’s something about the final weeks of the year that always slows me down in the best way. The calendar naturally invites reflection, what worked, what didn’t, what I’m proud of, and what I want to do differently. And then, almost immediately, the new year offers a fresh start. A clean slate. Permission to begin
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Before You Buy — 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Home Renovation
People think renovations go sideways because of the construction… but most of the problems start way before the first hammer swings. The planning stage is where timelines get saved (or wrecked), budgets stay intact (or drift), and confidence either builds or disappears completely. After watching families navigate this process year after year, I’ve noticed the
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The Small Decisions Matter — Hardware Edition
You don’t realize how much attention hardware needs until it’s not given the attention it deserves. Cabinet pulls, knobs, and door levers feel like minor decisions, but you touch them every single day. They need to stand the test of time—functionally and aesthetically. When they’re an afterthought, the whole home feels it. One of the
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What You’re Really Hiring a Designer For (Hint: It’s Not Just the Pretty Stuff)
What You’re Really Hiring a Designer For (Hint: It’s Not Just the Pretty Stuff) Most people assume they’re hiring an interior designer to help pick out paint colors, furniture, and pretty tile. And yes, that’s part of it, but that’s not actually the reason most of my clients hire me. In my experience, there are
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The Truth About Construction Timelines (and How to Stay Sane)
The Truth About Construction Timelines (and How to Stay Sane) If you’re building or renovating a home, there’s a moment where things suddenly feel overwhelming, and it usually comes sooner than you think. It’s not because your builder is doing anything wrong.It’s because no one told you just how many decisions you’d need to make,
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Paint is a Liar: Why Color is Tricky and What to Do About It
Paint is a Liar: Why Color is Tricky and What to Do About It There’s always one room that feels off.You’ve bought beautiful tile, chosen the perfect hardware, even found a sofa you love, but something still isn’t working. Nine times out of ten, the problem is paint. Paint seems simple. You choose a color,
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Designing a Cohesive Home: 3 Mistakes to Avoid
When you walk into a home that just feels right, chances are it wasn’t an accident. A cohesive home has an identity, one that reflects the people living there. It flows room to room, tells a story through a mix of finishes and textures, and feels warm without being overdone. But cohesion doesn’t mean “matching
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What It’s Really Like to Work with a Designer During a Kitchen Renovation
“Is hiring an interior designer really necessary?” I get this question all the time—and honestly, I totally understand why people ask. A kitchen remodel is a big deal. It’s exciting, but also full of decisions, deadlines, and details that can quickly get overwhelming. That’s where a designer comes in. When you work with someone who’s