You may have noticed that banquette seating is a popular kitchen and dining room trend right now and all I can say is - I am loving it! If you have been following me for awhile, you may have already read my Pros and Cons of Banquette Seating. The way I see it, there’s no question that…
If you’re looking for an easy way to add style and function to one of the most used areas of your home, then these narrow console tables for your entryway are going to fit the bill. We often encounter smaller entryways when working with clients that have older homes. Not having storage or a way to make this small space more functional is a daily frustration for many of them. An entryway is the first…
If you’re searching though endless amounts of small chandeliers to find the perfect fit for your bathroom, you are in good company. I am designing my own home right now, and as much fun as that can be, it is also a lot of work! Light fixtures are incredibly important to me and not just for the functional purpose of lighting a room, but for what the right light fixture can do to…
Do you have extra hole in your sink deck that sits there empty? If you do, you’re not alone. We have seen it many times, maybe it has always been empty, or maybe you just aren’t using that old, broken sprayer anymore. Whatever the reason, you don’t have to live with a less-than-beautiful empty hole any longer. We are…
Finding the best laundry room storage ideas is a take I take very seriously. That’s because our laundry rooms are a small space with a big job! Lots of work happens in your laundry room. That’s why simple and effective storage solutions can make a huge difference in the overall function. If you’re looking to add more storage solutions to improve…
True or False: Open shelving isn’t the best solution for every room in the house. I want to get real for a minute. We need to have a heart-to-heart. I care about all of you, and more specifically I care that you have a functional home. Because I care I have to tell you this: Don’t put open shelving in your kitchen…
Our favorite modern matte black kitchen and bathroom faucets and coordinating cabinet hardware to tie it all together!
Workstation kitchen sinks are one of our favorite kitchen trends of 2019! Learn about the best features of workstation sinks and the benefits of adding one to your own home.
Stumped on what to give someone? If you have been racking your brain trying to think of something unique yet practical, we may have the solution for you. Believe it or not, there is a item that everyone can use (and hopefully love!), no matter their age or taste…
Trunks and storage chests have been used for centuries as a functional, and often beautiful, storage option. Over the years, storage trunks have evolved into a wide variety of sizes and shapes for storing items at home and…
Pet gates and baby gates are part of all of our lives at some point or another! For many people those times may even coincide. The problem with many pet and baby gates is that although they may solve one problem, they seem to cause others. They can become a tripping hazard, be unstable…
Fall is here and the leaves are changing, the air is cooler and the days are getting shorter. As winter quickly approaches, we start spending more time indoors and preparing for the holiday season ahead. Especially here in Minnesota, we know all about cold winters and with winter quickly coming, finding comfort in our homes becomes priority…
Could a more organized mudroom mean a happier life? We sure think so! When considering remodeling or building a new home, a mudroom is a must-have for a modern family. Unlike the entryway, where function and style are equally important, in a mudroom function is king. Mudrooms are where we enter and leave our homes the majority of the time. Having a space that offers functional features can make life easier whether you have one or ten (or more!) people in your home…
Trying to find easy ways to update your family room? Then you’re in luck! There are lots of easy ways to breathe new life into this often used, favorite family room! Family rooms are a centerpiece of our homes. They are where we spend time with family and friends, relax after a long day, entertain the kids and enjoy late night movies. All in all, Family rooms get a lot of use! Believe it or not, if you're thinking about updating your own space, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg. There are simple and inexpensive ways to completely transform your space without remodeling, painting, or buying new furniture…
When you go to a restaurant, do you request a table or a booth? We are booth people. There is something so cozy about sitting in a somewhat enclosed space where you aren't having anyone bump into your chair or walk past and listen in as you have a private conversation. Banquette seating refers to benches and other furniture that is often tucked against a wall and may…
Looking for ideas to create your home’s best entryway? The entryway of our home is an area we seem to often overlook. We go through it multiple times a day, heading out in the world to live our lives, welcoming guests into our home to celebrate holidays, and lots of running in and out with pets. It may be one of the most used, yet under appreciated areas in the entire house. Luckily, a few small tweaks to the design in that space can make a world of difference!
My formula for the perfect entryway, no matter the size, is….
Champagne bronze cabinet hardware to match that beautiful champagne bronze faucet - is it possible? Lucky for me (and probably you, if you find yourself here) - IT IS! Here’s is a little bit about how I discovered these amazing champagne bronze hardware options… True Story: I have been planning a fabulous wet bar for our current project for months. I love the look of black and brass, so when I saw an opportunity to do exactly that combination in an upcoming project I was beyond ecstatic! While designing the bar space, I found this beautiful Delta Faucet in Champagne Bronze that…
Have you heard of fandeliers, beautiful ceiling fan chandeliers? The day I discovered them, I almost couldn’t believe my eyes. I asked myself, “Can such a thing really exist?” As a realtor and a designer I meet with a lot of clients and see a lot of homes. The one thing that has stuck out to me recently is the trend of clients putting ceiling fans at the top of their "must-have" list. I'm guessing this comes…
We are always looking for the simplest ways to solve problems. When we were dealing with a small bathroom and trying to figure out the best way to layout the space, we knew we had to put the shower along the window. Although it offers great light and ventilation, this is less than ideal from a privacy standpoint…
We often find our clients feel overwhelmed or confused with planning their kitchen lighting layout during a home remodel. So much so that the words "simple" and "kitchen lighting" might seem like they don't belong in the same sentence. We wanted to create a guide to…
