Floating Furniture Layout vs. Wall-Hugging Layout
When you’re planning out a living room, family room, or multipurpose space layout, most plans fall into two categories: floating the furniture or wall-hugging... Read more.
Full-Height Kitchen Cabinets vs. Standard Wall Cabinets
When you’re planning a new kitchen or remodel, one of the biggest layout decisions isn’t about color or hardware, it’s about the type of cabinets...... Read more.
Open Concept Living Room vs. Closed Living Room
If you’re designing or remodeling a home, you may be faced with the question of whether to go with an open concept or a closed...... Read more.
Choosing Kitchen Counter Stools: Designer Tips For The Perfect Fit
How do you know you’re getting the right size when choosing kitchen counter stools? In this guide, I’ll break down the things to know and...... Read more.
Luxury Mediterranean House Plan with 3-Car Garage & High Ceilings
This luxury Mediterranean style home pairs a stone cladding and stucco exterior with a flowing, single-level lifestyle that’s ideal for entertaining. The brick-and-stucco... Read more.
Walk-In Shower vs. Bathtub: Which Adds More Value?
If you’re buying or designing a home, you may be wondering if a walk-in shower or a bathtub is better for usability and resale value....... Read more.
Align Lighting and Furniture With a Room’s Main Sightline: Designer Tip
Have you ever walked into a room that instantly feels calm and balanced, like everything just “works”? That invisible sense of harmony usually comes from...... Read more.
Light Countertops vs. Dark Countertops: Which Fits Your Kitchen?
When you’re choosing between light and dark countertops, it’s really a choice between how you want your kitchen to feel day to day. Light surfaces...... Read more.
Tile Backsplash vs. Slab Backsplash: What Should You Choose?
If you’re in the process of designing your kitchen, questions you may have are what’s the difference between tile backsplash vs. slab backsplash, and... Read more.
TV Above Fireplace vs. TV on Media Console
If you’re deciding on whether to mount your TV above the fireplace or on a media console, it can determine how your entire room flows...... Read more.