Should I Follow Trends?
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…
Updating Old World Style to 2018 and Beyond
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…
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
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…
“Neither Hide Nor Hair But BOTH!”
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…
Not Your Mama’s Wallpaper
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…
Buying a Sofa: Are All Sofas Created Equal?
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…
Golden Oak Kitchen?
Struggling with what to do with your outdated 80’s kitchen full of golden oak cabinets, white appliances and tired flooring?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…
How to Hire an Interior Designer
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…
Window Dressing
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…