Creative Inspiration and Design Musings
Live Intentionally: Bring the Outdoors Inside
When designing a house remodel, addition, or new construction, it’s important to plan for how natural light and the outdoor environment can be integrated with your home’s layout and footprint location. The placement, size, and functionality of windows and doors – along with additional tools for harnessing natural light – are major considerations to discuss early in the process.
Mocha Mousse: Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year
The Pantone Color Institute, a global authority on color trends and leader in color expertise, has unveiled its Color of the Year for 2025: Mocha Mousse (17-1230). This inviting, versatile hue blends soft browns with earthy taupe, offering a rich, comforting tone that evokes both luxury and nature.
Design with Pets in Mind
A whopping 86.9 million households in the United States (nearly 70%) have a pet according to the American Pet Products Association's (APPA) 2024 survey. With this rise in pet ownership, it’s no surprise we’re seeing more frequent asks to incorporate pet-friendly home designs.