An architect designs the shell. A designer works from the architecture inward. Here's how the two disciplines collaborate on custom homes and major renovations, and why early involvement matters.

A designer and a GC aren't in competition, they cover two different halves of what a renovation requires. Here's how the relationship works and what it produces for the homeowner.

The design decisions on a new construction home happen during construction, not after. Here's what an interior designer does before, during, and after the build, and why timing is important.

A design consultation isn't just for people not ready for full design. Here are seven specific situations where two hours with an expert changes the outcome, and what happens in those two hours.