There is little that is more aspirational than having a home by a body of water. Whether it is on the shores of a lake, a beach, or along a river front, having a home with a water view is the epitome of relaxed, casual living. If you are planning a lakeside retreat of your …
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How to Infuse Your Neutral Décor with Pops of Color
Over the last two decades of interior design trends, it can feel like we have gone from one color extreme to the other! In the early 2000’s we saw a lot of saturated color on the wall. Entire rooms were bathed in solid paint colors. In the 2010’s gray took over in a big way! …
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How to Expertly Style a Shelf or Bookcase [7 Tips]
Whether you are lucky enough to have built-in bookcases, or you just have a few floating shelves, shelving is a great way to display accessories, art, and other treasures that are meaningful to you. We love Pinterest and use it for inspiration and mood boards, but if you search “shelfie inspiration” on Pinterest you get… …
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Is Modern Farmhouse Going Out of Style?
How to navigate popular design trends as they come and go. Unless you have been living under a rock or off the grid for the last few years, you have most definitely heard of Modern Farmhouse. You might associate the explosion of its popularity with Chip and Joanna Gaines’ show, Fixer Upper, but the foundation …
Top Projects of 2019
Interior Design Year in Review: 2019 Take a look back at some of our interior design highlights from 2019. Dunthorpe Right off the bat we knew 2019 was going to be a year of major changes for Allison and her design team. Allison moved into a beautiful home in Dunthorpe so that the interior design …
Christmas 2019
‘Tis the season to set the table The holiday season brings together family, friends, and the warmth of tradition. One of the biggest traditions for us is setting the table for each gathering. We draw inspiration from the season and the holiday. It’s our way of expressing ourselves while showing those that share the meal …
Our Sophia
Autism can be an all-consuming emotional roller costar ride. This abbreviated story may sound cut and dry, but that is far from how the past 14 years have been. Sophia is my granddaughter. We call her Sofa loafa (Sofa for short) because as a toddler she loved to loaf around on the family room sofa. …
Your Design Style Quiz
Do you know your design style? It’s as personal as your color season or wardrobe style. During an initial consultation with Allison Smith, she will ascertain your individual style. If you dont have time for a consult, but still want to satisfy your curiosity, you can take our design quiz right now! It’s fun! It’s …
Is Gray Passe?
Trends in the last few years have all pointed to black, white, gray, and neutral. However, the pendulum is swinging! We are finally starting to see pops of unique color sneaking into some of our residential remodels. This year saw the rise of blushes for furniture and accent pieces. 2020 design trends point towards a warmer spectrum. We’re seeing …
Commercial Rec Center – “Gateway”
This rec center in Everett, Washington has soaring ceilings and tons of natural light. The original concept that was sent to us was very barn-like with craftsman undertones… actually, craftsman overtones. This scheme simply didn’t match the aesthetics for the area. After many iterations on our part, we went with a more contemporary aesthetic. Check …