by Pamela Hope Designs | May 12, 2021 | Interior Design Trends
Have you ever wondered why home improvement shows are so popular? Have you considered what professional designers think about Americans’ fascination with these TV shows and the impact the shows have on actual design projects? Everyone assumes that since I...
by Pamela Hope Designs | May 11, 2021 | Outdoor Living
Under all of the glitz and glamour of being an interior designer, outdoor spaces still beckon. As you may know, Jon and I frequent Alaska every year. In fact, we have two summer trips planned and I never tire of going. How could I with our yearly adventures of...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Apr 27, 2021 | Holiday, Outdoor Living
Design by Pamela Hope Designs I love the changing of the seasons and especially the ushering in of longer, summer days and (hopefully) vacations. As we approach the summer, there are some practical things each homeowner should do to keep their home in prime...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Apr 26, 2021 | Home Maintenance, Outdoor Living
As interior designers, we often focus on the inside of our clients’ homes but the curb appeal is also an aspect that we enjoy addressing. The aesthetics of a home are not only important when homeowners are trying to sell their home. Consider how many times you walk in...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Apr 16, 2021 | Furniture
Filling a home with new furniture can sometimes be overwhelming. There are so many different options and selections that need to be made. Since we are spending more time at home than ever before with work and school activities, we are realizing that a few rooms may be...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Apr 14, 2021 | Kitchen
Kitchens are the heart and soul of the home. With the interesting year we have had, we have all used our kitchens more than ever before. We were thrilled to be able to finish several designer kitchens last year (even during COVID!) and have started back on a high rise...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Apr 1, 2021 | Color, Outdoor Living
April is National Decorating Month and the spring season has us clamoring for vivid colors. Along with the traditional April showers, nature is celebrating the changing of the seasons as plants start showing green buds while flowers blossom. They’re a welcome sight...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Mar 31, 2021 | Window Treatments
With most people spending more time in their homes than ever before, many homeowners are investing more into their houses to create ideal living experiences. No doubt that when you spend a lot of time in a space, you recognize the characteristics that you treasure,...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Mar 18, 2021 | Home Maintenance, Organization
Springtime is here and I have never been more excited to move out of the winter season. I love fall and winter but this year was a little different to say the least. It has been a crazy year for weather, and I hope spring will bring on a little more of the normalcy...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Mar 18, 2021 | Interior Design Trends
I chose this topic a few weeks ago when I presented a seminar for the Houston Chronicle’s Access/Design event at the Houston Design Center. I then edited it down to a much shorter television segment for KPRC Channel 2’s “Houston Life”. I’m always...