Need a “refresh” in a room? A fresh coat of paint can go a long way…but in some cases, a rug can go even further. Rugs ground a space (literally and emotionally). Without them, certain rooms will feel incomplete or visibly cold. Selecting a rug isn’t as easy as choosing a color or pattern, ... Continue Reading
What Emotion Really Turns a House Into a Home?
Do you have a house or a home? It’s an old question. You’ve heard it before, probably in some feel-good TV commercial or on an uber-dramatized home remodel show!! “A house is four walls...A home is what you make it.” A home, we say, is made of memories...of people...of joy. But let me ... Continue Reading
How to Design a Home Gym You’ll Actually Use
A cozy reading nook invites you to sit down with a book. Just like a kitchen island with barstools becomes the heart of everygathering, even when there’s formal seating feet away. That’s not a coincidence. A space designed right guides your behavior without you even realizing it. It makes ... Continue Reading
Is Your Bedroom Restful, or Just Decorated?
Let me ask you something. When you think about your bedroom, is it the place you crash in? The place you veg? A place that’s comfortable because it’s familiar? Or, could you genuinely say that it’s a “sanctuary?” ...We use that word a lot in remodeling: sanctuary. And that’s because it’s ... Continue Reading
It’s Not Your Furniture—It’s the Sound Acoustics That Are “Off!”
From furniture replacement to finish materials, acoustics are a HUGE part of how a space “feels.” But since we can’t see acoustics...it’s hard for us to put our finger on why something seems “off.” Even if you design a perfect space with clean lines, custom furniture, and the ideal layout for ... Continue Reading
The ROI Trap: What Local Homeowners Are Missing
If you aren’t selling your home, why would you remodel like you are?! You might think, “uh, well, I want to be smart with my money.” Of COURSE you do. You should know, though, what you’re spending your money for in a remodel. Is it really for ROI (return on investment)? If you’re selling ... Continue Reading
12 Ways Luxury Homes are Reimagining Natural Light
Few things affect how we feel at home as profoundly as natural light. In fact, natural light has been linked to better sleep, increased productivity, reduced stress, and improved immune function... ...But, while those facts are compelling, they’ve also become a bit...common knowledge!! ... Continue Reading
How High-End Interiors Make You Feel—Literally
At some point, you’ve thought your home needed more or less of something, like color. Or maybe more décor, or less clutter. Or more lighting, or better lighting. But what if the real factor making your home feel flat and uninspired wasn’t visual, but sensorial? You might not have just needed more ... Continue Reading