DESIGN INSIGHTS

Why a Designer Is the Smartest Investment "in Your Largest Investment" When you’re planning a major renovation or building a custom home, the numbers get big quickly. Our renovation projects typically range from $250,000 to well over $1M, and new construction homes...

The Real Magic Happens in the Sourcing Designing a home isn’t just about choosing furniture. Anyone can fill a cart online and call it a day. But truly remarkable homes—the kind that feel layered, intentional, and deeply personal - come together through something...

A Better Way to Think About “Budget” You’re renovating your home and someone on the team—your designer or your contractor—asks the question: “What’s your budget?” And suddenly it feels like a trap. It’s not. In fact, it’s one of the most important questions we can ask...

There’s a lot of chatter right now about artificial intelligence replacing designers. It’s a fair question. Technology is moving fast, and AI tools are showing up everywhere—from writing emails to generating images of dream homes. But as of today (and for the...

One of the most common things we hear from homeowners is: “We wish we had brought you in sooner.” It’s understandable. Many people assume a designer comes in once the plans are finished, construction is about to start, or it’s simply time to choose finishes. In...