Design Projects

Kitchen with white cabinets, yellow walls, and a black-and-white checkerboard floor.
Renovated kitchen with green tile backsplash, floating wood shelves, and a deep farmhouse sink.
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Empty kitchen with yellow walls, tiled counters, white cabinets, and exposed plumbing beneath the sink.
Renovated kitchen with dark cabinets, a farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, and a colorful botanical mural.
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Lavender room with a worn white vanity, open drawers, oval mirror, and chandelier.
Renovated bathroom with a wood double vanity, gold-framed mirrors, and dark textured tile.
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Empty purple room with a ceiling fan, covered windows, and worn hardwood floors.
Staged bedroom with botanical wallpaper, a white bed, and bay windows with woven shades.
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Empty living room with wood floors, a white fireplace, and a large mirror.
Living room with exposed wood beams, a blue sofa, and a lit fireplace.
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Kitchen under renovation with exposed ceiling framing, damaged plaster, and bare concrete flooring.
Renovated kitchen with glass-front white cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, and a small two-chair dining nook.
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Landscaped home exterior with mature trees, a paved patio, and a black metal gate.
Modern home with a covered patio, wood-clad entrance wall, and black metal gate.
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Bedroom with a single bed, plaid bedding, and a desk beneath a window.
Staged bedroom with a tufted gray bed, mauve curtains, and a patterned navy-and-white rug.
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Covered wood deck with dining furniture, exposed beams, and views of a landscaped yard.
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Vacant living room with an unfinished ceiling, fireplace, and sliding glass door.
Renovated living room with a wood-clad fireplace, hardwood floors, and a large leafy-window view.
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Home interior under renovation with exposed framing, damaged ceiling, and partially visible kitchen.
Renovated white kitchen with open wood shelves, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, and an adjoining washer and dryer.
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Entry hall under renovation with a wooden staircase, rough stone walls, and unfinished floors.
Entry hall with a polished wood staircase, light floors, tall windows, and a hanging pendant light.
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Two-story white house at dusk with dark-framed windows, a landscaped yard, and debris beside it.
Dark gray two-story house with glowing windows, a large tree, and flowering front-yard landscaping at dusk.
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Renovation in a narrow paneled room with windows, exposed flooring, tools, and debris.
Renovated bathroom with a gray double vanity, marble counters, oval mirror, and glass shower.
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Vacant room with glossy tiled floors, pale walls, and several dark-framed windows.
Furnished bedroom with a white bed, dark plank accent wall, and wood floors.
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Empty bedroom with worn wood floors, mirrored closet doors, and a ceiling fan.
Staged bedroom with sage-green paneling, a sliding barn door, and a bed with striped bedding.
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Bathroom with a double-sink vanity and mirrored wall beside an open doorway to a covered patio.
Renovated bathroom with a freestanding tub, walnut vanity, large mirror, and stone-look tile floor.
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Unfinished interior with exposed wood framing, a pitched roof, and a ladder on the concrete floor.
Renovated kitchen with dark green cabinets, open wood shelves, stainless steel appliances, and a vaulted ceiling.
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Kitchen with tiled counters, large windows, and an ornate metal chair in the foreground.
Renovated white kitchen with a farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, and warm wood floors.
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Room under renovation with a chandelier, large windows, wood flooring, and equipment on the floor.
Empty green-walled room with built-in wood shelving, wide-plank floors, and a large garden-view window.
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Renovated room stripped to its wooden framing, with windows leaning against the back wall and equipment on the floor.
Kitchen sink with polished chrome faucets beneath a dark-framed window.
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Renovation interior with exposed framing, missing floorboards, and large windows.
Renovated empty room with a wood-slat accent wall, green walls, and wide-plank floors.
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Room under renovation with wood flooring, a steam cleaner, and disassembled furniture.
Empty renovated room with light wood floors, a yellow patterned wall, large windows, and a crystal chandelier.
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Curb appeal is your only chance at that all-important first impression. You want your home to be visually attractive and project a look that says “welcome!” For the potential buyer, the right curb appeal suggests the home is well maintained. A fresh coat of paint does wonders for any home, and a contrasting color for your front door makes it stand out so guests are immediately drawn to your front entrance. Highlight your windows stylishly with wood shutters so they appear larger, which adds tremendous value to your home. Simple landscaping with flowers and shrubs adds color and freshness, and front porch chairs are an inviting touch that makes guests feel at home.

Fireplaces add fabulous value to any home. If your living room has a fireplace, make sure it’s the focal point of your room. Design your living space so it’s the center of attraction when you’re entertaining. Updating outdated fixtures like old ceiling fans or lights is also a simple way to define and dress up your space. Lighting is key to creating the right ambiance in any room.

The kitchen is often the heart of the home. You want to create a space that is beautiful and functional. By removing the drop-down ceiling, you increase the ceiling height and open up the kitchen so it does not feel cramped and claustrophobic. New crown moldings add elegance and style, while updated fixtures and door pulls help modernize the kitchen.

By extending the countertop and resurfacing with granite, you have a marvelous breakfast bar that is warm and welcoming.  Modern light fixtures add the finishing touch.

Natural light is an asset in your home so maximize the effect it creates. Show off your living room bathed in natural sunlight if you have large glass windows so your home is bright cheerful, and spacious. Choose neutral colors for your walls and furniture for a sense of calm and relaxation. Neutral colors also help your room look and feel larger. Add visual interest with colorful pillows and cushions as accents. When it comes to home improvement, cleaning, and de-cluttering are some of the most cost-effective ways to make a huge difference. The best part? It’s free!

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By taking the time to get to know the needs and wants of my clients, I always keep their needs and tastes in mind. This approach has proven successful in representing clients at all income levels. I genuinely enjoy working with people and am able to build rapport easily by being a good listener and valuing their individual needs.

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Living room with a cream sectional and black-framed glass doors overlooking a garden.

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