IF ONLY. Two dreaded words you never want to utter — especially when it comes to a significant investment, like building a new home. “IF ONLY we had known.” “IF ONLY only we had thought of.” “IF ONLY we had done it that way.” Frankly, the stakes are just too high here and you want…
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Category: Luxury Interior Designer
Starting a luxury interior design project is a big decision – whether it’s for one room or your entire home. Let’s be honest – life doesn’t stop when you’re in the midst of a design project. So, it’s important to think about your project in terms of how you’ll be involved in the process while…
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Some of the best parts of fine design, let alone our award-winning design, can be found in the details. I’m not talking about adding accessories to a side table or choosing a pair of lamps – although these are important too! Today, I’m discussing the larger-scale details, sometimes called “gesture” that you might overlook. Keen…
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We, designers, can’t rely on fun resources like HomeGoods or HomeSense to get those Pinterest, gorgeous results that our clients want us to create. Why? They are certainly good resources for filler, finding something at the last minute perhaps that you’re working on your own in your home, but when our clients come to us…
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There are 5 key design considerations to weigh when making the move from the city to the suburbs. Helping clients wade through the consequences of those considerations is part of the joy of our service – and our responsibly. But I sometimes secretly sigh inside thinking….if only this great couple or person considered certain interior…
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Last year, my team and I had the pleasure of designing one hell of a tricked-out home theater for a pair of beloved repeat clients. And now, over a year later, they say it’s one of the rooms they use most often in their extensive residence. If you’re on the fence about adding a home…
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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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