You can avoid back pain with the right desk chair by selecting a well-designed office chair that fits your body. If you spend most of your work day sitting, like many of us do, no piece of equipment or furniture is more critical than your chair. The right desk chair chair can ease an achyRead More (…)

Shopping for furniture on the internet is not for novices. Can I repeat that enough times? You have know way of knowing what is going on inside an upholstered piece when you see it online. We always recommend purchasing from a respected supplier… and they are not who you think they are! Five facts aboutRead More (…)

Know how high to hang your drapes for that “pro look”! Follow a few guidelines to get your drapery length right and make your room have a polished professional look. Drapery, a big ticket item when redecorating can take a room up a few notches if done right (more than a few, but who’s counting).Read More (…)

Let there be light! Have you have ever toured a designer show home and been captivated by the magic and the beauty? Chances are, it has had the expertise of a professional lighting consultant designing the lighting for the home. There are many lighting tricks and techniques that the pros use that but most homeownersRead More (…)

We are sharing our tips to help you select the best white paint color for your room! Have you ever painted a your trim or your room, excited for a fresh crisp update only to find it looking dingy or grey? …or perhaps it looked stark and bright, not the sophisticated look you had inRead More (…)

Design challenges come in many shapes and sizes. It may be hard to believe but too large a space can pose as much difficulty to plan and design for as not enough. That said, today’s post is about small space challenges. Many of my clients live in small homes in urban neighborhoods and struggle withRead More (…)

Let me start this post by saying when it comes to having a style, you do, and it’s nice to know you are in company of others who appreciate the same things. Do you need to be a slave to that style – heck no. Let’s dig in. If you like what you see inRead More (…)

How designers save you money and avoid costly mistakes with this new service For years, designers have assisted high-end luxury clients to achieve a level of beauty in their homes that many could not afford. The cost of hiring a designer or decorator used to be a luxury service and one that was not withinRead More (…)

8 signs Fresh New Traditional is the style for you? As you would have probably surmised, traditional design is inspired by, well, tradition. It’s a timeless style taking cues from the 18th and 19th centuries, incorporating classic art, antiques, and pieces with history. Though you’ll most often see traditional design influenced by European decor, it can actuallyRead More (…)

A while back I wrote about my travels through Japan. If you are planning to travel, or just dreaming on the internet, you can read about Tokyo and our travels through the mountains, and our Postcards from Interior Japan to see Japan’s beautiful inland mountainous region, and about the ancient city of Kyoto in ourRead More (…)