Kitchen Refresh vs. Kitchen Remodel – How to Decide
I consult with clients every year who are trying to answer the question: do I completely remodel my kitchen or refresh my kitchen without remodeling? It’s a very common dilemma …
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Building a Not So Big House: Five Crucial Mindset Shifts to Make First
My first foray into interior design was as an assistant in the kitchen and bath department at the Great Indoors in Chandler, Arizona. I worked weekday evenings, and it could …
Six of the Best Wall Paint Colors to Make Honey Oak Trim Look Great
Every week, I receive emails and comments from people who need help picking wall paint colors to work with their honey oak trim and cabinetry. A few years ago, I …
Transform Your Honey Oak Home with These Six Lovely Light Beige Paint Colors
Every week, I receive emails and comments from people who need help picking paint colors to work with their honey oak trim and cabinetry. A few years ago, I wrote …
Five Beautiful Benjamin Moore Paint Colors for Honey Oak Trim & Cabinets
Every week, I receive emails and comments from people who need help picking paint colors to work with their honey oak trim and cabinetry. A few years ago, I wrote …
What’s Keeping Me Sane Right Now
Let’s get real here for a minute. Life looks a lot different today than it did a week ago. It’s unrecognizable from two weeks ago. And, those two weeks…they feel …
Before and After Timberline Project Reveal
Today I’m really excited to share with you a project I recently completed. It was one of the most challenging I’ve undertaken thus far – an entire first floor remodel …
Kitchen, Bathroom, and Design Trends from KBIS 2020 and the International Builders Show
Last week I traveled to Vegas for Design and Construction Week at the Convention Center. The combination of IBS (International Builders Show) and KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) is …
GE Monogram Appliances – Behind the Scenes at the Chicago Merchandise Mart
Earlier this year, I received an invitation from GE Monogram to visit their Chicago showroom at The Merchandise Mart to learn all about their appliance line. My clients often select …
A Stunning Contemporary Kitchen Transformation
Today I’m very excited to share the before and after photos from a stunning contemporary kitchen transformation of almost the entire main level of this traditional West Des Moines home. …
The Best Light Gray Paint Colors for Walls
This post was originally published in March 2015. It was updated in February 2020 to reflect my new favorite light gray paint colors for a fresh and updated interior. The …
The Worst Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes You Can Possibly Make
I’m currently in the midst of designing several bathroom remodels and multiple bathrooms in new build homes, so I have bathroom design constantly on my mind lately. Bathrooms are one …