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May 13, 2023

How to Work With an Interior Designer:
Trust 5 Key Points to Know for a Great Working Relationship

So you’ve decided to work with an interior designer, good move! That means you already know the benefits of hiring an interior designer….that they will greatly improve your quality of life and enhance your home’s value by updating, upgrading,
February 17, 2023

How To Create a Luxurious Bathroom: Lara’s 6 Awesome Tips!

Lara was recently featured in an article on Redfin’s website with her tip on how to create a luxurious home. This got us thinking more specifically about ways to up your luxury bathroom game!
August 14, 2019

Geothermal 101 Class No More Nasty Fossil Fuels!

Three weeks ago, we installed a geothermal system to heat and cool our house and so far, we love it! Sure, HVAC systems have basically nothing to do with interior design, but it’s still a home related product that many people are curious about, so I’d thought I’d share my experience with you!
July 31, 2019

Lara’s 5 Pro Tips: How To Make Easy Updates In Your Summertime Outdoor Decor!

Summer is in full swing and that means so is outdoor living and entertaining! These days there are so many great outdoor furniture and décor products to choose from. You can create gorgeous outdoor “rooms” with...
July 16, 2019

Lara’s 10 Step Process for Unique Custom Built-Ins

Designing and building custom built-ins for clients is a huge part of my design business and I absolutely love creating them! When done properly, custom built-ins look fantastic and are amazingly functional. They maximize storage space and help keep thing looking neat and organized. They can blend in seamlessly with the overall design of the room or make an impactful design statement.
July 3, 2019

Lara’s Process Before & After: A Complex Bathroom Renovation

I always love a good design challenge and this master bathroom renovation definitely put my design skills to the test. The complexity stemmed from the seriously awkward ceiling angles in three corners of the room which could not be altered and
June 10, 2019

Spotlight Hot Trend Lara Loves: Faux Shagreen Furniture & Accessories!

Shagreen has been used for centuries by upscale furniture makers but recently there has been a boom of FAUX shagreen items produced by the furniture and home décor industry and I'm loving it! You may have seen faux shagreen items recently and wondered, what exactly is that?
May 28, 2019

Lara’s Process Perfect Paint Color Selections in 10 Easy Steps

Being the creative creature I am, I tend to obsess over color, and specifically the coordination of colors. In my constant search for the most gorgeous color combos for my client’s homes,
May 14, 2019

How To Style Your Room Like A Pro: Lara’s Top 10 Tips On How To Accessorize Your Room Design

Adding beautiful accessories to your room design is key to creating a finished, personalized, and homey space you love to live in. I love searching for the perfect items to accessorize rooms with. There is definitely an art to styling a room with the most appropriate accessories.