As we approach the closing of 2021, the old adage, “Out with the old, in with the new”, echoes in my mind. Just as we evolve in our personal lives from year to year, interior design does as well. My team and I were recently at High Point Furniture Market, and we always leave…
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When it comes to engaging an interior designer to work with you on your home build or renovation, this is not the time to be fashionably late, dear readers. There are a number of pitfalls you could fall prey to if you do not bring in an interior designer early enough in the process, but…
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I love a good Pinterest board as much as the next gal, but having an idea in your head or on a website and actually developing it with a luxury interior design team are two different things. Let’s talk about creating your design vision with us. Collaboration is Key Our developed and professional team of…
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Let’s dish about design! One of my favorite parts about writing for Newtown Lifestyle Magazine is that I get to sit down at my keyboard and share some of my favorite tips and tricks for impeccable home design. Lately, my articles have focused on renovations, practical advice, and creating engaging and sophisticated spaces indoors and…
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What is this “design fingerprint” phrase we keep talking about at IDH? Well, lovely reader, your design fingerprint encompasses every design element that comprises your unique tastes and lifestyle needs for different areas of your home. We use a specific discovery process where we do all the heavy lifting, but it enables us to work…
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After the budget, the timeline for a custom interior design project is one of the most important considerations, no matter how large or small the project. At this point, we’ve all become accustomed to longer timelines and wait times for materials, products, and fabrication in all industries. Unfortunately, the design world is no different. Pre-COVID…
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It’s that time of year again, lovely: time to look ahead to what the next year promises to bring in the form of interior design trends. Today, I’m focusing on kitchen trends – what we’re seeing, trends that are staying, and what’s on its way out. Let’s dive in! White Kitchens Have Staying Power Here…
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If you’ve ever built a home, you know all about the days spent in the builder’s design studio picking out light fixtures, doorknobs, tile finishes, carpet colors, trim colors…the list goes on. How do you know you’re picking the right fixtures and finishes? What if you really want a more impactful chandelier, but you’re stuck…
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When the seasons shift, we start getting restless. We want to travel. We want to play. And we want to revamp our living spaces. My writing for Newtown Lifestyle magazine lately reflects this delicious restlessness and desire for more beauty in our lives. From seasonal refreshes to substantial renovations, now’s the time to add some…
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“Bring the outdoors in.” Designers and clients have been obsessed with this concept for so long it’s practically a cliché. Lately, the trend has reversed! As a team of luxury interior design consultants, we love helping our clients take the indoors out. When you think of outdoor living, water-resistant speakers and outdoor kitchens may come…
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