Our musings, inspirations, and designs

Dark Green Moody Spaces brings sophistication in a big way Dark green moody spaces inspire anyone that walks into a room to immediately feel  a sense of calm, sophistication, and depth.  An deep green compbined with rich woods and creamy neutrals create a striking atmosphere that combines elegance with a touch of mystery. In this […]

  Laundry Rooms. We often see so many of them by accident. Let me explain what I mean. We started a new client’s home today.  Most of the home is changing structurally but as we walked past the laundry room, Mrs. looked at me and said, “This is such a disaster. I feel like I […]

  Shut the Front Door When we were thinking of what to do for our topic this week, we debated on the topic. Then it came to us.  How to pick the color of your front door! This is usually the first impression of a home and you would be surprised how often we are […]

Here are some simple steps to choosing paint that will help you avoid getting the wrong color. Sometimes it’s just a matter of choosing a white paint with a hint of grey or a hint of brown. Also, keep reading because I will share some of our favorite white paint paint colors to give you […]

Growing up on some of the biggest lakes in the world and now living in a community focused on lake life, it is no wonder we see a style that we call “Lake Home Chic” quite often. I’d like to think we have perfected it after so many years. Then again, the design world is […]

The idea of lofts has been around forever it seems but that is with good reason. There are few types of housing as innately cool and chic and desirable as the loft apartment. With their unusually flexible layout and architectural perks, the loft is both classic and laid-back; sophisticated and relaxed. If you currently live […]

Some things just come and go cyclically. Think wallpaper. Or bell bottoms. Shiplap is one of those elements in design that has returned with a vengeance. It seems like you can’t open up a home magazine or scroll social media without seeing it all over. Don’t get us wrong, we happen to love shiplap. But, […]

Earlier this year, we were given one of the highest compliments possible: an invitation back into a clients home.  This is not an uncommon request as we are often called to update a different room in a home with existing clients. It is always an honor to be asked to continue a design once a […]

As a long designing firm, we have seen trends come and go. The kitchen, as the heart of the home, is an area that is constantly focused on. Glossy black cabinets, red islands, brass, brushed nickel and copper. Everyone is battling to star in the show that is prime time in most of our homes. […]

I don’t know about you, but we have been seeing kitchens with black cabinets pop up everywhere we look. Black has always been a go to color regardless of style, but for the last few years, it has been elbowing its way to center stage and is showing up in the mainstream. Maybe because all of […]