Dwell on Design, 2018 I had the enviable ( do not be a hater!) opportunity to attend the show with nine of my design colleagues in a blog tour sponsored by Dwell on Design and pulled together by DesignHounds. We attended the show, the LA Design Trail and the Home
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“Before and After” Beach Cottage
Beach house living is like no other! Not much to say about this coastal remodel that photos will not say much better! A client investor came to us in December of last year needing a quick turn around on a home on the beach. And I mean quick-
Makeover Magic- Coastal Master Bath Reveal- Before and After!
It is not a secret around the shop- we love bathroom design- every detail makes my heart sing So much potential even in small or awkward spaces to create so much beauty. This coastal inspired master bath suffered a severe case of a make over-itis and I mean
Small cottage kitchen reveal- on a budget- how did we do it?
Who has a small kitchen that needs to be reworked? Raise your hand! It seems like we have calls daily needing small cottage kitchens remodeled on a budget – but most people do not understand even small kitchens can cost a bundle! The key is having a plan!
High Point Market Insider's Tour
High Point Market Insider’s Tour Spring market is almost here and we are ready for a road trip! High Point Market Authority along with Esteem Media have asked me to joint their team and lead an Insider’s Tour for new buyers/interior designers coming to market! Last market’s tours
Is gray dead? 50 shades of #notsogray- for your home!
Rest in peace- Mr Grey? Everything is recycled- we all know this. ( Start saving your old clothes for awhile and see if I am not right!) And popular colors are no different. Whether for your walls, cabinets or your clothing- colors come and go. But 50 shades
Coastal Luxe style- Let’s talk performance!
Our typical clients are busy families- mom and dad both working- usually outside the home and often with kids still at home. One of the foremost issues when working on the design parameters are performance and function Whether it is types of finishes on casegoods, material make up
Fun Finds at High Point Market- coming to 1514Home!
Please note: Holidays are coming whether I accept this or not so I am told! We’ve been recounting some gift-y awesomeness spotted at High Point Market last month with Bend Goods and Wexel Art. Two vendors we did not carry prior to Fall market and now will be
Fall High Point: Let’s talk cocktail tables. 18 versatile options you need to see!
Unique cocktail tables ( or coffee tables for most) often will be the first case good item we need to source or design- mostly because spaces we design for living, whether casual or formal, will involve conversation. A critical component to civilized society despite the evidence to the
The Family Furnishings Business: An American Dream
High Point fall 2017 has been quite the adventure- 5 days of lugging around an extra heavy appendage- ala a walking boot. Not recommended in case you were wondering! 5 days of 5 miles plus of walking in aforementioned boot, crazy whirlwind with the fab people at Esteem
High Point here we come!
It has been a whirlwind of busyness the past few weeks. The EPIC install in New Jersey preceded by breaking my foot (ugh!) and then a major showroom move about….and High Point Market coming up THIS Friday! I never lose my excitement for High Point…truly I do not.
5 mistakes people make when building a new home
Building a home for your family is exciting! FUN, joyful. Or should be! Not stressful and filled with enough anxiety to power your AC for the first year. After 18 years of working with homeowners and many, many new builds, without a doubt there are more than 5
Friday Faves..Lighting!
Lighting is crucial to any successful design and is one of the easier ways to make huge dramatic impact quickly. I think many people just do not “see” their light fixtures when they have been around for awhile. And many designers also do not value all the different
Modern Safari…a bath on the wild side
Working on a fab home in southern California for a client who has many cherished possessions from across the globe. Only photograph safari’s for sure but we wanted the bathrooms to share a masculine, well traveled vibe. To achieve this look we selected strong neutrals paired with
Architectural Inspiration in a…..what??
It is no secret to my team one of my favorite design talking points revolves around architecturally inspired spaces, places and products. I cannot help but admire even the simplest of things if it has great lines. This is the stand out element in American Standard’s new bath
New ventures: crazy or truly insane?
The other day when a client asked me why had not been writing as much. I went through all my excuses..you know like the 24 hours in a day obstacle. She said, “well your tag line says working designer tells all sooooo why are you not just writing
My day as a DXV rock star: priceless! Part 1
So now the big reveal has been, well, revealed. ( view it HERE) The projects myself and my 5 partners in shenanigans dreamed and designed then AGONIZED over for months have been shown to the world. DXV, a new facet of American Standard and their foray into the luxe
KBIS. Just do it. Right.
So here are a few of my tips for anyone who is not a veteran of the show….things learned from years to make it as awesome for you as it is for me! **Get involved. This should happen before you attend but can still look for opportunities
Why do I go to KBIS?
I am off to Las Vegas next Sunday to attend the joint trade show of the kitchen and bath industry (KBIS) as well as the International Building show. I am a veteran at these shows. Been to the show in it’s heyday as well as in past
My dream bath…with Mr Steam!
Back from the most awesome BlogtourLA and dreaming of my new master bath. I have the green light from the spouse and let me tell you how I got it. Me: “We need to redo this bath. It is just not acceptable. I am a bath designer damn
You do not know what you do not know
Short and sweet tonight. The headline says it all. You do not know what you do not know. Or, You do not know what you have never seen. Or, you do not know what you may never have dreamed about. Or, you do not know what experience has
Brizo, Bloggers and Buddies! Yowza.
Did you ever think a faucet could be sexy? Well, if it’s a Brizo faucet…va va voom. Sleek, sexy and the epitome of fashion. Which is one of the reasons Brizo is a primary sponsor of fashion superstar Jason Wu during New York Fashion Week. Brizo believes “fashion
Cevisama: Thin is in!
Cevisama 2013 and Cheryl’s top 5 discoveries!
Tile of Spain: What is it?
As many of you know I am barely back from Germany and Amsterdam and the wonderful Blanco Design Council trip when I am off to Spain with the Tile of Spain folks, 3 fabulous Architects and a bevy of press folks! And, many friends and colleagues ask me ”