Barbie “Hot Pink”

March 7, 2024

Did you know Barbie’s celebrated hot pink has become a  design trend? So much that they are calling it Barbiecore?  

What do you think? Would you follow this trend? I may not mind painting my walls pink and getting a few accessories in pink, but I don’t think I would invest in any furniture in hot pink!!

 

 

 

Trends VS Fads

February 22, 2024
Trends:
  • Trends tend to be more timeless and can last from 3-10 years
  • Trends are more low-key and easier to live with than fads
  • Trends tend to take the classics and “alter” them a bit
Fads:
  • Fads don’t last long, just around 2 years
  • Fads tend to be “hot”
  • When the fad hits major stores like Target, it’s a good indication that it’s over.
Can you tell which of these items are trends or fads? And where is it in the cycle: beginning, middle, or end?

 

So, how do you know where your items fit in the design cycle? This is where a designer can help you stay on trend without making the mistake of choosing items that are fads.

Attic Tent

January 18, 2024

When I moved into my current home, the first winter was brutal. I live in a high ranch, the attic stairs leading to the attic, standing under those stairs,  feeling the cold coming through the cracks, burr…..it was cold!!

I thought I was not going through another winter with that issue, so I researched and found a solution: an attic tent. What an ingenious idea! Who knew? I purchased it and installed it, and what a difference it made. No more draft came through, and it was so much warmer.

So if you have attic stairs and it’s drafty, try an attic tent. You’ll be surprised.

 

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Kitchen Accessories

November 16, 2023

Are you looking to redo or update your kitchen? Then you know that kitchen renovations are costly…. but most cost comes from all the extras we put into the cabinets. And why wouldn’t you want that? They are some great extras that you will fall in love with.

My advice to you is to make a list of what you need because it’s easy to go over budget on these extras driving the cost of your renovation right out of your budget!!

Check out these extras…..


 

 

 

 

As you can see there are many extras that you can install in your kitchen. These “extras” are what drives the cost up. So be thoughful on what you want and good luck!!