Black walls are trending, but would you dare to paint black bathroom walls? Well, I recently did, and the payoff was worth the risk! Let's see if you agree. We needed maximum results for minimal cost in this beach vacation rental project. Since bathroom is the...
Who doesn't love a good hack? Today I've got the best crown molding hack you didn't even know you needed! I always say that color placement is as important as the color you choose. The wrong color placement can make a room look smaller, the ceiling lower, and...
In recent months, I've grown a bit discontent with my master bathroom and decided it could use a little freshening up. While I love the original tile in our 1939 bathroom, it's a bit of a challenge to decorate around. The grout looks dingy, the wallpaper is tired,...
Have you ever wondered if designing for men (single men) is different than designing for women or couples? If you thought I wasn't in touch with the masculine side of design, today you'll see if I was able to bring it for a single professional's townhouse. I'm here to...
I often finish work with clients who come back into my life a few years down the road when they purchase a different home. C. is a client I have never met in person - I first helped her decorate and choose paint colors for her home via online consultation, then she...
There's a lot of confusion about the encaustic tile trend, so I decided to do my research and let you know what I learned. The popular tile we are seeing all over the kitchens and baths may be either cement or ceramic. I understood that the cement versions are...
So, you can't change the layout of your boring kitchen. You can't replace the too-short cabinets. Is there a way to dramatically transform a kitchen so that it looks fresh, updated, and new (without breaking the bank)? According to the Houzz 2018 Kitchen Trends...
Marble is both timeless and totally on-trend, and many of you may be considering installing marble countertops in your kitchen. First of all, marble has some wonderful qualities. It is heat resistant, and you can definitely do an undermount sink with marble...
This one has been creeping into our consciousness like a stealthy panther for some time now . . . and the tropical trend is going to be HUGE this summer. Mary McGee design I get tons of design magazines and retail catalogs, and here are just a handful of recent ones...
Whether you are staging a house to sell or using interior photos for a blog or publication, there are a few things I've learned over the years about photographing a home that makes all the difference for those viewing them. And although I am NOT a professional...
