Giving a Home Some New Love

Sometimes a house just needs a little loving to bring it back to the best version of itself. I have been working on the renovation of a Dutchess County home that I have grown to love. The project is taking shape and I wanted to give you a sneak peak at the progress. The home is situated on 85 acres [...]

How to Use Shades of Gray in Your Home

Let's talk about gray or as the British prefer - grey. Either works for me. Such a short simple word for a neutral color certainly carries a lot of weight: it's actually a verb, noun and an adjective!; most recently associated with a steamy book series and movie, and; worthy of many, many articles including this Washington Post piece "The Gloomiest Color on [...]

My Designs on a Summer Vacation

Last summer we treated ourselves to our first family European vacation. It was an amazing 10 days traveling through Italy, Turkey and Croatia. This summer, let's just say - it's complicated. With both of our kids doing a variety of sports and sports related camps, we have not been able to plan out a long stretch of time to get away. [...]

Taking a Home from Before to Happily Ever After

I recently completed a redesign of a home in Summit, NJ that was featured in East Coast Home & Design's article "Style Overhaul: Antique and Modern Mix in New Jersey" . When I first met with the homeowners, they wanted to update the look of their home which was decorated in a more formal style. I often see young couples design their [...]

Favorite Bathroom Design Tips

Bathrooms can be complicated. Designing a bathroom is kind of like designing for a boat - there is limited space, a need for a lot of storage, and water is a key consideration. I love bathroom design challenges, as they are one of the most frequently used rooms in the home. There are so many factors to keep in mind [...]

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