When it comes to choosing metal finishes for something like light fixtures, bathroom fixtures, or even cabinet hardware, it can be tempting to just play it safe by sticking to one finish for all elements in the room. It keeps things simple, you won’t have to dedicate too much time or effort, and you know that at the end of the day it will most likely end up looking just fine. But if you the type of person who liked to play it safe, and were okay living in a space that looked just fine, you wouldn’t be reading this particularly specific post on an interior design blog, right? Right.

Perfect indoors and out, on floors, ceilings, and just about everywhere in between, it’s no surprise that tile remains a highly sought-after material in both residential and commercial spaces. You simply can’t beat it when it comes to maintenance, durability, and style!

With the busy holiday entertaining season right around the corner, we thought we’d take the opportunity to write about a topic that comes up often with our clients: The best way to create a “mix-and-match” look with dining room furniture.

Today I’ve decided to be a little vulnerable and write about something that’s just the slightest bit triggering for me (if your own blog isn’t a safe space, what is?). Now, my clients would never bear witness to this of course, because I am an utmost professional — but I have what could be described as a “complicated” relationship with lighting.

Nearly all homes — whether intentionally “designed” or created more organically over time — are an eclectic blend of multiple styles of décor. It’s simply the byproduct of living in any one space for more than a few years. Our budgets and our needs change. We collect things (for better or worse).

From settling down in a more permanent spot, to joining forces with some type of life partner, to simply aging out of Ikea, there are a multitude of reasons we all eventually transition to that “seeking higher quality furniture” stage of life. But what do you do when your furniture budget hasn’t quite yet transitioned along with you? 

If Marie Kondo made you throw everything away in 2019, left only to be sitting alone in a stark, minimalist apartment for an entire year during the pandemic, chances are you’re at least somewhat open to exploring a “more is more” approach for a more energetic and inspiring space. Here’s how to do it the right way.

The concept for a master bedroom has evolved greatly over the years, what was once just a place to sleep has now turned into a more complex multipurpose retreat. 

A question I often get asked is “Can you mix different wood tones?” and my answer is always “Yes!” Naturally, their next question is “Okay, but how?!”  Today, I’m going to share with you four easy steps to mixing wood tones. Try not to think of these as hard and fast rules, but more as guidelines to follow. Combining different wood tones is not just for the pros. By keeping a few things in mind you can achieve a beautiful, cohesive, and intentional look!