My Presentation at the Central Exchange
I gave a seminar at the Central Exchange for 50 women last week. The topic was Help, I Want to Decorate My Home, But how can I do that in today’s Economy? I gave many of the design tips I give in my blog. I…
Freshening up With a Budget!
There are many ways to freshen up areas throughout your home without having a large budget. One area in particular is the kitchen, typically a high traffic area where everyone spends part of their day. As a general rule I would recommend making a list…
Natural Stone Countertops
Natural stone countertops are an investment and also beautiful to look at. Do you know that a minor kitchen remodel gives you an 83% percent return while a major kitchen remodel may give you only 78% percent return? I suggest to many of my clients…
New Fall Paint Colors
This week is the official end of summer. It seems only yesterday I was writing about the wonderful shades of color for the spring and color. We are now taking a new look at the color palette inside our homes and what new ideas we…
Updating Existing Cabinetry
It’s hard to believe that we are in the last days of summer. I have been invited into 2 homes in the last few weeks to deal with the pickled cabinets of the 1980’s. I have successfully stripped cabinets and faux painted them to a…
What Type of Lamps and Where to Use Them?
I love lamps in a room. We are moving away from the canned lighting in the ceiling and using decorative table lamps that have great style and unique sconces on the walls. Whether reading a book or watching television, lamps and lighting are necessities for…
Inexpensive Tips to Remodel Your Home
Countertops can make a huge difference in updating your kitchen. There are many materials besides granite that still give a rich look. When you change out the countertops you will also be required to replace the sink to an under mount style and often change…
Decorate or Remodel in Kansas City, Trends
I have been reading about the consumer trends in 2008 and find that our clients tastes and their individual lifestyle are most important when deciding to decorate or remodel their homes. There is less formality and wanting a more casual focus in decorating. They want…
Use Summer to Plan for Fall
It is hard to believe the longest day of the year has come and gone. It is also hard to believe that in 2 months our workrooms for drapery are telling us that they need are fabric and trim to set a place in the…
Summer Has Arrived
Summer has arrived and the children are out of school and many of us are going to be taking vacations. I have had many calls this month for kitchen remodeling. In the Kansas City area, remodeling is very big. A lot of my clients have…