What Scares Homeowners the Most About a Remodel

The best way to make sure you get the outcome you want is to hire the right contractor. However, finding the perfect contractor is easier said than done. Here are our tips…

Shila GriffithDecember 17, 2020homeowner, section2Comment

Fresh Paint in our Boutique Studio!

It’s amazing what a coat of fresh paint can do.

Shila GriffithDecember 3, 2020section2, homeowner, businessComment

Do You Want Your Grout Color To Be Bold Or To Blend?

There are so many grout options to choose from to either make your tile stand out or blend in.

Shila GriffithOctober 7, 2020section2, homeownerComment

Why Reconfiguring a Layout Can Make a Sizable Difference

You can have the most beautiful tile and fixtures, but if the space doesn’t work, it doesn’t matter.

Shila GriffithSeptember 30, 2020section2, homeownerComment

The First 3 Projects We’re Tackling in the Studio

I’m finally able to redo my design studio and make all that updates I’ve been dreaming about!

Shila GriffithSeptember 2, 2020section2, businessComment

Simple Ways to Conserve Space in a Small Kitchen

As with any small space it’s a game of inches and many of the major appliance manufacturers are starting to address this issue.

Shila GriffithAugust 19, 2020section2, homeownerComment

The 3 Most Overlooked Necessities in a Bathroom Remodel

When a bathroom is remodeled there are a lot of decisions to make. Typically, the physically larger things like the vanity, tub/shower and toilet tend to overshadow important details that will influence your day to day routine. There are three major things that are often completely overlooked and end up being an afterthought.

Shila GriffithAugust 5, 2020section2, homeownerComment

Drawings Can Protect the Client from Construction Mistakes

Interior designers spend hours and hours documenting your project. Clear, detailed drawings protects our clients from mistakes made during construction. Less mistakes means less headaches and less unexpected expenses for our clients.

business, homeownerShila GriffithMay 12, 2020drawings, interiors, section2, protectionComment

What You're Probably Forgetting to Include in Your Redesign Budget

When budgeting for a project I find that homeowners and entrepreneurs budget for all the things that are tangible—the furniture, fixtures and built-ins. But there are several other items you should be including in your budget that really do add up.

business, homeownerShila GriffithApril 28, 2020budget, redesign, shipping, movers, taxes, section2Comment

Should You Remodel a Home for Yourself or for Resale Value?

When I meet with a residential client for the first time, I sometimes get asked if their ideas for improving their home are crazy. They’re worried that they’ll regret their decision if they ever decide to sell their home.

homeownerShila GriffithApril 7, 2020remodel, real estate, section2Comment

Education + Testing for Certified Interior Designers vs. Interior Decorators

As a business owner, I find myself frequently explaining that although I can decorate, I am a certified interior designer, not an interior decorator.

business, homeownerShila GriffithMarch 17, 2020interior design, interior designer, not a decorator, section2Comment

3 Things that Can Make Working from Home Better

I didn’t always have a design studio in Riverton. When I left my full-time job to focus on SG23 Design I had a home office for years.

business, homeownerShila GriffithMarch 12, 2020workspace, business, homeowner, entrepreneur, section2Comment

How to Choose the Location of a Painted Accent Wall

So you’re excited about your statement accent wall in either your home or workplace, but how do you choose which wall will have the most impact?

business, homeownerShila GriffithMarch 3, 2020accent wall, paint, section2, businessComment

Why a Small Bathroom Doesn’t Necessarily Cost Less to Renovate

There’s a common misconception that because a bathroom is small it’s going to cost significantly less to renovate.

homeownerShila GriffithFebruary 18, 2020bathroom, tile, section2, renovation, homeownerComment

Sizing up Your Private Office

In general, I can walk into a room and before I take any measurements I can tell you roughly how much furniture will fit in that room. More importantly, I can tell you how much furniture will not fit.

businessShila GriffithFebruary 4, 2020office, section2, businessComment

The Safest Rooms to be Bold with Color

Some feel that they need to take baby steps toward utilizing daring colors in their home.

homeownerShila GriffithJanuary 23, 2020section2Comment

Why You Should Make Product, Material, and Finish Selections BEFORE Starting Construction

When I’m on Facebook, I often see posts on neighborhood pages that are asking for contractor recommendations. I immediately think, did they make any of their selections yet? If not, the project already isn’t running as smoothly as they think.

homeowner, businessShila GriffithJanuary 7, 2020design, contractor, interiordesign, construction, section2Comment

Why Contractors Aren't Calling You Back

One common complaint of homeowners itching to get a project started is that contractors are not calling them back or providing them with quotes. There are three major reasons why you may have been left hanging.

homeowner, businessShila GriffithDecember 17, 2019contractors, contractor, contruction, renovation, homeowner, business, section2Comment

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