A word that’s so overused it’s lost all meaning: luxury. It’s splashed across EVERYTHING now. Luxury dog crates. Luxury ice cube trays. There’s even luxury toilet paper infused with botanical extracts. Somewhere along the way, the word got disconnected from any real meaning. It became a ... Continue Reading
The Surprising History of the Kitchen Island
A family congregates in a Keller, Texas kitchen right before the sun sets. One child is dangling off the side of a 10-foot-long island, animatedly talking about a school project. Another is crouched in front of the under-island beverage fridge, grabbing a drink between algebra problems spread out on ... Continue Reading
Is your kitchen ready for a heatwave?
You’ve survived Fort Worth summers before...but have you ever thought about how much your kitchen helps or hurts your overall comfort? Even if your kitchen doesn’t turn into a sauna every summer, it might be undermining temperature control in your whole home. The kitchen, after all, is the room ... Continue Reading
The 5 Outdoor Living Trends You’ll Actually Use
Let’s step outside, shall we?! The beginning of spring is the right time to talk about this. Sit with me...it’s Sunday evening in Texas. The sun is starting to dip, and your favorite drink is in-hand. And the space you’re in?! It’s not your living room...it’s your outdoor sanctuary. Now, ... Continue Reading
42 Bathroom Design Questions to Avoid Daily Frustration
Last week, I wrote about the 45 question you need to ask (and need to KNOW to ask) to achieve the kitchen design that’s perfect for you. This week, I want to focus on the other most essential room of your home...the bathroom. If your bathroom design doesn’t achieve exactly what you need it ... Continue Reading
45 Kitchen Design Questions to Ask (or Risk Disappointment)
A kitchen should work beautifully, not just look beautiful. Think about it: your kitchen is the MOST functional room in your home. If it doesn’t match your habits, your routine, your way of moving...it doesn’t work!! Not really. It will frustrate you and slow you down and limit you in ways you ... Continue Reading
The Biggest Trends from KBIS 2025—and How to Bring Them Home
Every year, I attend KBIS (the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show). In the world of kitchen and bathroom remodeling, that convention center is where the future takes shape. KBIS is an event where the best of the best showcase their latest innovations in kitchen and bath design, and it’s an industry ... Continue Reading
How to Incorporate Statement Pieces (Like a Professional Interior Designer)
You walk into a home’s entryway and the lighting fixture above immediately draws your eye. The hand-carved wood in the expansive chandelier takes your breath away, and its installation seems to defy gravity itself. Jump to: THAT’S a statement piece. In the living room, you see a ... Continue Reading
