Hiring an interior designer can feel intimidating. On one hand, you want help turning your ideas into something real. On the other, you do not want to lose control. What if the designer only does what they want? What if you are not happy with the result? Is it really worth the investment, when your […]
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When a client first came to me with the idea of flipping an apartment and renting it out fully furnished, I was genuinely excited. I love projects with a clear goal and a real challenge. The budget, however, was very tight. The plan was to do as much of the work themselves as possible and
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From chickens to flowers Did you know that we used to have chickens? Real, egg laying chickens, for which we built a very fancy chicken coop. But winters are quite harsh where we live, and without heating it was simply too hard for them to live there. So we decided to give them to another
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One day I started thinking about what the principles or simple tricks are that interior designers use in every project without thinking about them. I realized that there are quite a lot of things that have become so natural to us that we no longer consciously notice them. You probably already know a big part
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The garage is often one of the most functional spaces in a home, yet it is also one of the most overlooked. It stores cars, bikes, tools, and sometimes hosts hobbies or laundry. It also takes heavy use and is hard to redo once built, which makes smart decisions about where to splurge and where
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Designing a kids’ room is always a balancing act. It needs to support sleep, play, learning, and calm, and it needs to survive spills, climbing, drawing, and constant change. I have four kids, and over the years I have made more than a few mistakes when decorating their rooms. I have spent money on things
When thinking about where to splurge and where to save in the bathroom, the same principle applies as elsewhere in the house. Invest in what is permanent, structural, and difficult to replace. Save on elements that are decorative, flexible, or easy to update over time. Whether you are building from scratch, renovating an old bathroom,
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The kitchen is one of the most expensive decisions in the entire home, and also one of the hardest spaces to change later. It combines structure, function, technology, and daily wear in a way no other room does. Because it is used daily, exposed to heavy traffic and wear, and often visible as part of
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When designing or updating a bedroom, it is easy to start with furniture, colors, or decor. But a bedroom that truly works well is never created by accident. It is built intentionally, starting with the elements that are hardest and most expensive to change, and moving toward those that are easier to update over time.
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When designing a living room, it helps to think in layers, just as if you were building a house from scratch. Some elements are permanent or costly to change later, while others are flexible and can evolve with your style. Understanding the difference is key to creating a space that feels timeless, functional, and beautiful. The
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