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Client Questions | Where Should I Splurge vs Save?
One of the first conversations I have with clients is about priorities. Because almost every project has a budget.And good design is rarely about spending the most everywhere—it’s about spending intentionally. I always use the phrase “rob Peter to pay Paul.” Meaning sometimes we spend less in one area so we can prioritize the parts
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Behind the Design | Marble vs Quartzite
Choosing between marble and quartzite is one of the most common conversations I have with clients during the selection process. And usually, the answer isn’t as simple as which one is “better.”It’s more about how you want your home to feel and how you want the materials to live over time. Marble Marble has a
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Trends | What I’m Seeing Shift in Interior Design This Summer
Trends move faster than ever now, and honestly, I think homeowners are exhausted by it. One minute something is everywhere online, and the next minute people are panicking that it already feels dated. Because of that, one of the biggest shifts I’m seeing this summer is clients becoming far more intentional about the decisions they
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Behind the Design | The Schedules That Keep Everything on Track
When people think about construction, they picture the visible progress, framing, drywall, cabinetry going in. But what actually keeps a project running smoothly behind the scenes? Schedules. Not timelines, but detailed, organized documents that communicate exactly what is going where, how it’s installed, and what decisions have already been made. Because during construction, there are
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Client Questions | When Should I Hire a Designer?
This is one of the most common questions I get, and usually it’s asked a little too late. Not in a dramatic way. Just in a “we’ve already made a few decisions and now something feels off” kind of way. So here’s the honest answer: Earlier than you think. Most people wait until something feels
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Travel Notes | Charleston, South Carolina
A girls trip to Charleston, planned by a friend who has loved it for years, which meant expectations were quietly high from the start. Not in a checklist kind of way, but in the I know this place is going to wow me kind of way. And it did. Not because of any one landmark
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Behind the Design | What Really Happens During the Construction Phase
When most people think about interior design, they picture the finished space, the cabinetry, the lighting, the materials all working together. But the part that actually determines how well that final result comes together?Construction. This is where the design either holds up… or quietly falls apart. So I want to walk you through what really
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Behind the Design | Lighting Heights
Lighting placement is one of those details that seems small—but it’s the difference between a space feeling effortless or slightly off. There are standard guidelines I use as a starting point, but the goal is never to follow rules blindly. It’s to make lighting feel right in the space. How I Plan It Before we
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Behind the Design | Countertop Edges
Countertop Edges: What’s Standard, What’s Worth the Upgrade, and What Most People Don’t Know When most people think about countertops, they’re focused on the material and color. But one of the details that quietly changes everything is the edge profile. It’s subtle, but it’s one of those decisions that can make your kitchen feel either
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Behind the Design | Cabinet Hardware & Placement
Cabinet hardware is one of those decisions that seems small — until it isn’t. It’s touched every single day. It’s at eye level. It reflects character. It can lean modern, traditional, playful, or refined with just a slight shift in shape or finish. And placement? Placement is what makes it feel intentional instead of accidental.