Posts by Natalie McGuire
Bathroom Redo Infuses Calming Vibe
When you think of tranquility, do you get visions of relaxing in the warm sun on a beautiful beach? That’s the design scheme we set out to create in another recently completed bathroom remodeling project. Our clients wanted an update to their Guest Bath, one that would not only suit their guests’ needs, but also…
Read MoreLighting – The Magical Design Element!
Featured photo by ASIA CULTURECENTER on Unsplash When it’s the time of year where the shorter days of the upcoming winter bring about fewer daylight hours, it is no surprise the arrival of holiday lighting brings about a cheerful glow, both visually and emotionally. Why is this the case? Because light represents the ability to…
Read MoreOur Connection to Nature Continues – The 70s Revisited! Trends From the Fall Furniture Market!
Starting from the top counterclockwise: Century Furniture’s Great Room collection; Feizy Ashby Collection Hand Woven Rug; Union Home Furniture Kebab Lamp; Eichholtz Elan Chair; Sherrill Brenne Birdseye Buffet The Fall Furniture Markets finished up recently with design trends continuing to focus on nature, texture, organic shapes, and the increased representation of the brown color…
Read MoreWhat to Consider When Designing a Wine Cellar in your Home
Above Image Courtesy of Vineyard Wine Cellars Many people consider themselves wine enthusiasts and like to incorporate this interest within their home environments by creating a special room or area, notably known as a wine cellar or wine display. Wine consumption has increased in the last several years much in part to the importance the…
Read MoreIs it Time for a Room Remodel or New House?
Summer will soon be winding down and the kids will be back in school. With the temperatures taking a gradual dive on the thermometer to tell us autumn is around the corner, this seasonal transition can lead many to think about their fall “to do” list. Perhaps, one of the items on that list is…
Read MoreAge-in-Place with This Bathroom
A recent project we completed entailed a bath remodel for our empty-nester clients who were planning to stay in their home long term, or as they say in the language of Universal Design, “age in place”. As part of the planning of this project, certain items of functionality and safety would be necessary to address…
Read MoreFinding Your Personal Color Scheme!
When you look at photos of interiors on social media or websites, what is the one design element that usually captures your attention first? Nine times out of ten it is the colors in the composition that determine whether you will continue viewing the picture or not. And, if there are colors that appeal to…
Read MoreLooking For In-Stock Home Furnishings? How About Going Vintage!
For those of you who are in the market for new home furnishings, no doubt you probably have experienced learning of the long lead times when ordering. Many factors have contributed to the backlog of attainable inventory, but if you are open to “going on the hunt”, vintage furnishings may be a route you can…
Read MoreGift Ideas for Those “Hard-to-Buy-For” People
It’s that time of year when we make our holiday lists, and perhaps you’ve enlisted the assistance of the internet, your mother, or your own ingenuity to conjure up creative, unique, and thoughtful gift ideas. Sometimes it can be an easy endeavor, at other times downright stressful! Maybe instead of your brain having to go…
Read More5 Furnishing Trends You’ve GOT to Know About
As our world continues to slowly return to a place of normalcy from the pandemic, the home furnishings industry appears to be following suit. I’ve recently returned from the High Point Fall 2021 Furnishings Market where I had the chance to check out what’s new in home furnishings and see how this industry is keeping…
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