It’s late January and everyone is talking about the resolutions they set for living a healthier life. Some are succeeding and some aren’t. Have you considered using interior design to help you keep your resolutions? Need to exercise more? We can convert a spare bedroom into a yoga/meditation retreat. Creating a dedicated space for exercise […]
Kitchen tile dont’s
I have been fortunate to work with some highly skilled tile installers and, to be frank, it is both art and science. These tile DONT’S are not all related to tile installation, but they prove that a successful installation requires ONE vision, preferably from a professional designer who can prevent these mistakes. When we work […]
Space Planning Before and After
Last week we measured for a new project. It is imperative to take our time when we measure a new project because I want to make sure we capture all the information we need. Good space planning doesn’t happen by accident and ending well really depends upon how we begin. Space planning is an art […]
Interior designers aren’t interior decorators
Last fall a high school student, Sara, joined the RHI family as an intern. She is incredibly smart and dedicated; in fact, she’s the valedictorian of her class. It is a privilege to have her on our team. To prepare for Sara’s internship, I mapped out a variety of lessons that I believed would […]
Travel inspires and educates
If you’ve been a follower for any length of time, you will know that I love to travel. Travel is important and I consider it an imperative part of my ongoing education. Travel inspires and refills my creative reserves. More profoundly, it exposes me to fresh design concepts, new products, trending colors and it provides real-life illustration of the impact […]
A sincere thank you
Fifteen years ago this month I officially opened my business, which means this month marks a special anniversary. As you know, I’m calling it a birthday, because birthdays are MUCH more fun. Growing up, I never imagined that I would be an entrepreneur. I went to school to become an interior designer, NOT a business […]
Working with an interior design firm
Earlier this month, I made a presentation to a civic organization sharing how working with an interior designer will save a client time AND money. Working with a full-service interior design firm allows a client to work on everything at once. We create a cohesive plan which includes: creating a floor plan, selecting flooring, designing […]
Helping Clients Visualize
At RHILLC, we enjoy creating warm, inviting homes that welcome family & friends….spaces that are stylish and comfortable; classic yet livable. Our services begin with an interior design consultation. By completing and returning our Discovery Questionnaire prior to our consultation, our clients are engaged in the design process from the very beginning. The […]