Budget There are two main areas to focus on when it comes to a budget. If you are hiring a contractor or design-build firm directly, be sure to be open and honest about budget starting with the first phone call. The budget shouldn’t be a closely guarded secret. Ideally, the budget should be … [Read more...] about Top 5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring a Designer or Contractor
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Interior Design Behind the Scenes
In this article, I will describe some of the various steps a client may experience in working with a Design-Build firm for a typical remodeling project. After the initial meeting and a measure of the project space, I render a scaled floor plan of the existing space and then the proposed space, … [Read more...] about Interior Design Behind the Scenes
Project Profile: Philip Kitchen Remodel
This job is a kitchen remodel (with some surprise structural work) that took this kitchen from 1984 to the present. The homeowners bought this house knowing that it didn't fit their style, and they knew they wouldn't be able to call this house a true "home" until they could put their creative … [Read more...] about Project Profile: Philip Kitchen Remodel
Understanding Your Role in the Design-Build Process
Understanding Your Role in the Design-Build Process You’re going to undertake a home remodeling project and you’ve settled on a Design-Build Firm to execute the work and turn your dream into reality. How do you help to ensure the project goes well and the finished product is everything you hoped … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Role in the Design-Build Process
How to Style A Kitchen Like A Pro
How to Style A Kitchen Like A Pro The last step of a kitchen remodel is often the most overlooked one—styling your space. By styling, I mean accessorizing the space and bringing it to life. You could have the most beautiful Carrara marble countertops and the perfect herringbone … [Read more...] about How to Style A Kitchen Like A Pro
The Basics of Interior Lighting Design
The Basics of Interior Lighting Design Interior lighting is vital to the overall interior design of your home. In fact, it is arguably the most significant factor of the interior design; your home’s “atmosphere” will be created by the types of light fixtures used and how they’re placed. It’s … [Read more...] about The Basics of Interior Lighting Design