Earlier this month I attended what those of us in the industry call “market.” It’s the largest furniture trade show in the United States and it’s open for 10 days a year. If you have worked with me, you know that I fully embrace our motto of “MODERN LIVING. TIMELESS DESIGN.” We believe in the […]
Colorful Kitchens
Want to know a bit more about what I discovered in Las Vegas at the Kitchen Bath Industry Show (KBIS)? Well, color was everywhere: cabinets, sinks, faucets, appliances and more! BOLD COLORS Bold colors in a range are nothing new but the variety of options – in the number of color options and the quantity […]
Zone of Genius
If you’ve booked an Introductory Chat or Design Consultation with us, then you’re familiar with our scheduling software: Acuity. Clients LOVE this software! They have access to our firm’s calendar and can schedule their meetings anytime day or night. Although I love the software, the autoresponders and reminders I created within the software lack inspiration […]
Home Depot steals designers intellectual property
Photography is a very important part of our business. In fact, it’s the core of our marketing. It’s so important, that it is one of the steps in our Signature 13 Step Design Delivery Process. We share our photography on our social media channels and in our portfolio. Our clients are incredibly kind and graciously […]
Hiring the right person for the job is essential to good design
As a child I remember “helping” my dad with a project. He asked me to stir the can of paint he just opened so I grabbed a nearby screwdriver and began to stir. My father (the left-brained engineer) was horrified and the look on his face was so dire that I jumped away from the […]
5 Tips to Decorate a Dining Room
Company is coming. Is your dining room ready? Football, family game night and fall entertaining are here! Get your dining room in shape for informal buffets and the grandmother of all holidays – Thanksgiving. Host Chairs My goal is to create dining rooms that look curated, not “designed.” Using a mix of finishes, fabrics and […]
Setting realistic deadlines for a renovation
Last month, I flew to Texas to surprise my Dad for his birthday. Due to a delayed flight, I missed my connection. I was extremely frustrated because I was basically his birthday present! In my business, I have learned that a party, wedding or holiday ISN’T a deadline. While I missed my Dad’s party, I […]
How to stretch your design dollar
Here at RHILLC we’ve been busy with a variety of projects. One of these jobs was incredibly robust. It involved a 10,000 sq ft home that had been neglected and was in such disrepair, the entire house had to be lifted and a new foundation constructed. The home needed to be gutted. Though starting from scratch may […]
Organizing your home through good design
We recently received a call inquiring about organizing services. What we design INVOLVES organizing but we do not offer traditional organizational services. Those services include taking a detailed inventory of your space (and the items in it), assist you in the purging process, provide storage containers and they organize, label and categorize everything for you. […]
Trends from High Point 2018 furniture market
When designers, decorators or furniture retailers talk about ‘market,’ they aren’t talking about their local farmer’s market or grocery store. They’re referring to High Point Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina. Earlier this month, when I journeyed to High Point, I had a shopping list for current projects, and I wanted to find new vendors […]