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Inside a Virtual Design Project:
From Concept to Execution

Inside a Virtual Design Project: From Conception to Execution What you actually receive—and how we…
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The Best Blue Paint Colors I’ve Ever Used

Blue is one of the most requested colors in our projects, and also one of…
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Tile Patterns To Try If You Love Checkerboard But Are Tired Of Seeing It Everywhere

If you’ve been defaulting to checkerboard … I get it. I’ve used it too, and…
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Lee Jofa Althea Linen Pillow Cover in Citron
Tulip Artisan Glass
Tall Cosmo Pant
Pro-Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Daffodil Painted Metal Candle Holder, White
Fin Drawstring Pouch in Coffee
Echinacea Rectangle Catchall
Cumberbund Updated Traditional Auden Brown Wood
Woven Rattan Decor Pitcher
Talbot Stoneware Planter
Brass Cone Wall Sconce
Carambola Towel Shorts
Small Bandana Hachi Anise
Classic Signet Ring
12 Premium Paper Plate Set
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A May Design Mix

The May Edit Everything catching our eye right now + a few things we’re actually…
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Farley Throw Blanket
Daffodil Painted Metal Candle Holder – Yellow
Joan Cabinet Knob
Edgemcombe Pouf
Pillow Bundle SAI-XV
Charleston Coffee Table
Sagehill Rattan Woven Tray
Etna Pendant
Rosamund Sofa
Mid Century Raw Brass Finish Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Laney Floral Curtain
Edinburgh Walnut Wood Wall Picture Frame
Antique Ice Bucket in Shiny Metal
Sabre Cutlery Set – Green
Rêverie des Pins Dining Plate in Celeste
Les Arbres Placemat in Celeste
Fiora Hand-Knotted Light Brown New Zealand Wool Area Rug
Santos Large Chest
Frances Cabinet
Stefania Cabinet
Organic Modern Hand-wrought Iron and Woven Raffia Armchair
Keeper Box Shelf
Big Mug – Thistle
Everyday Bowl 4-Pack – Thistle
Carneros Rattan Single Sconce
Palmer Bed
Luca Euro Sham
Althorp Living History End Table
Waddell 60” Console Table
The ‘Matisse’ Etagere
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If You Love Nashville Interiors, Start Here
(Southern Heritage Style Guide)

Southern Heritage Style What it is, what it feels like, and how to start pulling…
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14 Online Decor Shops That Feel Like Hidden Gems

If you’ve ever wondered where designers actually find those pieces that feel a little more…
Bathroom

The Easiest Way to Upgrade Your Bathroom
(It’s Not What You Think)

If you’re heading into spring and thinking about getting your home and bathroom guest-ready, this…
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Bianca Organic Percale Embroidered Shams (Set of 2)
Toiletry Bag
Lachlan French Country White Ceramic Footed Decorative Vase
Classic Organic Percale Embellished Deluxe Bedding
Horse Medal Basket Leather and Canvas-Trimmed Raffia Tote
Marlowe Necklace
Funnel-Neck Cropped Trench Coat
Mid Century Modern Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Glass
Between The Lines – Notebook
Ine Upholstered Ottoman
Charlie Double Oven Mitt
LA CRÈME MAIN Hand & Nail Cream
Hans Drop Tassel Pull
Colmar Vintage Stemmed Glasses, Set of 4
Onyx Live Edge Bowl
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Between Seasons: The April Edit

A shift in pace, a return to living April feels like movement. Not the rushed…
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Butler Bastion Industrial Chic Side Table
Lucille English Roll Arm Chaise Lounge
Quincy Fringe Pillow
Galvin Brown Walnut Burl Desk
Weathered Oak Flatweave Jute Rug
European Linen Euro Sham
Clapham Hand-Loomed Wool Rug
Tulpina Napkins
Rosemary Quilt
Banded Recycled Glassware
Hermione Placemat
Handmade Ceramic Pendant Light
Ceramic Swan Coaster set of Four
Navy Luna Plate
Mariana Pendant
Pleated Lampshade: Beige Red Floral Block Print
Mar Chandelier
Avignon Slipcovered Armchair
Printed Accent Chair Gingham Berry
Antique French Desk or Dining Table
Corner Chair
Pillow Bundle SAI.III
Spindle Four-Poster Bed
Bruce Updated Traditional Brown Burl Wood Chest
Barry Updated Traditional Black Cherry Wood Secretary Desk
Tole Flower Standard Hellebore
Amilia Brass Perforated Flush Mount
Antique Louis XIII Writing Table
Thames Hand-Knotted Rug
The Horses
Tangier Settee
Alpena 90″ Dark Acacia Wood Credenza
Esther French Country Beige Canvas Leather Bachelor Chest
Bamboo Cordless LED Table Lamp
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If I Could Design a Cottage in Ireland

St. Patty’s Day always has a way of putting Ireland on my mind—but this year…
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A Case for Painted Wood Floors

There’s something about a deadline that makes decisions happen. My parents are coming to visit…
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Zanzibar Pillow Cover
Le Pliage Green Pouch with handle
Green Floral and Bird Jar
Woven Sinamay Rectangular Serveware Food Cover
Spirit Cocktail Napkin
Green Cream Artificial Snowball Flower
Light Green Jade Abacus Brush
Sage Taffeta Angelise Tie Skirt
Basil Provence Candlesticks
Floral Dinner Plate Green
Anna Reverse Green Cereal Bowl
Colonial Green Taper
Green Resin Bamboo Flatware Set
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A Study in Green

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! It feels impossible to ignore green in March. Everywhere you look…
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Are You Stuck in Decision Fatigue?
If so, “Designer for a Day” is For You

A Closer Look at Designer for a Day If you’re feeling overwhelmed … this post…
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Atter designing more kitchen renovations than I could ever count (and recently finishing renovating our own kitchen) I can tell you that where you invest matters. Not because every kitchen needs the highest-end everything, but because some decisions have a much bigger impact on how the space functions and feels over time.

When clients are planning a renovation, it’s easy to get pulled toward the finishes. The paint colors, the hardware, the details that photograph well.

But the conversations we spend the most time on are usually about the things that will affect daily life for years to come.

Subscribe to Between the Layers (link in bio) for more renovation insights, items shaping our designs, and the inside scoop of what we are working on!
I think one of the biggest misconceptions about hiring a designer is that people assume our clients don’t know what they want. In reality, most of them know exactly what they want.

They know they want a kitchen that feels warm and collected.
They know they want a patio they’ll actually use.
They know they want a home that feels finished.

What they don’t know is whether the white oak cabinets work with the soapstone counters they pinned six months ago. Or if the layout they’re considering is going to annoy them every single day once it’s built.

That’s where we come in. Not because you can’t make decisions. Because some decisions are expensive.
And it’s nice to have someone thinking through all the details before you start ordering materials and moving walls.

So, If you’ve ever looked through our portfolio and thought, “I want my house to feel like that, “this service was designed for you! Or you can explore our other offerings on our website and schedule a discovery call to determine which one is the perfect fit for you!