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.
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.
As a business owner, I find myself frequently explaining that although I can decorate, I am a certified interior designer, not an interior decorator.
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.
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?
There’s a common misconception that because a bathroom is small it’s going to cost significantly less to renovate.
Some feel that they need to take baby steps toward utilizing daring colors in their home.
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.
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.
Although my job goes well beyond choosing colors for a space, I find it’s one of the decisions that overwhelm my clients the most.
Embarking on a renovation can be intimidating—there are a lot of little decisions that need to be made and if they aren’t well thought out, they can have a negative impact on the project.
You have an idea of what you want your new vanity to look like, but you can’t find it anywhere! And none of the vanities that you are finding look nearly as great as those in the bathroom images you’re saving on Pinterest. So how do you get exactly what you want?
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that sometimes I use my Instagram Stories to point out design mishaps. More recently, I went to pick up lunch and ran into the most uncomfortable seating situation.
The return on your investment is most apparent in spaces where you spend the most time. One of those spaces is the bedroom.
When done properly displaying your wedding photos can serve not only as a visual reminder of your day but can also add to the style of your home.
Lighting is one of those elements that can make or break the look of your interior. Choose the light fixture that will best compliment your space from a functional and aesthetic standpoint.
When I was designing a new bathroom for my clients none of the vanities we looked at felt right for the space. Fortunately, I can design custom furniture, so my client got exactly what they wanted.
When you have a home with views of the beach, mountains, lake or the city you sacrifice one thing.
If you’re hosting, there are a few more things you can do to make guest feel more welcome.
If you are managing a renovation yourself, you will soon find out that there are a lot of moving parts. There are several things that you can do to help keep your project on track.
When I meet with prospective clients, one of the first things I often need to explain is exactly what I do. Most non-designers assume that I'm an interior decorator when I'm in fact an interior designer—they are not the same thing.
Let's be honest, a tight bathroom can be annoying. Until you have your dream bathroom, there are some things you can do to make your bathroom more bearable.
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!
Changing the paint color in a room is one of the most affordable changes you can make with the most impact.
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.
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.
You don’t need to live in the forest to get that cabin feel and contrary to what you may think, the cabin feel doesn’t necessarily need to be rustic.
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.