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The Elegant Beauty of Arches

Whether you're designing your home from the ground up, remodeling your existing space, or simply redecorating within - homeowners are no longer satisfied with living the cookie-cutter-lifestyle in a one-size-fits-all floor plan. Embellishing, enhancin... Read >

Master Bathroom Renovation - Why To Create A Concept First

I've lost count but I've probably designed close to one hundred bathrooms over the years. They've come in all shapes, sizes and budgets, yet at the end of the day each of my clients share one common goal: To re-design their tired, dingy and dated master ... Read >

2011 Home Design Color Trends

As a Designer it's so important to be well versed on all upcoming home design and renovation trends - from building trends to paint colors and everything in between. Benjamin Moore's 2011 Color Forecast was released to Architects and Designers last month... Read >

Home Design - What's Hot For 2011

Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that a year ago I wrote an article "What's Hot And What's Not For 2010". I had such a huge response to this piece that I thought it was only fitting to share a similar version of the home building, renovation and des... Read >

New Remodeling Trends For 2011

Interior architecture and design is a continually evolving industry. Just like fashion, we can't help but notice the ever-changing design trends of the season particularly when magazines, newspapers and television shows keep us abreast as to what's hot a... Read >

5 Ways ToTake Your Home From Bleak To Chic This Winter

With the temperatures plummeting and blizzards pounding the Midwest, now is the best time to escape indoors to your own private winter hide-away. It's easy to cozy up your home with some chic and affordable finds to suit your family's lifestyle and your ... Read >

Renovating Your Master Bath For Maximum Profit

When you live in a home long enough, eventually some neglected areas will beg to be repaired, upgraded or completely remodeled - the basic wear and tear of the property. I met with a woman this week who had uncovered some mold in her master bath and sinc... Read >

Interior Design Tips - Downsizing Inside And Out

According to the National Association of Home Builders, single-family homes are continuing to get smaller and all indicators show this trend is likely to continue. So it only makes sense that this trend applies to the interior of your home as well. Wh... Read >

The Benefits Of Adding Skylights To Your Home Renovation

I just left a friend's most charming home. It was overflowing with character and graced by an incredible French antique furniture collection. Each piece was highlighted by an inordinate amount of natural light flooding through each space. This quain... Read >

Smart Closet Designs For Two

Planning the perfect closet is never an easy task particularly when having to share with your spouse. More often than not, one partner has much more "inventory" shall we say than the other and rarely are they willing to sacrifice an inch of linear space... Read >

7 Tips To Consider When Designing Your Ultimate Outdoor Escape

Outdoor kitchens and living spaces are gaining in popularity particularly in parts of the country with more temperate climates. Summer is just around the corner and if you love entertaining family and friends, what better way to make that happen, than by... Read >

Calculating How Much Paint To Buy

Whether you're painting the interior of your home yourself or hiring a professional to help, estimating how much paint to buy in advance will save you valuable time and money. It's an easy process involving 3rd grade math skills - which I'm sure many of ... Read >

An Outdoor Lover's Paradise

Summer is just around the corner and everyone is anxious to spend some serious time outside enjoying the warmer days and evenings with family and friends. Here in Southern California warm summer weather tends to last a good 7 months or so - substantially... Read >

How To Identify Your Home's Best And Worst Features Before You Sell

1. ANALYZE THE SPACE - Walk through your home and look at each room in the context of the overall property. - Is your kitchen very dark and compartmentalized with an inefficient floor plan and layout? - Are the cabinets just worn out and refused to st... Read >

Your Retreat, Your Sanctuary, Your Home: Part I

When I design a home, it's my desired goal to create a personal experience, inspired atmosphere and enhance my client's quality of life. Developing a plan that integrates the interior with the exterior and invigorates a daily renewal of mind, body and spi... Read >