Where are our kids supposed to do their homework? At the kitchen table with the leftover pizza? On the dining room table between the piles of laundry and papers? Or at the desk in their room after it’s unearthed from all the clothes? It’s no secret that the kitchen and dining room tables are the most popular homework locations. Maybe… Read More

Does your kitchen work for you ? Or do you work for your kitchen? Here is a list of things to consider before investing in your kitchen: Don’t cut corners. You don’t need expensive contraptions for your pantry or your cabinet corners, but you do need quality materials and professional advice. I’ve worked in too many homes whose kitchens were… Read More

No reason to suffer for years on end. Here are inexpensive solutions to refresh your rental: Use fabrics– inexpensive valances or curtains, tablecloths, new linens, and throw pillows all in your favorite colors and interesting textures, can add flavor to a bland rental. Plants and flowers– there is nothing like nature to brighten up a room. Plants and potted flowers are not… Read More

Want your home to look and feel bigger? Here are some magical tricks I recommend to my design clients: Expose your floor . Show as much of it as you can. When heavy furniture covers the floor it gives the illusion of a smaller space. Install floating cabinetry on the wall instead of the floor or purchase furniture with thin… Read More

Here are a few basic tips in home design to give your home a much needed refresh. The first step, before you do anything fun or colorful is to check the traffic patterns in your home. Make sure that your home is working. Are family members constantly bumping into eachother – literally? Are the kid’s beds in the way of… Read More

Do you want a beautiful and low maintenance home? You can! The secret is the thought and planning you put into designing and organizing each room. Here are some design ideas to make your home as low maintenance as possible. Wherever you have the opportunity always choose hanging cabinets and toilets over free standing, it’s a cinch to clean underneath… Read More

You all know how I feel about clutter. I’ve said many times in the past that ridding your home from clutter can solve many if not all home management problems. However sometimes the clutter really needs to be there. We all have items hanging around our homes, which look like clutter, make the area look messy – but they need… Read More

Do you need more storage space around your home? Who doesn’t! With a bit of creativity and a good design – you can find lots more storage space around your home. Try out some of these newfound storage spaces and get your home organized! Use all your wall space. Install shelves or cabinetry up to the ceiling to store your… Read More

We like to blame the mess in our homes on the people that live there. And yes, sometimes its true. But in my experience, usually it’s not our kids fault or our husband’s fault, and of course its not our fault – but rather the set-up of the room or the basic layout of the home  is what’s at fault…. Read More