Floor Plans for Forever

Floor Plans for Forever

After selecting the basic structure and design of our new home, it was time to get down to the nitty gritty of the layout. Although we knew where each of the rooms would be situated, making it cohesive took a few meetings. We had to consider different factors when...

Yellow Mimosa: Summer’s It Color

When we think about summer, we picture warm, bright colors that exude happiness. Yellow Mimosa exemplifies warmth and sunshine, making it this summer’s IT color. Looking at this color makes you feel the warmth of the sun and the soft breeze of summer. If you’re...

Design On a Budget

Getting started on a new interior design project is exciting and a lot of fun! As you get those creative juices flowing, it’s important to sit down and create a budget. Your budget will help you make the best decisions when choosing pieces for your room. Below are a...

Not Your Grandmother’s Wallpaper

The wallpaper you choose for a room can set the tone for the space. Depending on your personal style and what you have in mind for the particular room, wallpaper can make a room appear bigger, warmer or brighter. To make a space appear bigger, choose patterns with...
Pick a Floor Plan, Any Floor Plan

Pick a Floor Plan, Any Floor Plan

Jon and I enjoyed meeting with our architect Greg Swedberg of 2Scale Architects. Based on his bubble diagrams and our preferred house layout, he wanted to walk around our current home and ask questions about how we live and use our space.  I enjoyed that because I do...

Maximizing Your Closet Space

As we acquire more items, our closets can turn into pure chaos and become too cluttered if we don’t have an effective storage system. There are many ways we can get and stay organized. Here are a few ideas: Small items tend to take up unnecessary spaces in drawers....

Making A Rental Feel Like Home

A large number of people move every year. Because of the flexibility and short-term commitment associated with renting, many people choose to rent rather than own. There can be challenges when designing a rental since there are many restrictions against adding a...

5 Best Interior Decorators in Houston

Contractors.com chose the top five interior decorators in Houston and we made the cut! “Pamela O’Brien has been dedicated to the field of interior decorating and design ever since she was a young girl. With just a brief overview of the picture above you...

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