Design Notes from the Studio
After 20 years designing homes across the US, Europe, and Asia, I returned to Colorado to focus exclusively on South Denver neighborhoods. This journal shares what I'm learning as I navigate Centennial kitchens, Littleton historic homes, and the unique challenges of designing close to home.
You'll find project stories, design philosophy, practical advice, and honest reflections on what it takes to create homes that work for real families.
How an Interior Designer and Architect Work Together
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.
What to Do With a Room That Has No Good Natural Light
The answer isn't white paint and recessed lighting. Here's how to design a dark room that feels intentional, warm, and better than its sun-filled counterparts.
How an Interior Designer and General Contractor Work Together
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.
What Does an Interior Designer Do on a New Construction Home?
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.
Symmetry, Balance, and When Rules Are Worth Breaking
Most design rules exist for good reason. Here's which ones to follow, which ones to question, and how to tell the difference; for rooms that feel intentional rather than just correct.
Kitchen Design in Littleton: What Works in These Homes Specifically
Littleton has five distinct home styles and each one needs a different kitchen approach. Here's what actually works; and what goes wrong in bungalows, ranches, mid-century homes, Victorians, and new construction.
How to Design Your Home When You Have No Idea What Your Style Is
Not knowing your style isn't a problem to solve before hiring a designer, it's an honest place to start. Here are the questions that can get you started on the journey to finding your style.
What Can a Design Consultation Do For Me?
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.
Why Would I Hire an Interior Designer?
Most people hire a GC and hope for the best. Here's what an interior designer does, and why they’re an important part of your team before the expensive decisions get made.
Primary Bathroom Design: The Decisions That Matter
Why layout decisions matter more than tile choices; and the specific questions about shower placement, freestanding tubs, shared vanities, and Colorado water that change how a primary bathroom renovation turns out.
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