We’ve all been there. A bathroom or kitchen we’re not ready to rip apart to the studs but we want to do something to elevate and personalize our space. Our powder room wasn’t horrible, but it lacked unity and our story of home.

Creating vignettes in your home allows for those collected pieces and family heirlooms to have a moment. From console tables to mantles, utilizing these three techniques that vary in scale (and layering from there) will get you on your way to a uniquely styled vignette.

When we moved from our Delaware home that had quite the spacious kitchen (SPOILER ALERT: we are now back home in Delaware!), to our Hawai’i condo’s tiny kitchen, we knew we had to increase the footprint as much as possible. That meant literally cutting back some walls and creating the illusion the space was larger. The design process was quite the journey and I’m excited to share my tips for maximizing a tiny kitchen’s functionality and style.

My love affair with the color black runs deep. But how will that jive in Hawai’i? Simply put, because I love it…and it goes fabulously with white.

REAL TALK. Bathroom renovations are a thing and whether you’re doing so for your own home, a rental or a flip, the materials you choose matter.

If you’ve ever lived in a new build (and I don’t mean custom new build) or cookie-cutter style townhome/condo, I’m sure you’ve experienced an emotion called ‘meh.’ You know, where you find yourself wishing this room had cool paneling, that hallway had a curved arch or your ceiling had actual architectural details (vs. popcorn sprayed everywhere).

Yep, I said it! Join me as I discuss my reasons why and suggestions for using large, statement art — and how it is going to completely elevate your design.

If gallery walls of framed family photos aren't your cup of tea, I'm sharing 3 creative ways to display photos that don't include picture frames!

Get ‘em before they ‘sale’ away! These top 10 Anthropologie Home pieces are a great value for your dollar PLUS I’m dishing on design details you should be looking for when shopping for furniture online.

This one is for all my renters out there (or if you’re just sick of hammering/drilling nails into walls)! We’re so used to using the back sides of our doors for hanging everything from towels to scarves — why not make the front side of your doors a canvas to hang heavy mirrors or artwork?

We’re focusing on new, weekly, YouTube videos called “Everyday Interior Design Tips” and switching things up here on the blog! Let’s focus on these topics and hopefully, with your help, we’ll be able to provide the best content for YOUR everyday designed life.

It all starts with a floorplan. When you move to Hawai’i from the east coast (from just under 2700 sqft. to a 720 sqft. rental), measuring and planning is truly the only way to figure out what the heck you can bring, what needs to be stored and what needs to be sold (so you can buy a few new pieces that will fit properly in your new habitat)!

Who knew it’d be so hard to find inspiration images of moody, dark, coastal spaces. Why is this not a thing? Let’s make it a thing! Of course white, airy, beach house spaces have a place in my heart too, but let’s also explore how using rich hues can be just as welcoming as bright whites — even if you live in Hawai’i.

Raise your hand if you’re eyeing black plumbing fixtures for your next home project. As we continue down our own rabbit hole of house hunting, I’m looking for potential and envisioning everything from its new floor plan to fixtures. But how practical is the matte black fixture (dare I say) trend? Especially in Hawai’i, where hard water is very much a thing.

If you live in a tropical paradise, materials matter. We want them to be aesthetically pleasing and able to withstand the climate (especially if you don’t have A/C). Here’s our two cents on some interior furniture and accessory materials that are the perfect umbrella to our tropical drink.

I’m about to get all tropical on you with WALLPAPER. Let’s explore why these 3 are at the top of my tropi-cool list and our recommendations for fun places to play with them if going “focal wall” is too much or just an overused concept in your design book.

So we live in Hawai’i, does that mean I need to decorate with blue and seashells? Even I (the designer who has a love affair with textural neutrals and black) asked myself this question after moving here from the east coast. You know what I decided? If you’re not feeling blue walls, THAT’S OK. You can still love and feel like you belong in this tropical paradise while selecting items for your home that reflect the many colors of YOUR soul.

What are your must-haves for a spa-like master bathroom? We love this question because there is no wrong answer! Our clients were craving a calm space to start and end their days. So we whipped up a neutral, tone-on-tone sanctuary for them to enjoy for years to come.

The Abby Road journey continues! Nothing like tackling room by room to discover layers of your home’s story. Let’s see how this new build’s eat-in kitchen is evolving into a warm space with personality.

I know I'm not the only one out there with a cutting board obsession. I see you nodding your head! They are oh so pretty and oh so useful which makes them a winner in our book. Let's count the ways you can design with them and round up our fav's in this week's post.