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Home Offices: Function Equals Form
Who puts much thought into a home office? A library or den with a grand fireplace calls for furniture and fine art. But that extra bedroom you decided would make a great craft room or work space often gets little more than the essentials of a desk, a chair, and maybe some art pieces that didn’t fit anywhere else in the house. These are the catch all rooms where things from wrapping paper to family documents go. But how do you make these spaces functional and enjoyable to be in? Because let’s face it, that desk often turns into another...
A Look Forward
We’re into the last quarter of the year and everyone in the design world is already looking ahead. So, what’s going to be trendy this fall and as we go into next year? As designers, we get the inside scoop on what's coming. We recently attended the Sherwin Williams Colormix 2020 and got a good look at the new trends in color and style. Getting to go to these kinds of events is always exciting. And it's great to get a fresh new perspective on design! Let’s do a quick recap of the styles for 2020! Alive is a design...
Remodeling Process – A New Chapter
Every home has a story, with plot twists and character development and a history. But sometimes the characters outgrow their story and a new chapter has to start. Approaching a remodel in this way can be helpful. The house has the same bones it always has; a remodel simply adds new life to an old story and gives it a new beginning. When starting a remodel, it’s important to look at the bones of the house, and the people who live there. These are the foundations from which the new design should derive from. As the original owners of this...