What to Expect When Visiting a Slab Yard
Unless you’re an interior designer, no one thinks about countertops unless they’re in the midst of remodeling a kitchen or bath. Even fewer people know what to expect when visiting a slab yard. Our design combined with client mandates determines the countertop material I select. Not only do I specify the countertop material, I specify […]
Plan and Design your Outdoor Living Spaces
Summer has arrived, and with it comes the benefit of outdoor living. My husband and I just finished finalizing our plan for our backyard. Designing an outdoor space is very similar to designing an indoor space. An added bonus – you can increase our living space without a complicated remodel! Spending time outdoors provides a […]
Timeless Elegance: Four Kitchen Design Trends That Never Go Out of Style
“If you can organize your kitchen, you can organize your life.” ~ Louis Parrish What if I told you that your kitchen could help IMPROVE your life? Taking the time to identify what would make your life easier isn’t a luxury, it’s just good design. Our design motto is “MODERN LIVING. TIMELESS DESIGN.” so you’ll rarely […]
Why we Don’t Follow Interior Design Trends
At Ruxana’s Home Interiors LLC, we don’t follow trends. We enjoy creating warm, inviting homes that welcome family & friends….spaces that are stylish and comfortable; classic yet livable. We design spaces that embody our philosophy of MODERN LIVING, TIMELESS DESIGN. I don’t follow trends. I attend trade shows, read shelter magazines and stay aware of […]
Paint Color Myths
If you follow our Instagram stories, you’ll know that we have a game room we’re updating. It’s a dark, wood-paneled room and we’re painting it a rich blue. Every tradesperson has questioned me, but when my clients saw our color scheme and rendering they said “Let’s do it!!” Paint is very complex – one has to consider […]
Perfectly Imperfect
I first heard of the term ‘wabi sabi’ while visiting Taiwan. Wabi-sabi was explained to me as a deep appreciation of things that are imperfect and impermanent. In a world seemingly filled with Instagram influencers hawking ‘perfection,’ I embrace things that are perfect in their imperfection. Perfectly imperfect. Clients have heard me say: “Mother Nature […]
Increase the Sq Footage of your Living Space – Go Outside
Do you want to know how to increase the square footage of your living space without renovating your home? It’s easy….go outside! Interior design and landscape design are not cousins, they’re sisters! There are five essential steps to plan and design an outdoor living space that serves you and your family. The Japanese call the […]
Rutland, Vermont’s beautiful Post Office
I was born to be a designer. Unfortunately, though, I didn’t come to that realization until AFTER I entered college as an English Lit Major. As an English major, I read: A LOT. Most weeks I read four to six books at a time. So, it was always a joy to read short stories. One […]
How Covid-19 impacts the design industry
What a year this month has been, huh? Are you tired of all the COVID-19 emails? I get it. My inbox is inundated with updates, offers and letters from CEOs. Most are trite but others are actually informative. And this is what brings me to your inbox today: information. Since I act as my clients’ advocate, ally and partner, […]
Five Tips to Improve Sleep
We can all benefit from a good night’s sleep. It improves our productivity and overall quality of life. Sleep hygiene refers to our sleep environment and behaviors, such as creating a comfortable sleeping environment, establishing a consistent sleep schedule, and practicing relaxation techniques before bed. Power Down Research clearly shows we need to stop using electronic […]
