How to make oak cabinets work and save money on your kitchen renovation! Tips from a designer.
Making our 1990's oak cabinets work in our kitchen wasn't where our minds first went when we moved into our home in 2022. We immediately thought we'd tear them out and start fresh. My husband had contractors come give estimates within 2 weeks of moving in. A full kitchen renovation would land us in the 45-60k ballpark with several companies (excluding appliances). Ikea was cheaper...around 25-30k (excluding appliances). But those numbers made us take another look at our kitchen...and we realized maybe the oak cabinets aren't so bad...really it's what's around them!
Creating a Multi-Functional Guest Room and Playroom: Tips from a Virtual Interior Designer
As a virtual interior designer, I'm constantly fielding questions from clients about how to tackle their design challenges. Recently, I turned to my Instagram followers to ask about their biggest design dilemmas. One common issue stood out: how to create a guest room that doubles as a playroom without sacrificing style. Here's my step-by-step guide to achieving a beautiful, functional space that serves both purposes seamlessly.