THE JOURNAL
Notes on a well-made home.
Design thinking, renovation wisdom, and the quiet details that make a house feel collected, from the Studio 1049 desk.
25 Coffee Table Books to Covet
We grow up with books. Beginning with picture books, we advance to textbooks, then move on to a wide variety of books we read for pleasure. One thing that never goes out of style is a great coffee table book!
The Beginner’s Guide to Home Décor + Accessories
If I had to rattle off 10 or so items I’m always on the lookout for as far as home decor accessories go these would be my top picks. Whether I’m looking for a client, or just browsing for myself, these are the items I tend to gravitate towards when I’m styling a home or an individual room.
4 Different Ways to Arrange Your Living Room Furniture
When I start working with a new client I usually walk into a space and see the potential of what it could be. Not in a judgmental way! I’m not picking apart what is wrong with the cosmetics of a house or room so much as I immediately begin to visualize how this space can be best utilized for the homeowner.
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Chances are good that if you’ve never worked with an interior designer, it can be challenging to wrap your head around the entire process from start to finish. We often hear questions along the lines of “So how long is this project actually going to take us?” The short answer — it depends.