Integrating an Elevator into Your Interior Design

Imagine stepping into a lift that mirrors the sophistication of your home’s decor—a seamless blend of design and function. Glorious.   Elevators aren’t just for convenience; they’re an opportunity to enhance the aesthetic of your space. When I design an interior, I see the elevator as a perfect blend of functionality and luxury. Whether you’re considering […]

Transform Your Custom Home with These Luxe Bathroom Design Trends 

We love designing bespoke bathrooms. Envision starting and ending your day surrounded by top-notch fixtures, lush materials, and state-of-the-art technology (which is a big trend in the space right now).  Transforming your bathroom into an amazing sanctuary doesn’t just enhance your daily routine; it adds significant value to your home. In newly built custom homes […]

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2019’s surprising #1 key feature home buyers look for

Earlier in 2019, The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) outlined the top features wanted in a home. According to their report, NAHB asked approximately 4000 home buyers what mattered to them ranking 175 features based on how essential they were to purchasing decisions. The outcome might be more functional than you’d expect. Laundry rooms […]

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How Johanna G. Seldes/IDC tackles space in tight quarters

In a previous blog post, we broke down scale, which basically comes down to the spatial layout of your home. Scale matters with the size of any space, but especially smaller spaces. Whether it’s for budget, aesthetic, or architectural reasons, sometimes you have to work with the space your home came with and sometimes that […]

The Re-Design of the Re-model

The Re-Design of the Re-model We already know there’s a big difference between an interior designer versus an interior decorator. Yet, did you know that there’s a significant difference between a remodel and a renovation? The words are often used interchangeably but in reality, they both have a more nuanced meaning. Let’s unpack those differences […]