July 7, 2012
How many designers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Only one — but it will be the most fabulous light bulb you’ve ever seen. As any designer will tell you, lighting is crucial to good design. This…
June 23, 2012
The color black is both timeless and elegant. Everybody loves a little black dress or a sleek black sports car. But when it comes to decorating, black is one of the most feared colors in the spectrum. Many people think…
June 9, 2012
Rather than going out to party, Doris and Jamie love to host the festivities at their place. But the couple’s combination sitting room/dining room wasn’t conducive to partying. The space had absolutely no storage, so getting ready for guests involved…
May 27, 2012
Creating either a traditional design or a modern one is straightforward. Creating a space that marries the two styles can lead to a design divorce. If done incorrectly, the outcome can be awkward — but if done with care, the…
May 12, 2012
Dick and Megan’s family room was missing just one thing: the family. Their two young children were taking over this grand space with a mishmash of toys, books and games. This left little room for Dick and Megan and Megan’s…
April 28, 2012
Jon and Kris were fed up with their broken-down, dysfunctional en suite bathroom. Just getting ready for work every morning was a big challenge. The bathroom was actually divided into three separate spaces — each with its own door —…
April 14, 2012
Mike and Mary-Anne recently upgraded to a larger home. They’re excited to have more space for themselves and their two kids. Plus, they both come from extensive families and love to entertain big groups. But the couple was running into…
March 31, 2012
The kitchen is the heart of the home, but what do you do if your kitchen is distinctly unappetizing? Victor and May inherited a dysfunctional kitchen renovation from the previous owners of their home, who managed to butcher the space…
March 17, 2012
Joseph is a successful investment adviser who occasionally works from his home office. His wife, Nicole, also works on her own household projects in the same space. The two of them were tripping over each other in a main-floor study…
March 3, 2012
Leg warmers and toe socks might be making a come back, but when it comes to interior design, the 1980s should be banished forever. Nikki and Peter purchased their home from her parents, who were downsizing. But along with more…
February 18, 2012
Tonia and Francis have traveled the world and have lived on three continents. But with three young children and a brand new baby, they decided the time was right to move back home and put down roots. They bought a…
February 4, 2012
How do you turn a boring master bedroom into a bold expression of timeless, yet traditional, design? As I tackle my latest project, you’ll see that the solution depends on the plan — and the plan, in this case, hinges…
January 21, 2012
For some, the ideal kitchen is a big, noisy place where soup bubbles on the stove and everyone assembles around a big table. But for others, the perfect kitchen is one that is completely hidden away: no unsightly stovetop grill,…
January 7, 2012
Bathrooms may be small spaces, but they are big headaches to design. So many trades. So many details. And so much dust! I was reminded of this during a recent bathroom renovation for my clients, Kim and Rob. The couple…
December 25, 2011
When newlyweds Jeff and Tamara purchased their home a year ago, they started a massive renovation project. But their work stopped abruptly when life presented them with some unexpected ups and downs. Although they got the great news that they…
December 11, 2011
Maeve and Phillip live in a charming house filled with plenty of personality and traditional character. But with a young son and a large, rambunctious dog, home life can get pretty chaotic. Their kitchen should have been a family-friendly hub…
November 27, 2011
Wendy’s guest bathroom was completely washed out. Complete with dim lighting, lack of storage and even a broken toilet, this bathroom was ready for renovation. Wendy often has out-of-town visitors, so she wanted to give the room a guest-friendly facelift.…
November 13, 2011
Interior designers and plastic surgeons have one thing in common: They both do a lot of facelifts. Recently, a house belonging to clients Ilya and Pina went under my “knife.” They have a large family and they all live in…
October 30, 2011
Do you have to sacrifice style when you have kids? It’s an age-old design question many parents ask — and my clients, Nicole and Trevor, are no exception. The young couple live in a charming house with their two small…
October 16, 2011
I get some of my best inspiration from the great outdoors. Whether it’s the shade of a flower, the pattern on a leaf or the texture of a strip of bark, I’m a big fan of Mother Nature. So I…