When I think of the color blue, I think of Vincent Van Gogh’s quote above, and I think of one of his most famous works of art...Starry Night. What did he mean? There is nothing more naturally beautiful that a…
An article on "trends" in interior design recently came through my feed on Facebook and I couldn't resist taking a peek. Just someone's opinion on what they felt were trends that should "go away" according to interior designers. More interesting…
It seems like most of my recent projects have been on beautiful homes that jumped on the Tuscany and Country French bandwagon about 15 years ago. As challenging as it may seem, I have loved seeing the incredible transformation from…
Spotlight on Design: Mirror Beginning with February, Coffee Creek Interiors will be talking each month about a hot topic in design, and sharing photos and ways to incorporate these in your home. We will give you firsthand insight into the…
Similar to fine leather, “hair on hide” pieces have a natural beauty. Furnishings covered in hair on hide can have a vintage or modern feel. Color patterns, hair length, and natural markings of the hide make each piece unique. While…
I have been in and out of love with wallpaper for years. Yes, originally I had it in nearly every room of my house, complete with matching borders and drapery. Flowers....LOTS of flowers. And in a different color in every…
Just this past week, I met with a client who I had been working with on a remodeling project, and she was ready to purchase a sofa. They have a beautiful home in an upscale neighborhood. When she asked me…
Struggling with what to do with your outdated 80’s kitchen full of golden oak cabinets, white appliances and tired flooring? You are not alone. Kitchens are the largest remodeling investment that homeowners are making right now, and if you foresee…
The "Dos" of Hiring an Interior Designer So….you have just moved into your new “dream home”, or maybe you have lived in the same home and it is time to remodel or update. The prospect of where to start can…
Many of my clients who move into their first larger home are overwhelmed with the number of windows and how to “dress” them. Their immediately need is to obtain some privacy, especially in bedroom and bath areas. It is pretty…