We will miss our start-up location in Caldwell, NJ, which was within a real estate office, and the friendships we have developed over the years from working there. As our business expanded and our team grew, it was time to open up a studio to support our needs and service our Clients.
Regardless of the scope of your project, any home project is an investment. We manage projects anywhere from full-room decoration to full-scale renovation. When you are investing thousands into your home, the thought of professional fees for an Interior Designer may raise concern. However, you know in your gut that you don’t have the time or bandwidth to take on the project yourself without the help of an expert.
The value of hiring a professional Interior Designer far outweighs the monetary value.
If you have been researching an Interior Designer for your project, you may have seen the terms Full-service, Turn-key Design, E-Design, or Virtual Design. These industry terms are different tiers of service and appeal to Clients at two different price points. If you are confused what is the difference between Full-Service Design and Virtual Design, this post is for you.
Have you have been tossing around the idea of hiring an Interior Designer but don’t know where to start? An Interior Designer gives you the reinsurance that you will have the dream home you’ve always wanted, help you stay on budget, and reach your target end date.
In today’s blog post, we will share our expertise whether you should remodel or move. If you are unhappy with the current state of your home, you are not alone. Home improvement projects have been on the rise since the pandemic started. Home projects are not the only thing on the rise but the cost of real estate as well. In New Jersey, we have reached a housing boom with homes selling $100,000-$200,000 over asking. Of course, this doesn’t happen with every listing but it is happening more frequently in today’s market. As my husband is a New Jersey realtor, I have an acute awareness to the real estate market and the experiences he has encountered over the past year and a half. With mortgage rates being historically low, more homeowners are considering whether to remodel or move.
I love going out to eat, experiencing different cuisines, indulging in foods and wine pairings that I normally wouldn’t have at home, taking in the lively ambiance of restaurants and bars, and of course, enjoying mealtime knowing that I don’t have to clean up after. Today, we’ll dive into how to bring the restaurant ambiance and efficiency to your home and make your kitchen work for you!
I recently virtually attended the largest Kitchen & Bath industry show, KBIS. Attending tradeshows is vital as it allows my team and I to confidently recommend products to our clients. When proposing items, you can trust that we have either tested the product or received in-depth training to understand and learn more about the brand. It’s wild to reflect on my experience at KBIS of January 2020 versus KBIS Virtual 2021. One year ago, I traveled from Caldwell, New Jersey, to Las Vegas, stayed in the Nomad Hotel, toured the tradeshow amongst thousands of visitors worldwide, physically tested the latest innovations, and networked with my colleagues with fancy cocktails at beautifully designed lounges.
Even though Valentine’s Day looks different this year, you can still make your at-home date feel as special as the person you’re celebrating with. From picking a perfectly paired wine for your meal to giving the best gift, here are our tips to make your Valentine’s a beautiful memory for years to come.
As we continue to spend more time at home because of the pandemic, we increasingly miss the places we can’t currently go to. Now, we are looking to emulate the atmosphere of the places we miss and bring that energy into our homes: restaurants and bars, hotels, spas and salons, movie theaters, concerts, and nightclubs. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be giving you tips on how to bring the vibes of these places into your home—an immediate staycation.
One of my favorite things about staying at a hotel is being able to temporarily experience a different setting, a different home-base, different decor. Hotels lean into luxury and trend; they give me inspiration to cultivate more luxurious retreats outside of hotel suites. Today, we’ll dive into how to ensure your bedroom functions as the hotel-like sanctuary you need at the end of a long day.
It’s always important to shop small, but this year, it’s more crucial than ever to support small business owners in our communities. As a small business owner in Caldwell, NJ, I wanted to share some of favorite local small shops in Essex County. For all your holiday shopping needs this season, here is my list of places to shop small in Caldwell, Verona, and Montclair, New Jersey!
In part 1 of How to Spark Joy at Home, I had defined what home means, how it serves many purposes, not only does home serve as our shelter but it is a vessel of memories as well. As a certified Design Psychology specialist, I had shared the deep emotional connection to our dwellings and ways to cultivate more joy at home. If you haven’t read part 1 yet, I highly recommend you start there first.
The sense of home is subjective. It could be described and feel differently based on the individual. My portfolio is a perfect example of this. When I start a new design project, I always ask how do you want the room to feel? Nearly every one of my clients has expressed to me that they want their home to feel homey. If you look at my portfolio, you will see how the word “homey” has been translated into so many different design styles. That is because the sense of home is based on the individual and their own life experiences.
During times of social distancing and fear, finding ways to spark joy may take a bit longer to cultivate these days. However, being home for an extended period of time doesn’t have to be negative. There are many simple ways that you can spark joy at home, and I will share how in this post.
Home can mean different things to different people. Home could be your current residence, reference your homeland, or a place where you feel the most peace which may not be a dwelling at all!
Whichever that sense of home is to you, home is our safe haven. It is where we retreat to replenish the soul, so we could go out into the world and accomplish great things. We may not be able to physically go out in the world at this time but we still can accomplish great things from home.
