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.
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.
We had the honor of working with a wonderful couple in Nutley. They wanted to makeover their Traditional Family Room using our Luxury Full-Service Design Package. This is the spot where they spend their free time watching tv, relaxing by the fire, and where company sits when they host large gatherings.
This year (2020) has forced people to shift their lifestyle and how they live in their home. My client and her husband previously used their formal living room space as a room to host small gatherings before the main course was served and to lounge by the fire place for after dinner drinks.
When entertaining came to a halt due to the pandemic, the formal living room became a showroom and wasn’t getting the use it deserved. After several months of staying at home, the couple realized that they could use a secondary space with comfortable seating for watching television — for the times where the couple wanted space to watch their individual favorite shows.
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.
During this time, spas and salons are either closed or restricted from offering certain services and we’re in major need of self-care. Despite the closures, you have to make time to prioritize your wellbeing and take care of yourself. While we can’t offer any tips on giving yourself a haircut (other than to not give yourself a quarantine haircut), we can help you bring the spa vibes to your own bathroom and create the ultimate spa-inspired staycation.
History has shown us that interior design trends emerge after a moment of crisis or challenges. For example, Mid-Century Modern design emerged post-World War II and continued to grow in popularity for decades after the war. As we continue to spend more time at home during the pandemic, we’re seeing major shifts in colors, style, and decor for the upcoming year.
Based on my experience within the design industry, here is my forecast of the top ten interior design trends of 2021.
Properly maintaining your furnishings and materials is key to preserve the design and protecting your recent interior investments. With continued care and maintenance throughout the year, your updated home will stay beautiful for years to come.
Over the years, I have gathered a list of easy home maintenance tips from my trusted vendors. This list isn’t all-inclusive but it’s a great reference point to start maintaining your home.
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!
