About 10 years ago, I began taking classes at UC Berkeley Extension to complete a certificate program in Sustainable Design. As I to worked my way through the program, I began to wonder if eventually, the terms Sustainable Design, or Green Design would become redundant, because all good design would automatically incorporate sustainability. …
A couple of years ago, I was discussing a potential vacation with a good friend, and occasional travel companion. We had kicked around the idea of this trip for a while, and I was reluctant to commit to further planning. This was to be an international trip lasting a few weeks. “It’s just going to …
Does shopping overwhelm you? Too many choices, all the chaos, bright lights and noise, zapping your energy and leave you overwhelmed, warn out and feeling defeated?! Guess what, me too! I am a firm believer that more of us need to be conscious of our environment and how it leaves us feeling. Many of …
Want to see what Keeping Up With The Jones’ looks like these days? Take a look at how your neighbors are remodeling their kitchens and bathrooms. This past year the hottest trend we have seen so far is the White Shaker cabinetry with gray countertops, backsplash, walls, and floors. With this current trend, we …
Happy post Thanksgiving! That glorious event where we cook for 10 hrs in a kitchen that is too small, over crowded, and inefficient. The counters are so full you now know how Jenga was invented. Grandma Jo was in your way trying to help (which isn’t helpful), and your fit bit beeped 10,000 steps before …
Getting ready to remodel a kitchen or bathroom? My advise is to stop thinking small. What does that mean? So often we can’t see past what we have, to imagine what could be. This is where a designer can help you assess your needs, wants, and space to see outside the box and create the …
Several clients lately have asked us lately, “ What’s the difference between our services & Lowe’s or Home Depot? ” This is actually a topic I feel pretty strongly about. So much so that I wrote an e-book about it. I figure since this questions has come up twice in one week maybe it was …
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Tiffany is on maternity leave, so we asked one of our other designers, Jennifer, to step in and write for you this week. Jennifer has had a lot on her plate lately, and we are lucky she rose to the challenge. Enjoy her blog on how timing is everything! In the past month, I’ve …
As a Kitchen and Bath Designer I get asked my advise wherever I go. From my Dentist, to people in line at the store. Once people learn what I do for a living, the questions start. I really don’t mind too much because I like what I do, and I like helping people, although answering …
What is one of the most import parts of your kitchen, although is usually forgotten about? Lighting! We spend so much time focusing on selecting Countertops, Cabinetry and Floors that we forget that to see these things properly we need good lighting. Still not sure how important lighting is? Have you ever driven down …
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