When I first wrote this post several years ago, I had no idea that it would resonate with so many people. Gray interiors were the predominant trend for over a …
Are you planning for a primary bathroom remodel or building your new custom dream home? Bathrooms are one of the most complicated spaces to design in any home. They require …
I designed my very first kitchen back in 2006. We were living in the Woodlea Historic District of Central Phoenix, and I got this gut feeling that it was time …
We have a new project up on our Morris Lare project portfolio. We designed this kitchen remodel for a young family in Winterset, Iowa, which is in rural Madison County, …
One of our favorite aspects of our home is that we’re lucky enough to have a separate guest room and bathroom (a side effect of having an only child). We …
If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know I love a good IKEA kitchen remodel and have used IKEA cabinets in three of my own kitchens. …
The Not So Big House, A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live, by Sarah Susanka, was originally published in 1998. Twenty-two years later, as Americans struggle with a global pandemic, we are spending more time together in our homes than we have in decades. For the last few months, families have been experiencing the nuances of our personal dwellings, for good or bad, all day every day with little relief.
Bringing the natural world inside (biophilic design) is one of the biggest movements in architecture and design today. And, house plants are one of the easiest, least expensive, and accessible …
As an interior designer, I routinely consult with clients who need help answering the question: do I completely remodel my kitchen or refresh my kitchen without remodeling? It’s a very …
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 …
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 …
Every week, I receive emails and comments from people who need help picking wall paint colors for honey oak trim and cabinetry to help them achieve a more fresh and …