by Pamela Hope Designs | Nov 19, 2020 | Accessories
One of the hardest places to decorate in a home is the mantel. Notice the spelling: most people get that wrong. It was originally called a mantelpiece or chimneypiece and was a hood that projected over a fire to catch the smoke. Today we use “mantel” to describe any...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Nov 3, 2020 | Remodeling
After spending so much time in our homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are considering reinvesting in their homes with renovations that will create ideal spaces for how they live and work from home. If you could renovate your home, which key features...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Nov 3, 2020 | Holiday
With the global pandemic limiting our travels, socializing and “normal activities”, I suspect people will decorate more this holiday season and earlier. We all seem to crave the festive season to look forward to and I certainly understand the sentiment. All this in...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Oct 21, 2020 | Accessories
Decorating your home can be joyous, exciting and fun. We get to select furniture, window treatments, art, lighting and rugs to fill our rooms with beautiful colors patterns and textures to make our rooms beautiful. Our accessories are usually the final details for our...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Oct 21, 2020 | Interior Design Trends
Well, normally at this time I would be writing and posting from beautiful North Carolina and The High Point Market. Held in High Point, North Carolina, it is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, with over 10 million square feet attended by...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Oct 8, 2020 | Kitchen
Cabinetry hardware offers lots of options to update and style your home. Some clients opt to choose all new cabinetry and hardware at one time (such as in new construction or a large remodel), while some decide to update a room’s look with new cabinet pulls and...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Oct 8, 2020 | Clever Storage
The butler did it! Perhaps I played a few too many rounds of the Clue(R) murder mystery board game in my youth, but there is something mysterious about a butler, let alone a butler’s pantry. Still, this room is an indispensable accommodation for people who love to...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Sep 18, 2020 | Interior Design Trends
We love designing spaces that capture our clients’ unique hobbies and interests. Over the years, we’ve learned of some fascinating pastimes and routines! We also appreciate a good challenge to create rooms that allow homeowners to make the most of their...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Sep 17, 2020 | Holiday
I love autumn. I grew up in several states across the country and most of them had four, distinct seasons. I recall the feeling in the air when fall arrived. It was the most delicious feeling and it lasted for a month or two before cold weather set in. Since we don’t...
by Pamela Hope Designs | Sep 4, 2020 | Tile
When most people think of tile, thoughts of traditional kitchen and bathroom floors emerge. However, I love exploring creative uses of tile that are both beautiful and functional for my clients. This post begins with a more familiar use of tile that is executed well...