Design Journal
Interior design ideas and guides from our studio, for planning a home that feels like yours.
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Guest Room Checklist: 6 Moves to Make Before Holiday Guests Arrive
A guest room checklist for the holidays: a clear path around the bed, a lamp on each side, room to unpack and a stocked bath. 6 moves, with the why.
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Designing for Southwest Florida: Materials That Can Handle Humidity, Salt Air, and Season
Southwest Florida is one of the most beautiful places in the country to call home, and one of the hardest on finishes. Here is how we specify materials in Naples,…
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Same Room, Same Furniture: A Living Room Layout That Gets People Talking
A living room layout made for talking: seats about 6 ft apart, chairs facing in, a 3 ft path and warm 2700K light. See all 4 moves on one plan.
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How High to Hang Art: The 57-Inch Rule and Ceiling × 7
How high to hang art: the 57-inch rule, scaled to your ceiling with Ceiling × 7. Plus how we hang art over a sofa, on gallery walls and on stairs.
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Spa Bathroom Design: How to Plan a Primary Bath That Feels Like a Retreat
Plan a spa bathroom at home: a calm layout, layered warm light, natural materials and storage that keeps counters clear. A Naples design studio explains how.
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What Is a Finish Schedule, and Why Does Every Project Need One?
A finish schedule lists every material, model number and finish in your home, room by room. Here is what goes in one and why builders rely on it.
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When to Hire an Interior Designer: 7 Signs It’s Time to Stop Going at It Alone
When to hire an interior designer? These 7 signs tell you it is time to stop going at it alone and bring in a designer for your home.
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The Psychology of Tile Patterns: How the Surface Beneath Your Feet Shapes the Way You Feel
How tile patterns shape the way a room feels, from herringbone and zellige to hexagon and large format, and how to choose one for your home.
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Timeless Interior Design: Thoughtful Spaces for the Year Ahead
A new year in interior design: timeless foundations, smart home comfort and a more collaborative process for homes that feel like you.
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Thanksgiving Home Decor: 7 Simple Ways to Welcome Guests
Simple Thanksgiving home decor ideas to warm up your entry, living room, dining table and kitchen before the holidays arrive.
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