A gorgeous covered patio makes its way onto many of our clients’ wish lists, and I can’t blame them. An outdoor paradise right in your backyard sounds like the perfect addition to any luxury home. Although they’re incredible, an outdoor living space that works well for your lifestyle requires a lot of planning and strategy.…
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Well hey there it’s Donna Hoffman, and welcome into the design studio. I thought it was time for a little designer, design lover birds and bees talk when it comes to something really important – plans. If you are embarking on a Reno or a full design build, couple of things I would love for…
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I can’t tell you how often people walk into a newly designed kitchen, with its custom cabinetry and gorgeous countertops, and the homeowners exclaim, “I love the lighting!” Lighting is a pivotal element of interior design and as a luxury custom interior designer, it’s our job to ensure that each space sparkles with the lighting…
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Do I need to hire a designer for my new home build? When should I bring on an interior design consultant for my new construction project? I see these questions a lot. They’re smart questions. BUT if you don’t ask them early enough, or ask them at all, the deck is being stacked against you…
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Even the most luxurious homes have small spaces, and when designed well, these spaces can still be highly functional, not just beautiful. In fact, sometimes the smallest spaces end up being peoples’ favorites! For example, we designed a wonderful in-law apartment in a recent project in Upper Makefield, PA. This compact apartment had a challenging…
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We often hear horror stories from couples that had previously gone through an interior design process that they disagreed the entire time. Arguing leads to stress – not beautiful design. Plus, battling with your plus one means someone “wins” and someone “loses.” The result is either “no decision” and projects stall, or a home that…
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When a client wants us to design more than one space, such as a whole floor, or their whole home clients truly benefit from our impeccable design processes expertise. Whether a new build construction project or whether a total design of an existing home, our team is trained, practiced, and specialized in carefully setting up specific…
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The areas in which you entertain are among the most essential spaces in your home, and every client has different desires and needs. Your individual needs will depend on things like the size of your family, your favorite way to serve, how many people you like to host and how you want your gatherings to…
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Recently we completed a wonderful renovation in a special home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The couple was relocating from Chicago, and they asked us for more than beautiful custom interior design; they asked us for a sanctuary – and a place that felt like home even though they were putting down new roots. We were tasked…
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You may have exquisite, beautiful rooms in your home – but if they go unused because they are too precious or the furniture is too delicate, it will make you feel like you’re living in a museum. That’s not luxury! True luxury makes you feel indulged, supported, yes, even cared for, and welcomed every time…
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