Quartz – So Many Choices!

Quartz – So Many Choices!

Quartz has been on the forefront for countertop material for several years now. Although named for a natural material, quartz countertops are man made, created by grinding up natural quartz, adding resins or binders, and adding pigment. The result is a very...
Remember It’s Earth Day!

Remember It’s Earth Day!

It’s Earth Day today – and it’s also Earth Day’s 50th anniversary. Under different circumstances there would be lots of outdoor, community or school related activities to support Earth Day, but not this year. However, earthday.org features digital events,...
I Love Pendant Lighting!

I Love Pendant Lighting!

Pendant lights add a great finishing touch to kitchen islands, peninsulas, dining areas, bar areas, reception areas and retail counters or displays. They take a lighting plan to the next level by adding lots of interest and pop, and they add a little whimsy or...
Dark Sky Compliant Lighting

Dark Sky Compliant Lighting

Although I’m an interior designer, I frequently select exterior items for clients including roofing, siding, doors, decking and exterior lighting. An important category for exterior lighting, especially in areas that are home to wildlife such as sea turtles, is “dark...
Small Bath Solutions

Small Bath Solutions

I recently worked on a renovation project at a home in a beautiful coastal setting on Cape Cod. The overall space was open, airy and contemporary, with a large family room and dining room, but with small and compact bedrooms and bathrooms. The bathroom sizes and...
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

I specify flooring for just about every project that I work on, focusing on the right product or type of material that will look great and prove to be a smart choice. Luxury vinyl flooring has become really popular, and is proving to be a great solution for different...
Beautiful Lighting Options

Beautiful Lighting Options

For new construction and home renovation projects, lighting such as chandeliers, pendants and surface mounted fixtures (sconces, vanity lights or ceiling lights) can add a wonderful finishing touch to overall project success. A key to lighting design for interiors is...
Beautiful Natural Fiber Area Rugs

Beautiful Natural Fiber Area Rugs

We’re wrapping up an extensive home renovation project for a client on Cape Cod, and we’re selecting area rugs. The house is situated in sandy soil and white pines, looking out over breezy Cape Cod Bay. The perfect floor covering solution for a casual, beachy...
Great Issues of Interior Design Magazine

Great Issues of Interior Design Magazine

Two recent issues of Interior Design® magazine are really outstanding. The March issue is the “Big Ideas” issue and features innovation in many aspects of design. From architecture to interior design to product design and new technologies, this issue is packed with...