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‘Oh Hey Highlands’ Reveal Part 2:
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Welcome back, friends! If you’ve been following us on Instagram, you already know we’ve been rolling out a 4-part series walkthrough of this dreamy project, diving into all the nitty-gritty design details. If you haven’t checked it out yet, no worries—we’ve got you. Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4...

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A Case for Painted Wood Floors

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Stonebriar Galvanized Metal Serving Tray
Wicker Serving Tray with Lid
Galvanized Metal Beverage Party Tub
Outdoor Wicker Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Tepa Accent Rechargeable Table Lamp
Celina Coastal White Cushion Woven Wicker Natural Teak Outdoor Sofa
Doug Good Feather Adirondack Blanket
Leland Tonal Gray Faux Stone Hourglass Outdoor Side Table
Outdoor Dining Armchair with Cushion
Clemmie Concrete Coffee Table
Stargazer Garden Lights Set of 21 Bulbs, Clear
Stargazer Garden Lights Socket Strand, 20′
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Latitude Run Hurricane Candleholders
Lucia Acrylic Wine Glasses
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Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
Now booking Signature Virtual Design projects.

The room you’ve been meaning to finish for the last two years probably doesn’t need another Pinterest board. It probably needs a plan.

Most homeowners get stuck somewhere between inspiration and execution. They know they want to update a room, replace furniture, or finally make decisions they’ve been putting off, but there are too many moving pieces. Too many options. Too many decisions that feel difficult to make.

That’s where our Signature Virtual Design comes in.

We create a complete design plan for your space, including layouts, furniture and finish selections, sourcing, drawings, and clear direction so you can move forward with confidence. You get the same level of design thinking we bring to all our projects, just in a format you can implement on your own timeline.

Whether you’re updating a single room, or furnishing an entire home, our goal is simple: help you stop second-guessing and start making progress.
One of the questions I get asked most often is why furniture can vary so dramatically in price. You can pull up two sofas online that look nearly identical. Yet one costs a few thousand dollars more than the other. Most of the time, the answer isn’t in what you’re seeing. It’s in what you can’t see.

When I’m sourcing furniture for clients, I’m looking beyond the fabric color and silhouette. I’m paying attention to all of the little details that determine how a piece will perform over time. A quality hardwood frame can often outlast the upholstery itself, which is why heirloom pieces can be reupholstered multiple times over their lifetime.

Even something as simple as cushion construction can completely change how a sofa feels. A family room sofa that gets used every single day should feel very different than a sofa in a formal sitting room. There isn’t one “best” option. The right answer depends on how you live.

None of this means every room needs custom upholstery. But understanding what’s happening beneath the surface helps explain why two pieces that look almost identical online can feel completely different five or ten years later.

As designers, we’re always thinking beyond how something photographs. We’re thinking about how it will sit, wear, and function for the people living with it every day. That’s where the value lives.