New vs. used

Maybe it was my dad’s back-road garage sale ventures that convinced me early on that used didn’t mean useless. Rather, used things might just need a different purpose, a fresh coat of paint, or a new location to shine their brightest. The goal is to draw out a home’s personality, beginning with what just needs a little refreshing. From that starting point, I make suggestions about new items, ideas, and projects, and can accompany you through design choices so you have confidence to move ahead.

A small budget vs. a large budget

It’s been said that “constraint is the ground for creativity”, and I couldn’t agree more.  After years of working with non-profits, living abroad in various rentals, and moving to new places on limited funds, I’ve thrived on the need to improvise in order to create homes our family could love. Maybe you just need someone to help you narrow down paint colors or to send you a list of DIY projects and supplies you’ll need to tackle a project. Budget-friendly and creative solutions are foundational principles in my work.

 The latest trend vs. true beauty 

Farmhouse. Industrial. Mid-century. Japandi.  Each style has its perspective on what is beautiful, but each relies on the same principles of design: unified color schemes, mathematical ratios, and arrangement promoting human interactions. These principles were originated by the Designer of all things, and when I apply them, I am, at best, imitating His beauty. Whatever the style, He’s the reason it can be beautiful.