It’s not quite the thrill of driving a new car off the lot and getting a deep draw of that intoxicating “new car smell, but buying a new piece of furniture is pretty cool, too! However, for a lot of people, it can be a daunting task. There’s a lot to consider and it’s not a cheap endeavor, so having your ducks in a row before you hit the furniture store can save you time and heartache. Fortunately, I’m here to help. Allow me to help you become your own furniture whisperer.

I’ve rented. You may rent – either now or in the future. Renting definitely creates design challenges. So when it comes to creating a loving living space, the message is clear: Renters need love, too! Today we embrace these underserved dwellers as I share five renter-friendly ideas guaranteed to add personality and color to your home.

Redesigning a room in your home can be fun, invigorating, rewarding and…overwhelming. However, in this blog you will learn how to enjoy the fun, invigorating and rewarding parts and overcome that overwhelming part. The secret if to focus on these three factors -- what I consider to be the three most important aspects of any successful redesign project. Nailing these three will give you confidence that your room will deliver the satisfaction you’re seeking.

If you pursue a major design or redesign project in your home that carries a significant budget, it may be important to you to choose a “timeless” or “classic” style that will endure the test of time. This is wise thinking as a way to ensure your space will look good for years to come and won’t require another remodel if you would need to sell it. Today, I’ll cover styles that have been popular for years and are almost certain to remain popular well into the future. They’re characterized by classic elements and the ability to adapt to remain contemporary without losing the features we know and love.

Honest answer: When you think of ways to beautify your home, do pattern and texture come to mind? Based on my experience, “P&T” are far down the list of ways to spiff up a space –below basics like color and light and style and furnishing and flooring and window treatments and a few others, if they make the list at all. If you’re guilty of overlooking P&T, you’re in good company. While P&T may eventually work their way into the redesign of your home, they often are overlooked as important strategic choices. In this blog I aim to elevate P&T to the TOP of your thinking. They can be great tools to help you love where you live®.

I was flipping through my design magazines and came across several articles on home features we no longer use. Some were interesting. Some fun. Some I had never heard of. Some brought back fond memories from my growing up years when a home can mean so much. Read on for five of my faves.

With each passing year, it seems more home interior “design styles” are added to an already long list. Will you be well served by, or even remember, the main design features of Urban Skandi Post-Modern Industrial Chic? I’m guessing not. So let’s bring it back to the basics. Read on for basic definitions and images of basic home interior styles. This foundation will help you determine which main styles you like and don’t like. That understanding can help you explore related options to nail down a style – or two or three – to help you express your unique personality.

Forgive me. Relying on bad Easter puns in a blog headline is not only cheep humor, it’s a hare irresponsible. Now let’s move very quickly to this week’s post. Just in time for the season, I’m happy to share some fun tips for decorating Easter eggs. Ready? Let’s hop to it!

When it comes to cleaning, I will have to say, it’s not something I actually enjoy doing. I know that there are some out there who LOVE to clean. I, however, am not that person. So over the years I have devised a plan to help make the cleaning process go as smoothly and quickly as possible. Today, I am going to share some of those tips with you.

Maybe you’re redoing your kitchen or primary bath. Maybe your blah living room is your project for the year—or you’re moving into a new home and have multiple projects to tackle. No matter your situation, you know decisions are more complicated as soon as someone else enters the picture. Especially if that someone enters the picture and messes it all up with opinions that don’t match yours. The nerve! In this blog, I’ll share five tips to help smooth over shared decisions to achieve results you both love.

Last week I shared my thoughts on trending colors for 2024. This week we’re jumping in to one of biggest overall trends in the world of design: sustainability. Since The Redesign Habit is all about “RE” concepts – repurposing, recycling, reusing, redesigning, and reimagining – the increased focus on sustainable interior design is a great fit that I wholeheartedly support! And the good news is there are now even more products and ideas to help us accomplish that goal. So let’s talk a little bit about what some of those options might be.

Happy holidays to you! Many of us are starting to feel the “holiday crunch,” and no I don’t mean a tasty treat – although treats are on my mind, and in my tummy, lately. I mean the feeling that there’s too much to do and little time and money to get it all done. The three recipes that I am going to share with you today will make at least part of your holiday planning a little easier and certainly more delicious!