To paint or not to paint – that is the question. Is painting antique furniture okay? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. We’ve all seen the episodes of The Antiques Roadshow where the valuation comes back on a piece that was cleaned and refinished only to find that the cleaning/refinishing reduced the potential value by 50% or … Read more
I love a great sconce. They are all the things – decorative, functional, practical. They add sparkle and light up a space. But, to be functional, they have to be hung at the right height. While working on this New Hampshire farmhouse project, I received an urgent email from my client. For background, their contractor … Read more
But Raspberry Blush IS Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year / COTY for 2023. And I am here for it! I guess I prefer a more declarative color of the year. “Never a backdrop, Raspberry Blush is the definition of charismatic color. This unapologetic shade of red orange had us thinking: bold, bolder, boldest. This … Read more
As a designer, I of course love when clients are looking to design a wholly unique space with lots of custom details. But, not every budget allows fully custom furniture and finishes. And that’s totally okay, because with some creativity, many items can be customized to fit the plan while still being mainly “off-the-rack” or … Read more
It’s the time of the year for the 2023 Colors of the Year #COTY to be announced by the various paint brands. Behr Paints has announced that Blank Canvas is their selection for 2023. M’kay… I think the color trends are certainly moving in an earth toned direction much like the Benjamin Moore palette that … Read more