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Designer "Tricks of the Trade".....
As designers we have many tricks that we use when designing a room or space... Here are some inside secrets & tips to help you style...
Stephanie Nolan
Mar 18, 20242 min read


How to Decorate like a Designer....
Decorating your home can be overwhelming to some people. Here are some Tips to help you decorate like a Pro. BALANCE……. You don’t want...
Stephanie Nolan
Mar 11, 20242 min read


How to Maximize your Interior Decorating Budget?
As we all know decorating your home can be costly $$$. There are alot of areas to think about Floors ( Area Rugs ), Walls ( Window...
Stephanie Nolan
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Why should I use Wallpaper ??
As a professional interior designer I see alot of clients shy away from using wallpaper. They are afraid to use it in their home. ...
Stephanie Nolan
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Building a new house...when do I hire a Designer?
In order to avoid mistakes it best to bring on a Professional Interior Designer in the very beginning stages of your project. This...
Stephanie Nolan
Feb 19, 20243 min read


Tips for creating a true "Master Retreat"....
First, the obvious, a good's night sleep is ESSENTIAL so choosing the right mattress for you is imperative . You must, must, must have...
Stephanie Nolan
Feb 12, 20243 min read


Why hire an Interior Design Firm rather than use a "Free" Furniture Store Designer ?
As the owner of an Interior Design company, we get calls from prospect clients telling us they tried to use "Free" Design Services from...
Stephanie Nolan
Feb 9, 20242 min read


How to Decorate your home like an HGTV Design Show.....
If you are reading this blog…there is a good chance you are a fan of HGTV, Magnolia, DIY or one of the many interior design / interior...
Stephanie Nolan
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Designing a Pet Friendly Home .... Advice from a Professional Interior Designer
Everyone wants a beautiful home however a good percentage of homeowners have pets. So what can you do to make sure you can still have a...
Stephanie Nolan
Jan 20, 20242 min read


How to add Coastal Style to your home
Being a professional Interior Designer and Interior Design company located in Sarasota, Florida; we design a lot of “Coastal” styled and...
Stephanie Nolan
Dec 24, 20231 min read


Interior Designer vs. Interior Decorator...What's The Difference?
Thought I would explain the difference between an interior designer vs. and interior decorator. In this industry, there are many of us...
Stephanie Nolan
Dec 7, 20232 min read


Furniture Trends for 2024
As Designers...we attend many markets. It is at these markets that manufacturers & vendors showcase the latest designs that will be...
Stephanie Nolan
Nov 23, 20231 min read


4 Easy Ways to Spruce up your Home without purchasing any new furniture!
As we move into the New Year.....here's some easy ways to spruce up and freshen your home for 2023! #1 - DEEP CLEAN.....How boring you...
Stephanie Nolan
Dec 27, 20223 min read


ASID....NCIDQ....What does it mean?
Being in the interior design world for over 30 years, I sometimes forget that clients and general public don't understand the interior...
Stephanie Nolan
Dec 22, 20222 min read


Revamping your Holiday Decor
Today I took on the task of decorating our home for Christmas. The only problem was we recently moved and our new home palette is much...
Stephanie Nolan
Dec 4, 20221 min read


Countertop Confusion…….Quartz, Quartzite, Granite, Marble What’s Best ???
Shopping for new countertops can be really overwhelming. There are just so many choices and its not like most people (other than...
Stephanie Nolan
Oct 14, 20223 min read


What is our Design Process?
Every single Interior Design project is completely unique, however there are some elements that always remain the same.... I thought I...
Stephanie Nolan
Sep 27, 20224 min read


A Billionaire's Bedroom.....Doris Duke
I had the opportunity to visit Doris Duke's Newport estate "Rough Point" located off of the famed "Bellevue Avenue". This beautiful...
Stephanie Nolan
Sep 5, 20221 min read


The Reality of Televised DESIGN TV Shows..
As designers, we are addicted to HGTV, DYI and other network Design TV Shows. Who doesn't love a show where you meet clients, have a...
Stephanie Nolan
Aug 24, 20222 min read


Why use a Designer?
In today's world the internet has opened up endless possibilities that didn't exist years ago. Homeowners can buy anything they want...
Stephanie Nolan
Aug 4, 20222 min read
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