Setting the Thanksgiving Table
The dining room is a space that doesn’t get much use throughout the year, but this Thursday it is going to be the highlight of the house. As many of us are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, … Continued
Greige: Striking a Perfect Balance in Interior Design
During an interior design consultation, I often ask my clients if they prefer gray or beige as a neutral base color. Many times the answer is black and white, but more and more the response is starting to fall in the … Continued
Slipper Chairs: Why I Love Them
Slipper chairs, which are armless and low to the ground, have been a lifesaver for me when designing compact spaces. Traditionally, slipper chairs tend to be found in bedroom settings, but these chairs have made their way into living rooms … Continued
Come On In: Entryway Design Ideas
The entryway is the first area that a guest sees when they enter your home. In essence, it sets the tone for what your guests will experience in the rest of the home. Defining an entryway doesn’t have to be an … Continued
Designing a Small Space
In metropolitan cities like New York City, Washington D.C. or Chicago, square footage is obtained at a premium. In fact, your entire home may be the size of a medium sized bedroom. When a space is that cozy, designing it … Continued
Colors Vs. Neutrals: Which Side of the Fence Are You On?
In interior design, there is no color that is inherently right or wrong. Even a strong color like black can look beautiful in the right dose and in the right setting. Most often, things go wrong when you are attempting … Continued
Powder Rooms: Why This Is the Room to Design to Your Heart’s Content
Aside from my master bathroom suite, the powder room is my favorite bathroom in the house. Having come from a very small home with only one bathroom, I can truly appreciate having a two-piece bathroom that is separate and solely dedicated … Continued
What Does Your Flooring Say About Your Home?
As an interior designer, flooring is one of the very first things I notice about a home. Because flooring covers such a large surface area in a home, the type of flooring a house has tells me a lot about … Continued
Lights, Camera, Action: Is Your Lighting Plan Spot On?
This weekend, I attended an amazing dinner theater show at NarroWay Theater and Conference Center in Fort Mill, South Carolina. While I was watching the various acting scenes and singing performances, I couldn’t help but to think of just how … Continued
Brass is Back: But Don’t Call It a Comeback
Brass is back in a big way and retailers everywhere have taken notice. From Pottery Barn to Crate and Barrel, more and more furnishing companies are now offering their metal collections in brass. The brass of yesterday was often lacquered, … Continued
Prepping for the Fall Season
Fall means leaves are turning colors, apple and pumpkin picking season has arrived, and temperatures outside are dropping. While all these changes are happening outdoors, are those changes being reflected in your home decor? If you’re anything like me, you want … Continued
Falling for Pumpkin Spice: A Candle Review
As a professional interior designer and home stager, I use candles in almost all of my residential installations. Candles provide a pop of color when I need it, succulent aromas that make you stick around that Open House just … Continued
Modern vs. Contemporary: What’s the Difference Anyway?
If I had a dime for every time someone interchanged the terms contemporary design and modern design, well you know the rest… I’d be sipping on a margarita somewhere in Tahiti. And although the words modern and contemporary may qualify … Continued
Iconic Chairs: Timeless Pieces That Never Go Out of Style
There are chairs and then there are chairs. While there is certainly no shortage of innovative chairs in the furniture retail industry, few chairs have that je ne sais quoi that consumers are looking for. These types of chairs seem to … Continued
Does Your Kitchen Flow Efficiently?
Time is something none us of us seem to have enough of. Wouldn’t it make it easier to work in a kitchen that is efficiently organized for your lifestyle? If so, then keep reading! When I get ready to cook … Continued
Superior Interiors Blog Poll
Hi! Every week, I truly enjoy taking the time to write blog posts about organizational ideas, interior design tips, and anything else related to your home! But since this blog is all about YOU, I want to know which posts … Continued
DIY Chronicles: An Old Desk Gets a Makeover – Part II
DIY is not for the weary! No one knows that more than I do now that I spent the last 3 weekends in a row giving my old desk a makeover. However, there is a great sense of accomplishment in … Continued
DIY Chronicles: An Old Desk Gets a Makeover- Part I
After DIYing for the past 2 weekends in a row, I have a newfound respect for people who love to DIY. Not only does it require Picasso like hand skills, but it also demands know-how, commitment, patience and a substantial … Continued
Five Ways to Safely Decorate Your Child’s Room
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Decorating a child’s room is incredibly fun, primarily because it gives you the opportunity to come up with truly out-of-the-box ideas. From commissioned murals to bright colors, you can get wildly creative in kid … Continued
Rug Pads: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Picture this: Your aunt comes over, isn’t paying attention, and accidentally spills an entire cup of juice on that brand new area rug you bought after you read my last post about finding the correct size area rug. You are … Continued