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Have you ever looked at a photo of a room, knew it was contemporary, but not been able to put your finger on what makes it so? Below are some of the rules of thumb of contemporary design. 1) Contemporary … Continue reading →

Painting Your Home Nothing changes the mood of your home more drastically than paint. It’s the combination of colors that set your house apart, whether you’re going for drama or zen color is the key. Anyone who had ever chosen … Continue reading →

roller shades are now available imprinted with your logo or other advertising information Continue reading →

I favor the fourth because the client can choose to buy through the designer or anywhere else they’d like. The designer is being paid for their expertise and everyone is happy… Continue reading →

It is soooo beautiful, the granite is amazing, everything is sparkling under the new lights, the hardware is perfect, the sink light is a little jewel (my bit of whimsy).  I t is warmer in the house with the new … Continue reading →

Work in progress. If you think that this would be a terrific time to go on vacation, think again. You need to be there to answer questions about how you want things to function and look.  I cringe to think … Continue reading →

Living through it… I am currently in this phase.  Once I established the scope of the work that needed to be done, I had to decide what part of the labor, if any, Jon and I would do ourselves. I opted … Continue reading →

There will be more selections to make than you ever thought possible. Flooring, baseboards, the inside and outside of the cabinets, type of countertop, backsplash tile, hardware, faucets, appliances, lighting, colors. This will take many long hours of your time. … Continue reading →

Part 2 of A Cobbler’s Kids Get Shoes Continue reading →

Let me give you a little background first. I am a designer who is remodeling her own kitchen as I am writing this. I work out of my home in Colorado Springs. Although I have designed many kitchens for clients … Continue reading →