5 Countertop Materials...Besides Granite

I'm going to be completely honest here, I think that granite countertops are a bit overrated. There are so many other fantastic countertop options on the market!

knowledge, homeownerShila GriffithApril 4, 2018kitchen, countertops, materials, section2Comment

5 Tips For Choosing A Paint Color

Changing the paint color in a room is one of the most affordable changes you can make with the most impact.

knowledge, business, homeownerShila GriffithMarch 27, 2018color, paint, section2Comment

Avoid Reno Woes: 5 Ways to Update Your Kitchen Without a Full Renovation

New, very neutral kitchens can feel a bit sterile and monotonous and often don't reflect the style of the homeowner. I am going to tell you 5 ways you can update your kitchen without a full renovation.

avoid renovation woes, homeownerShila GriffithFebruary 14, 2018kitchen, kitchenreno, avoidrenowoes, section2Comment

Avoid Renovation Woes: Documentation

Contrary to what many homeowners may think, a finished project (even new construction) is almost never built exactly like the drawings. This is important to keep in mind during a renovation.

avoid renovation woes, homeownerShila GriffithNovember 22, 2017construction, renovation, documentation, organization, avoidrenowoes, section2Comment

Avoid Renovation Woes - Availability

For those of my clients involved with their first time renovation, they usually underestimate how much availability they need in order to keep the project moving.

Avoid Renovation Woes - Isn't It Obvious?

Realize that what's obvious to you, may not be obvious to someone else—especially during a renovation.

Avoid Renovation Woes - Cleanliness & Safety During Construction

I am not going to sugar coat it, renovations can get messy. In order to maintain sanity during the process, ask your contractor how they address cleanliness and safety on a job site.

Avoid Renovation Woes - Pool Your Resources

Many people make the mistake of thinking that professional interior designers are there to purely address aesthetics. However, a significant portion of our expertise is related to safety.

interiors, tips, avoid renovation woes, business, homeownerShila GriffithSeptember 20, 2017interiors, interior design, renovation, resources, avoidrenowoes, section1Comment

Avoid Renovation Woes: Mock-ups

Sometimes, clients think this is a waste of money. Mock-ups of any sort can often save you money.

interiors, tips, avoid renovation woes, homeownerShila GriffithSeptember 6, 2017interiors, interior design, kitchen, renovation, mockups, avoidrenowoes, section1Comment

Terminology: Door Types

Doors can provide more than function in a home. Well designed doors have the ability to create a sense of entry or arrival and a preview as to the style of the space beyond.

terminology, homeownerShila GriffithAugust 23, 2017doors, interior, residential, home, entry, pocket, sliding, harmon, section1Comment

Avoid Renovation Woes: Time Commitment

Most people underestimate how much time they can realistically dedicate to overseeing a renovation project.

Projects: Cherry Hill Kitchen Renovation

This Cherry Hill couple bought their first home together with the intention of eventually gutting the kitchen. See the huge transformation of a Cherry Hill kitchen into a functional, bright and modern space.

project, homeownerShila GriffithAugust 8, 2017interiors, interior design, kitchen, modern, gray, renovation, kitchenreno, section1Comment

Terminology: Common Subway Tile Patterns

When you have tile installed in your home you need to know what you are asking for - time and time again I have seen people accidentally request the wrong tile pattern.

terminology, homeownerShila GriffithJuly 25, 2017interiors, kitchen, bath, tiles, chevron, herringbone, section1Comment

Avoid Reno Woes: Take a Certified Interior Designer House Hunting

One thing I noticed as my friends started buying houses is that the designers vs. non-designers bought based on very different priorities. In general, my designer friends seem a lot happier. Find out why...

tips, interiors, avoid renovation woes, homeownerShila GriffithJune 7, 2017house, househunting, realestate, section1Comment

Avoid Reno Woes: Before You Order that New Sofa...

I am going to tell you about a few things that you should specifically be looking for when shopping for a sofa.

avoid renovation woes, homeownerShila GriffithApril 18, 2017sofa, tips, section1

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