Most of my clients find themselves drawn to a particular design aesthetic, with fabrics they can’t resist and furniture they covet. I tell all my new clients to send me photos of rooms that inspire t…
STOPPED Midstream: Pandemic Renovation Interrupted!
Who would have thunk it? What was to take about 10 weeks now has no end date in sight? My husband and I gratefully sold our home in December – finally free of repairs, stairs, shoveling and mowi…
The Open Floor Plan: Is It Here To Stay?
Despite the fact that we are in the middle of a pandemic, where social distancing has become a real game changer, an open floor plan seems to be a lifestyle choice with a very strong fan base. Is it …
Art Underground: Tile and Mosaics of New York City’s Subways
Did you know there are over 400 mosaics installed on subway platforms in the 5 boroughs of New York City? I sure didn’t until I took a subway mosaics tour with mosaic artist Cathleen Newsham and saw…
Paint Color Fatigue? Enough Already With the Grays!
I’ve recently spoken to some fellow designers and guess what? They all seem to get requests for the same gray paint color. While Gray is a great neutral, I think it’s time to stretch the palette! It’s…
The Best Paint for Updating Any Cabinets
If you’re considering updating your kitchen or bathroom cabinets, you need to know about alkyd paint. Painting cabinets is a really big job, but it is the single most transformative thing you ca…
Bathroom Remodel? Time to Meet A Smart Toilet!
Thinking about renovating your bathroom? An intelligent toilet may be your best investment. Every once in a while, something comes along that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it. And if y…
A Celebration of Urban Expression in White Plains, New York
New York was not working very well when John Lindsay became mayor of New York in 1965. He wanted the it to be known as “fun city” and yet, it was a tough time in New York – a restle…
Fresh Eyes For Your Home Earns BEST OF HOUZZ 2017
For the fourth year in a row, Fresh Eyes For Your Home has earned the Best of HOUZZ award for excellence in service. 2017 is off to a great start! Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation…
My New Favorite Paint: The Donald Kaufman Collection
When faced with 150 shades of white at the paint store, finding the perfect one seems impossible. Donald Kaufman, color guru to top designers and architects, has been helping clients navigate this sea…
