In this post, I share three guidelines that professional Interior Designers use to create beautiful spaces. You will learn how function gets you started, then move on to creating the right mood, and finally how to create beautiful spaces that are harmonious. If you have found lots of inspiration in Interior Design Magazines and websites,… Continue reading Develop Your Design Eye
Category: Architecture
Function Before Beauty
It might not be your favorite topic, but ensuring your bathroom spaces are waterproofed is a crucial step to ensuring it functions properly over a lifetime. In today's post, I will share renovation tips to help you create the bathroom of your dreams. We are thankful for professional partners, like Jessica at Broedell Plumbing Supply… Continue reading Function Before Beauty
Creating WOW!, instead of Yikes!
We are transforming our fixer into a beautiful, coastal modern home by tackling one project at a time. Our guest bathroom is next, but we also need to update our primary bathroom, powder room, and laundry space. We are keeping things simple by using the same floors and wall tiles for all these spaces. Jim… Continue reading Creating WOW!, instead of Yikes!
Happy House
It is official, we have sold our happy house in South Florida. We are delighted that a family with small kids will be making it their own. In this post, I am going to share pictures, memories, and a few design tips. Location, location, location! Jim and I purchased this property, which was a 900… Continue reading Happy House
Something is Missing – Accessories!
A common question posed on social media Interior Design groups involves the finishing touches in home interior spaces. The group members have found the perfect paint color, sofa, table, and rug, but “something is missing.” Those missing elements are usually accessories. Accessories add personality, warmth, and that special touch that a well-designed room requires for… Continue reading Something is Missing – Accessories!
Sunlight Makes for a Happier Home
Science has proven that natural light improves your mood! We are working on a new design and wanted to share our progress. As you can see below, we moved the built-in bench to the fireplace wall. In addition, we have changed the floor plan by moving the dining room to the South facing wall next… Continue reading Sunlight Makes for a Happier Home
Dream Kitchen Layout
Our kitchen is open to the dining and living areas, so we want it to look fantastic! Design Everyone dreams of a beautiful kitchen, but more importantly we all want our kitchens to function in a way that makes cooking and clean-up enjoyable and easy. My husband Jim and I have designed our Mountain Modern… Continue reading Dream Kitchen Layout
Mountain Modern Design Inspiration
I find websites like Pinterest and Houzz provide wonderful inspiration ideas for our Northwest Montana home. The two-story ceiling in the living and dining will make for a dramatic Swan Range mountain view. The fireplace and TV wall, as well as the window seat will make the living spaces cozy. Our design calls for a… Continue reading Mountain Modern Design Inspiration
A Bump in the Road Makes the Design Better
Our Montana Mountain Modern Design On our last visit to Montana, we realized that the house would need a second story to fit on our preferred build site. Our home plans have changed many times, including nixing a basement and most recently, a single-story design. I love my hubby, so spending time together, talking about… Continue reading A Bump in the Road Makes the Design Better
Mountain Modern Design
In this post, you can check out the progress we've made on SketchUp. We've made some major changes-Designed a Single-Level Floor Plan, Moved the Master Retreat and Added Special Places In Between. We still have a lot of work to do, but we are truly enjoying this process and look forward to working with our… Continue reading Mountain Modern Design
