8 Functional Design Elements from my Kitchen Renovation

I’m reviewing eight functional design elements we incorporated in our kitchen renovation. We renovated our kitchen almost seven years ago now, and while there are a few things I would like to change (mostly aesthetic - but another post for another day), there are several features that we added that truly improve the functionality of the space. As the saying goes - kitchens are the heart of the home - and because of that, it is critical to thoroughly plan the use and functionality of space during a renovation.

Our Favorite Outdoor Furniture for the Elements

While I’m waiting and wishing and dreaming of warmer weather and afternoons out in the sun, there is something I can do to perk up my spirits and prepare for sunny days - and that is outdoor furniture shopping. I pulled together some of my favorite resources for this blog so that you can get your orders placed and be ready for the eventually-gonna-happen nice weather. I’ve tried a lot of outdoor furniture in the past - at my own home and at my clients’ homes - and I have some strong opinions about what really works in the elements.

Selecting a Garage Door

Garage doors are an untapped market of curb appeal design, and understandable so. When do we think about these large squares on our home? Open door, park car, close door, end of story (assuming you have enough space to park your car in your garage - which if not this is a totally different issue in and of itself - and *cough* did you know I also offer organization services?). In my experience, the garage door only becomes a topic of discussion when 1. The door doesn’t open or close, or 2. someone hits it - no shame people, we all make mistakes.

OR maybe you are like me and 3 - your door is so old that it has started to literally fall apart (apparently wood doors from last century were not made to last forever.)

Design in Happy Valley