Wallpaper can completely change the feeling of a room. It can bring in color, add pattern, create depth, or make a space feel more personal. But when we use custom wallpaper, we aren’t starting with a pattern and trying to make it work in the room. We start with the room itself. The architecture, the…
Whether you’re planning a renovation, building a new home, or simply trying to figure out what you love, our Design Style Quiz can help you narrow it down. And the best part? You don’t need to have the perfect design vocabulary to get started. Just answer a few simple questions about the spaces, materials, colors,…
Phase 2 of renovation… demo and planning phase. As you probably are aware, I am a planner! Planning not only makes me sleep better at night but also makes the job go faster, saving time and money. As a quick recap…On a Saturday, we moved my youngest child into her first apartment. On Sunday we…
We’ll follow our Founder, Amy Dutton’s second-floor renovation this spring and summer. First up: an introduction to the project! Read Amy’s narrative below: As my husband and I are empty nesting—for the fourth time—I am tackling renovating the second floor, which houses three bedrooms, a family room, and a bathroom. I’m trying to get this…
Curious about how we price our home design Finish Collections, a.k.a. interior design packages? We base these prices on how we would invoice a custom interior design client, which means that we price based on hourly work. For each tier of Finish Collection, we computed how many hours actually go into designing that room, then…
When you start planning a construction or renovation project, one of the biggest questions is always cost. Why does your contractor need your materials and finishes list before they can give you an accurate price? The short answer is that it’s the only way to ensure your bid will be valid and fall within 90…
If you’re preparing for a renovation and need new cabinetry, it’s worth taking time to understand how cabinets are built, priced, and installed. Cabinetry has many moving parts—literally—and knowing the differences between box-store cabinets, cabinet shops, and semi-custom options can help you make the right decision for your space, budget, and long-term needs. Start with…
Are you getting ready to paint during your home renovation? If so, the first thing you are considering is the paint color, and I have some color selection tips & tricks for you, so here we go! Long and short, paint selection can be fun and frustrating at the same time. Remember that it’s a…
When considering and trying to define your interior style, we will always direct you to Pinterest. Here you will find a world of visual inspiration at your fingertips with a powerful algorithm for creating more ideas for you. While some may think Pinterest is immaterial, we’re here to tell you that designers were already creating…