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
Design Upgrades Making Your Home the Best Place to Entertain
You know the feeling...there are homes where you instantly feel welcome, taken care of, and impressed. The lights are warm and wine is already open. Someone ushers your coat to a place you don’t even have to think about, and before you know it, you host glides you from conversation to ... Continue Reading
Wine Cellar Ideas That Redefine How You Store (and Savor) Wine
Wine lovers...or oenophiles, for the fancy connoisseurs...you already know the essentials of a good wine cellar. Right? ✔️Cool and stable temperatures, the right humidity, and a space shielded from UV light. You’ve done research because your collection is something you pride and savor. Admit ... Continue Reading
The First 10 Seconds: 12 Entryway Ideas That “Wow”
When someone walks through your front door, they form an impression. An instant one. Before they even know what words they’d use to describe it. Your guests notice what the airfeels like...and whether there’s a place to set their bag. They feel welcomed, or they feel nothing. In the first TEN ... Continue Reading