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You can have a beautiful home and still not feel good in it. And that’s the part that confuses people. Because on paper, everything looks right. The furniture is in place. The colors work. The styling is done. Maybe it even looks like something you’d see in a magazine. But when you actually live in […]

When Design Looks Right But Feels Wrong

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This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

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DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

This sleek kitchen makes use of additional light
and textured tile to create real impact in a small space.

featured HOME THERAPY story

DESIGN

Wide baseboards (at least 5 inches tall) are my jam. But depending on the size of the room, my love affair for tall baseboards may or may not work. Let’s delve into the world of trim so you can level up!

Quick Guide To Baseboards

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Now that construction is finally complete for the bathroom renovation, we can finally move things back into the master bedroom and closets. Since we were already moving items, and finding the messes left behind, we took this opportunity to declutter and bring harmony to our home. It’s been exhausting going over massive piles upon piles […]

Easy Clean Wood Floors

My Picks

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Now that I’m inching closer towards my master bathroom reveal, I’ve started to think about kitchen backsplash ideas. The faux marble contact paper could only extend the life of this kitchen for so long. But the cracks are really starting to show. And the layout is so dysfunctional which is only magnified in such a […]

Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

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Have you noticed the cherry blossoms everywhere? It’s so pretty and it inspired me to begin a new series on the use of color. Today, we’ll be talking about Spring Color Home Decor! Spring Color Home Decor: Color Psychology Did you know that color psychologically affects our brain waves? Isaac Newton was the first to […]

Spring Color Home Decor

My Picks

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Our guest room aka The Desert Room has been pretty popular on Instagram and Pinterest.  And I’m not surprised at all. Who wouldn’t want to relax in here? There is one key missing item, a modern ceiling fan. This room gets so warm from the direct afternoon sunlight. During the summertime, it can get unbearable! […]

Modern Ceiling Fan

Design

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Most of my clients are busy families with multiple activities and hobbies which can lead to a lot chaos in the home. Hence, the modern hooks roundup today! I can hear the angst in their voices often in the first meeting as they describe the lack of storage, especially for jackets and backpacks. You can […]

Modern Hooks Roundup

My Picks

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Everyone’s thinking about spring right now as we all make spring break plans and start to enjoy the warmer weather. It feels like the right time for a magical backyard makeover since our last update was seven long years ago!  And by update I mean painting the worn cement pad to a golden wheat color […]

Magical Backyard Makeover

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I’m really  excited to share a preview of my master bathroom today! So get comfy, pour yourself a glass and let’s check it out. Here is a snaphshot of the floor to ceiling tile going up! We floated the walls (meaning put up cement so the tiles would go on the walls evenly) and stacked […]

Master Bathroom Preview

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Nothing brings a home back to life faster than a can of paint! Sorting through a million swatches can be daunting, but I’ve got a shortcut for you: my all-time favorite shades of blue & green to revitalize any space. 

My free guide to the best blue and green paint colors 

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