Revealing our jungle themed nursery has been a year in the making! As soon as we found out we were adding a little one to our family, we started dreaming about what style nursery we would want to create for them. We landed on a jungle nursery design because we loved being able to incorporate both animals and greenery into our space - two of our…
Is an in-shower foot rest on your wish list for your perfect shower? If your answer is yes, you’re definitely not alone! Recently we have noticed more clients requesting to add foot rests into their shower designs which inspired us to look more the options available for them to consider. An In-shower foot rest is one small thing that can make a huge difference in the comfort and enjoyment of using a shower because…
If you’re currently remodeling and thinking about soffits, you’re probably wondering whether the soffits be painted the ceiling color or the wall color. We hear our clients ask this question all the time and that’s exactly why we knew we needed to bring the discussion here. Soffits are part of so many homes. They can be used as a decorative feature in certain places, but their practical purpose is typically to hide mechanicals, beams, and other necessary items that impact the function of your home. When clients ask us what color their soffits should be, our answer…
Got a basement stairway with limited lighting, low ceilings and tight spaces? We have some ideas that might help cure your basement lighting woes. Over the years we have seen it all when it comes to basements. Especially when it comes to older homes, most basements were never planned to actually be finished spaces. They were thought of as a place for storage and maybe laundry - not a spot to invest much time or money. For that reason they can often feel like an afterthought or a disregarded part of the home, which makes for an unpleasant experience when trying to use it for everyday purposes or even finish it into extra living space. Low headroom and tight staircases…
I am so excited to walk you through the kitchen, family room, and dining room before and afters for one of our recent remodel projects! This project was a large one, with the two upper floors both getting remodeled with stunningly beautiful results. We had so much fun working with the homeowner to create a space that uniquely represented the style and feel that they envisioned. This kitchen is a lovely mis of clean lines and cool tones with texture and warmth from wood accents…
Do you have gaps between the tile and your bathroom shower head or trim kit? This can be common when you’re replacing a faucet and shower head but not redoing the tile. Believe it or not, it can also come up as an issue when installing new tile as well! Sometimes even the best installers can make an error in their tile cuts and leave too large of a space around a shower head, trim kit, or tub faucet. When redoing the tile is not an option, you’re then faced with the problem of how to cover those spaces between the tile and shower head…
Overhead garage storage can be a livesaver when you want to make the most of every inch of space to keep things organized. Making use the your overhead ceiling space in the garage can get things off the floor and nearly double your storage capacity! With options to store just about anything you have lying around, overhead garage organization systems are an easy choice to make. Most of us are spending more time at home…
If you’re looking into replacement countertops options for your bathroom vanity, you are in good company. Right now I have two vanities in my own home that have needed a new tops to update the countertops that have lived a good life in my bathrooms for years. As I was dreaming, planning, and searching, I realized that many of you are probably in the same boat. For myself, I have done the process of finding new vanity countertops…
Double pocket doors are one of my favorite things to use in homes, but finding the right double pocket door hardware can prove to be somewhat complicated. Double pocket doors are like french doors in that they offer a unique look to the overall design of the space where they are used, along with needing their own unique door handles and locks. If you have never had them…
Who else loves the Benjamin Moore Historical Color Collection? There are so many wonderful colors in this collection that can work well in every style and age of home. From a home built in 1900 to one built in 2020, these colors don’t become…
If you’re wondering what to do with your old furniture that you no longer love, you might want to consider updating that furniture to give it new life! Furniture styles come and go and as the years go on your tastes or lifestyle may have changed. When your current furniture is feeling old or not quite “you” anymore, it is probably time for a refresh. Instead of shelling out thousands to replace every piece of furniture in your home, there are easy ways for you to bring a new style and life to your older…
Welcome to our list of all the must-have things you need to get your home ready for a new puppy! Planning for a new dog is a lot like planning for a baby. The difference is, of course, that your new puppy will be up and running right away. That means that they not only need food and toys, they also need a safe and comfortable environment to be their rambunctious selves. Just like so many people right…
If you’re ready to find ways to get rid of your popcorn ceilings, you’re not alone. When working with clients, one thing we almost always hear is that they want to say goodbye to this bumpy ceiling texture for good. With so much dislike for popcorn ceilings, we have a few go-to options we can offer to revamp the ceilings while updating the look…
Sometimes it is the small details in a remodel - like choosing your cap molding for a tile wainscoting in your bathroom - that can feel the hardest! I can personally attest to this very fact as I was planning my own bathroom design. Choosing the floor and wall tile was a breeze because I have a love for herringbone and always knew I would do that on the floors. The natural choice for the bathroom’s tile wainscoting was a subway tile, in this case a large format subway tile…
Enjoying the outdoors is infinitely easier when you have the right mosquito control products to keep the bugs away. As soon as the weather starts warming up, we get excited for patio season. The idea of grilling outside and relaxing on the porch or patio is something we look forward to all winter long! Then the time comes and the first evening outside we quickly remember how uninvited guests can really ruin a party - specifically mosquitoes! An evening outside…
If you’re looking for a really simple way to make your cabinetry look high-end and custom for less, then you need to check out cabinet hardware backplates. With tons of options available for every aesthetic, this small investment can pay out big dividends in style and "WOW factor! If you have been with me for awhile, you will know that cabinet hardware is one of my very favorite things. Knobs and pulls are truly the jewelry of any room! For kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, to built-ins and bars, there are so…
If you’re wondering what size pulls you should choose for your cabinets, you have come to the right place. When doing kitchen and bathroom remodels, cabinet hardware is something that is always an important thing to consider. Pulls are like jewelry that complete the look of a space by adding that finishing touch to the design. When working with clients, they often ask our opinion about choosing the right size…
When planning home improvements, knowing your potential for return on the investment can often inform your decision. This is especially true if you plan to sell within the next 5-10 years, as certain improvements can show to pay off in a big way. As a savvy homeowner, you want numbers, as those educate your final decision about which projects to spend on and where you can save. In order to…
If you’re looking for creative design inspiration to give you bathtub tile ideas, you have come to the right place! Planning a bathroom remodel has so many moving parts, and choosing tile can be one of the most fun to do! Tiling a bathtub surround can really set the tone for the look of a bathroom. Tile around the tub has the ability to create a bold statement, a clean contemporary feel, or really anything that you can dream up for your bathroom design! With so many possibilities for tile designs, it might be…
If replacing your toilet flush lever is on your “to-do” list, then we can help! One day I went to flush the toilet in my main floor powder room and nothing happened. I pushed the lever down over and over, but no flush! Confused and a little annoyed, I lifted the top off the toilet tank to discover the plastic piece attached to the chain that lifts the flapper to flush the toilet had completely snapped off where it connects to the handle…
