ORCHID SHOW BOTANICAL GARDENS
Spectacular colors were seen in a vast array of unusual orchids at this special event held in the Spring. Mother Nature has certainly given us a beautiful palette to work with for our gardens & our homes!



Spectacular colors were seen in a vast array of unusual orchids at this special event held in the Spring. Mother Nature has certainly given us a beautiful palette to work with for our gardens & our homes!
Spring is just around the corner—even if it still feels like Winter here in the Northeast!
A 1920s cottage was in need of a new entryway and front door to reflect the rest of the home’s appealing atmosphere and provide functional value.
Best of Houzz is an honor awarded to just over 2% of the more than 3 million Professional Members on Houzz…
In the Northeast, it’s been so cold and snowy, who hasn’t been dreaming of summer? Take a look at these beautiful outdoor spaces and think warm thoughts.
After successfully renovating the family room and entryway of their contemporary home, our clients were ready for the next step in their full gut renovation—transforming their outdated 1980s kitchen.
If you’re anything like me, January feels like the perfect time to hit REFRESH. It’s a chance to reflect on what worked well last year and what needs some fine-tuning. And of course, thinking about projects in our home that will make the time spent indoors during the cold winter, more enjoyable….
Jana Platina specializes in business development, pairing unique “MADE IN ITALY” products with retailers, high end brands, and renowned interior designers and architects in the Northeast. She is an entrepreneur, an educator, a maker, and an aspiring artist…
A family home was in need of a serious makeover. It was very outdated and many parts of the house were in disrepair.
A primary bath in Croton-on-Hudson, NY has gone from out-of-date to a calm, serene refuge.
This month, our design newsletter is packed with holiday inspiration! From jaw-dropping Design Build transformations to the latest home decor trends, we’ll help you create a space that surprises and delights this season. Let’s make your home the ultimate gift to yourself!
This bathroom renovation project is a perfect example of why you do not need a lot of space to make significant improvements. Great, functional design plus creative ideas are essential.
Our recent trip to the Fall High Point Market in North Carolina was an incredible experience, filled with inspiration and opportunities to source pieces for our many design projects. The showrooms truly were a feast for the eyes, offering a vast array of unique and customizable solutions for our clients…
During the holidays we are all drawn to the heart of the home, the kitchen.
With over 25 years in design & creating unique carpet solutions, Tim Sheridan from Stark Carpet explains the 10 important benefits we should know about handmade rugs!
Can you take a road trip to reconnect with nature? These two destinations, Little Island and Hammond Museum & Gardens, are sure to inspire and recharge your spirit to put you in a grateful mindset….
Turning a house into a home with gratitude is a joy from beginning to the end. Our Greenwood Lake home renovation was exactly that.
We are just back from the big furniture & accessory show in High Point, North Carolina. What a fantastic event! I feel so inspired and it was the perfect mix of fun and work.
Curious how to START your home Design-Build projects? When to bring in an Architect and Interior Designer?
A recent multi-room basement renovation is just about complete. The client request was to redesign and build out a multifunctional space for family, office, backyard
My favorite color of the Autumn season? It has to be orange! There’s something so uplifting about it. From pumpkins to fiery leaves touched with hints of red, and even in the blooms of mums, orange truly captures the essence of fall…
CHHS Holiday Chorus
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The common element throughout is good design. There’s always a reason why an element is chosen for a certain place, whether it’s a colorful painting in a room or a specific fabric on a chair. There’s also a functionality to every item that is unique to each project’s solution. It’s sort of like an oversized jigsaw puzzle with a place and reason for each piece.
“Your rooms are like a painting. Each component is a brushstroke to create the whole picture. It’s magic every time!”