We are a full-service interior design studio specializing in designing and furnishing homes with intention and longevity in mind. Our philosophy blends refined simplicity with practical design solutions, helping clients invest wisely while creating spaces that feel warm, grounded, and beautifully lived-in. Every home has a story, and we aim to honor that through thoughtful details and timeless materials.
A more in-depth look at the layers behind our work—where materials, sourcing, and design decisions are thoughtfully unpacked.
Between the Layers breaks down how we approach each space, so you can apply the same thinking to your own.
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What You’ll Find Inside:
Steps to creating a home you are excited to come home to
How to layer materials and mix with cohesion throughout your space
Our own project updates as “case studies”
Some CH design principles and how to incorporate them into your home
Curated lifestyle, travel, and other influences that shape our aesthetic
Useful tips to creating beautiful spaces confidently
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Blue is one of the most requested colors in our projects, and also one of the trickiest to get right. We used 2 parts De Nimes by Farrow & Ball with one part Off-Black by Farrow & Ball for our den at the Sixth Street bungalow, and it’s a perfect example of how a blue…
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I’m going to be honest... when I first started in this business even I was intimidated.
I would walk into showrooms and wonder how their pricing worked and if you really must know there was a lot of ambiguity around how designers worked.
I have never wanted our clients to feel that way. We keep our process really streamlined, transparent and unintimidating. It starts with a quick questionnaire: budget, goals, how you live, etc. From there, we hop on a 15-minute discovery call to make sure we’re aligned. We want to be sure both parties are a good fit for each other!
Once everyone is agreed this feels “right” we dive into your first full conceptual design and walk you through layouts, materials, and selections in a way that we think brings the space to life.
You’ll have time for edits, and then from there we finalize everything so you can move forward with confidence. We follow through with executing the vision.
Our goal is always to make the process feel approachable and comprehensive. If you’ve been thinking about working with a designer but didn’t know what to expect... this is your sign.
Link in bio or head to our ‘work with us’ page to get started!
Enjoy a minute and a half walkthrough of the main level of our 6th Street Bungalow project. I’ve been having so much fun finally starting to style some of these finished spaces and wanted to share a little update.
This is also your reminder that life actually happens in our homes. Notice the hallway that still hasn’t been wallpapered, the moving boxes stacked in the corner of the dining room, or the empty shelves in the hutch that have quickly become our family’s catchall. Don’t get me wrong, I love a clean and tidy home, but as things usually get put back by the end of the day, a new mess unfolds the next morning. That’s just the reality of living through a renovation. But the mess is also a good sign. It means things are changing, construction is moving, and we’re getting closer to a home that finally feels like ours without people constantly in and out working.
While it’s fun to share the final reveals, this is your reminder that Instagram is a highlight reel. Try not to compare your home to someone else’s on its best.
This voiceover is from an interview with Ina Garten, and it stopped me in my tracks.
My parents still tell the story how they’d leave for a dinner out while I babysat my little sister and brother, and by the time they got home, the entire living room would be completely reworked. Not asked for.... but I just had to see if it could feel better. I had recruited my sister and brother to help me move the furniture in an entire new layout!
I didn’t know it then, but that instinct was the beginning of everything.
Fast forward 35 years... I went from being a stay-at-home mom to starting my own business, taking on real clients (not just my parents, who truly didn’t sign up for the redesigns😂 and building something that genuinely fills my cup.
There were so many moments of doubt in between, like starting later, wondering if it was too late, if I’d missed my window. But here’s the thing. It’s never too late to start. To pivot. To build something around what you naturally love.
Sometimes the thing you’re meant to do has been quietly following you your whole life.
Hey, I’m Allison:))
If you’re new here: I’m a self-taught designer with 20+ years of experience. What began as renovating our own homes has grown into a business helping clients coast to coast reimagine their spaces.
Lately I’ve been re-evaluating who we are and what we do best. I have lots of big ideas (dreams, really), but somewhere along the way things got a little muddled. So I’m getting back to the heart of it:
I make homes feel personal. Whether it’s a full renovation or just a few rooms, I help spaces reflect the people who live in them. A skill I’m most proud of? Knowing how to allocate your budget to deliver an elevated design that’s not only beautiful but lasting.
I’m also deeply committed to listening. I take your vision seriously, guide you through the overwhelm, and help turn those ideas into a reality, because I know how hard decisions can feel alone.
This is what clients come to us for. If this resonates, welcome and glad the algorithm brought you here!
Thanks for being here🫶🏻
I say this all the time, but drapery really is one of the most important layers in a room. We had just finished styling this space and it still felt like something was missing... adding these from @onequince was what finally pulled it together.
They add privacy but still let the light come through, and I always look for a bit of texture so things don’t fall flat. These hit that balance really well.
We’re actually planning to layer in bamboo shades here too, but I almost always like to double up on panels like this first. It gives the windows a fuller, more finished look even if they’re mostly decorative.
Also, small tip... these technically aren’t meant for drapery pins, but I pinned them along the back at the pole tabs to get a more tailored feel. Not perfect, but it works and makes them read a bit more custom.
Comment SHOP and we’ll send the link.
Direct link: https://liketk.it/6ciTA
#QuincePartner, @shop.ltk, #liketki
A few items I’m always getting questions about. Here are some of my most recent faves from our home💗
Comment ‘LIST’ and I’ll share everything!
