NICHES
We are finally not talking about marketing, but design. Here, the focus is narrow, literally. A niche is a negative space which is carved out of a plane, whether that be a wall of sheetrock, cabinetry, stone or other material. Niches make spaces look larger and more interesting by creating a sense of something [...]

Multiples - Do you have multiple items of the same color, shape or style around your house? This is one big “tell” I look for as I look through a client’s home. A kilim rug in the front hall, a kilim rug in the bedroom, another one in the living room? That means that you [...]

Modern, Classic, Country or Eclectic? Take this quick quiz, and find out! 
       1.  How would you describe your personality?
                        a) I’m a minimalist — less is definitely more.
                        b) I’m refined and don’t like to follow trends.
                        c) I’m casual and relaxed.
                        d) I’m a risk taker. 
       2.  In my closet, you’ll find
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History proves that trends come and go; what’s trendy one moment becomes passe the next. But, great design transcends the barriers of time and place. The qualities that rise above the shabby-chic or super minimalist modern are those of attention to detail and quality workmanship. These two attributes expressed through the eye of the [...]