Dear Jill, I love the colorful rooms I see in magazines but when I try to imitate them I fall short. My house now looks embarrassing. Should I just go all beige? Help! - Leslie in Overland Park, KS BEFORE: From gold to a... AFTER: ...soft, jeweled turquoise. Hi Leslie, What?! Beige—in Kansas City? We may...
There is nothing more fun that comparing a space before we touched it to after we completed a project. This apartment in NY was no exception! The client loves blue, but didn't want a soft blue. The room was to be "strong" and unique, but gorgeous, rich and interesting to study. ...
Take a group of "BEFORE" shots of your entire home! As your life shifts and changes, as your family grows, as you make your home more beautiful, there is nothing more fun than seeing the changes...measuring them. Pulling out the "BEFORE" photos can do that! See how far you have...
As much as I love the rich, warm and delicious colors of fall, I love the bold, striking and metallic colors of the winter season, too! So until we say, "Hello," to the festive colors of December, let's enjoy one last day in my favorite season of fall. So alas, I...
After winning the Gold for this room from Kansas City Home Design magazine's Design Excellence Awards, I received a lot of questions so I thought I would answer some of them here! I always try and bring the outdoors inside as it is important not only for the sake of an...
The winners from the 2009 Design Excellence Awards by KC Home Design Magazine were published in their July/August issue with the fantastic finished wood cover. I get asked quite a bit about the projects I was honored for so thought I would share them here! A baby's room I designed for...
It is well known that a good interior designer makes a space look good, but if it doesn't function well it can never be fully enjoyed. And my question to you: Why, oh why, can't a closet function well and look great, too? After working on a pair of closets in Boca...
It is wonderful to share design tips with readers...the possibilities seem endless. KC Home and Garden magazine asked me for a few to accompany their shot of my living room (see their page below) along with other designer tips. It was so fun having the editor-in-chief, Andrea Darr and the...
It was exactly what they wanted!
What a fun morning! I had such a great time watching Matt Stewart and Gary Amble of KCTV 5 News work their magic while waiting to be their featured guest. They are amazing! Matt was so fantastic at making me feel comfortable and was just as sweet as could be! ...
