There’s something irresistible about design pieces with history. Maybe it’s the charm of wood that has already lived a lifetime (or several). Or maybe it’s the sparkle of a chandelier that lit dinner parties a century ago. Or perhaps it’s a family heirloom that tells a story near and dear to ... Continue Reading
Back to School: Room-by-Room Design Ideas That Make School Easier
Every parent wants the best for their kids, at home and in school. You drive across town for the right after-school activities...you sign them up for tutoring...you stock up on healthy snacks and fresh supplies. Y’all are in the thick of that now, because we’re well into back to school ... Continue Reading
The 6 Design Flaws Hiding in Almost Every Laundry Room
Not every homeowner puts “laundry room redesign” at the top of the wish list. Kitchen? Absolutely! Bathrooms? Now more than ever! But the laundry room? That’s the space that usually gets whatever’s left over...leftover square footage, leftover cabinetry, leftover thought. Is that right? Is ... Continue Reading
Invisacook and the Discreet Luxury of Invisible Cooking Surfaces
There’s a kitchen revolution happening. You know how that buzzword, “quiet luxury,” that’s filled your feed lately? Well, there’s something specific happening VERY quietly in the luxury market that you really, really should know about. I call this revolution “quiet” because it’s not ... Continue Reading
Why Our Website Won the Texas Association of Builders’ STAR Award
Every year, the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) holds its prestigious Star Awards to recognize excellence in the building and remodeling industry. The categories span the full spectrum of what builders and remodelers do. We’ve won Star Awards before, like with the full bathroom remodel ... Continue Reading
The New Language of Luxury Fireplaces: 9 Design-Forward Statements
Take a long, honest look at your fireplace. The surround. The shape. The material. The way it blends in...or doesn’t. And how about the way you feel when it’s lit? Now, think of the next guests who will walk into that room. Do they notice the fireplace? Like it? Ignore it? Do you even ... Continue Reading
Why We Obsess Over Mirrors (and 20 Ways to Use Mirrors in Your Home)
Why did you click to read about mirrors? Mirror content is everywhere. Articles, videos, Instagram feeds and Pinterest boards. We eat it up!! But why? Maybe it’s psychology...mirrors double what we see, and we love spaces that feel like more than they are. Mirrors also offer us light where ... Continue Reading
The Best Countertop Material for Your Kitchen or Bath
When I set up a poll recently on the number-one reason why homeowners choose one countertop material over another, the top answer was “look.” Right after that was “price.” You aren’t surprised. I wasn’t, either. But that logic is missing a HUGE component...the one that actually comes ... Continue Reading