Finding Inspiration in Key West As an interior designer based in Long Beach Island, NJ, I am constantly seeking fresh inspiration to bring back to my coastal clients. While the Jersey Shore has its own charm with its classic beach cottages, airy neutrals, and nautical elements, sometimes a change of [...]
How to Budget for a Kitchen Renovation: A Step-by-Step Guide A kitchen renovation can transform your home, making it more functional, stylish, and valuable. However, without proper budgeting, costs can spiral out of control. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you plan and stick to your kitchen renovation budget. Set [...]
What you need to know before you start your kitchen renovation. Remodeling a kitchen is an exciting yet overwhelming process, particularly if it's your first time. The number of decisions can quickly become daunting, from hiring and coordinating contractors to selecting finishes and appliances. Hiring a project manager can be [...]
Choosing the perfect paint color for your next project can be exciting and daunting. The right hue can transform a space, setting the desired mood and complementing your decor. Our interior design firm can guide you through the entire process, but if you want to go through it alone, here [...]
Choosing a workstation sink for your kitchen project: KOHLERK-5540-NA The Profile 33″ Why this one might be the best selection for your kitchen. This undermount stainless steel single bowl sink is a workhorse in any kitchen. It comes with a colander, wash basin, two multi-purpose racks, and a cutting [...]
Choosing a backsplash can make all the difference in a design project. I’ve always said there cannot be two pretty girls in the room! The countertop and the backslash cannot be competing for who’s the prettiest. 🙂 In this case, the leathered black granite took the back seat and [...]
Every piece of furniture selected for a project helps set the tone for your design plan or it can send it crashing! Adding this large-scale libation cabinet to a renovation project certainly set the tone for an industrial vibe. This piece originally viewed on Houzz but sourced locally for [...]
When you cannot find what you’re looking for, design it! During this kitchen renovation there were many design challenges, also referred to as opportunities. The beautiful butcherblock prep island needed legs. There were enough wooden elements already tied to this project, so adding wooded legs seemed redundant. Keeping with [...]
When you hire an interior designer project manager (IDPM), you gain the advantage of having a skilled designer guide you through each decision. Even smaller projects have so many choices that need to be made, sometimes quickly, and changing the decision isn’t always easy and can be very costly. [...]