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How to Create a Home Bar or Lounge

These days with artisanal beers, wines, scotch and kombucha – the home bar or lounge has become a popular design trend. I am always looking for fun nooks or unused spaces to create a room or built-in that has lounge-y appeal. So the question is: how do you create a home bar or lounge? There…

Mid-Modern Bedroom Reveal

Gold, gray and glam: oh my! A bedroom must feel sensual, clean, cozy and intrinsically individual. This space is a pure reflection of the inhabitants. They are cool, contemporary and chic. There is a wonderful mix of rich mid-century profiles with a load of tactile finishes. A high pile carpet, velvet bed, python bench, and…

Find Your Vibe: Classic Contemporary

So… I have something against the word “transitional”. It feels non-committal to me. Being in transition doesn’t sit well because it often comes with some uncomfortable moments. I like finding a vibe of classic yet contemporary. These are definable words. When I say classic, you say rooted in tradition. When I say contemporary, you say…

Create the Vibe: Mid Century Rustic

The world today loves a mid century vibe. Add a little rustic to the mix and you’ve got an on-trend styled space. Most importantly is the color palette and the profiles of all furnishings. Not to mention walnut: yes I said it, walnut in abundance. This space was reinvented – a clean slate that is…

Makeover: A Modern Kitchen Redo

This is a home that needed some modern love. The kitchen slash great room had a painfully dark vibe. I met with my cabinetry maker and we invented a new plan – fully custom dark cabinetry against an otherwise white backdrop. It meant a lot of long hours in his shop. This kitchen needed to…

Modern Backyard Makeover

Is this a usable backyard with a beautiful view? Yes! Does is say: hi! I’m stylish, chic and fun, come play! No. So I worked some magic and gave it a serious refresh. It’s a true modern backyard makeover. The pool, pavers, and landscaping hit new highs under the team’s inspiring plan. Thanks to the…