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Why a comprehensive interior design plan saves time and money

custom rustic vanity

Clients often hire my firm AFTER they have completed a renovation.  The issue?  Decisions were made based on ‘hypothetical’ concepts. In order to illustrate the function of the room, provide human scale and to determine where lighting and electrical should go, builders and architects often create hypothetical furniture plans as part of their blueprints. These […]

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Creating a Budget for your Design Project

A few years ago, we worked on a Master Plan Design Strategy for a client. For those of you who do not know what that it is…it’s a paint by numbers design plan for clients to implement as their time and budget allow. This project was very robust and we were hired after my clients […]

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The difference between architects, interior designers and builders

“None of us is as smart as all of us.” ~ Ken Blanchard I have had the pleasure of working with preeminent builders and architects and I have great respect and admiration for the work they do. My firm works best with open-minded and collaborative professionals. Last Friday I attended a building team meeting for […]

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Word of the year

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How did you spend your new year’s eve? We spent a relaxing evening at home. It was bliss. Earlier that day, I worked on refining my ‘word of the year.’ I don’t really make ‘new year resolutions’ but I do set goals, both personal and professional. For the past five years, I have chosen a […]

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Organizing your home

Although I don’t have children returning to school, I do have a husband who is headed back next week. I’m proud of the work my husband does as an educator and I enjoy spending time with him during the summer. But when school begins, and he returns to work, I always feel the need to […]

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Embracing change

At Ruxana’s Home Interiors, we have a culture that emphasizes collaboration, integrity and innovation. Though many people are afraid of change I LOVE IT! Our firm has grown tremendously in 18 years and we have been forced to pivot numerous times due to changes in the economy and, more recently, in our industry. Menu of Services change: […]

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Design Trends from High Point Market 2019

Mix and match patterns

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Home Depot steals designers intellectual property

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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 […]

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