Design Blog
After a year and a half – IT HAPPENED. This is what I’d been working towards and waiting for; I landed a job as a commercial interior designer for a company in Grand Rapids. The first project I’d be working on? Designing the private suites at the Whitecaps Ballpark. You want to know how long it took me to realize it wasn’t the right job for me, and I didn’t want to be a commercial interior designer? Less than one hour.
Renovating old homes is magical. When you’re designing a brand new home, anything is possible, but I admittedly love the challenge of working with older homes. You never know what you’ll find when you open the walls or what curveball the structure will throw you, and the creativity and problem-solving that goes into a renovation {especially one in a 100+ year old home} is just second to none.
Before we started the renovation of this Cascade ranch style home, it had three things going for it - great architecture, quality hand-crafted trim and cabinetry, and homeowners that trusted its potential. With a palette of warm wood, cool gray, deep teal, white, and blush, we were able to create an updated, welcoming home that invites nature in.
You often see rugs that are far too small for a room, and there’s a few reasons why! Rugs are expensive, so the larger you go, the more they cost, and the more they cost the more intimidating they become to purchase for your home. Today, I’m hoping to help you feel more confident in knowing what size rug is right for your home!
The laundry room is arguably one of the hardest working spaces in a home, yet it’s often the most neglected when it comes to design. So how do you maximize storage while creating a balance between form and function? These tips will help you create a beautiful space that makes laundry feel like less of a chore while keeping life just a little less messy.
When we first met with our client, she wanted a lower level entertaining space with a swanky bar that felt like it was straight out of Chicago. We were excited to take on this challenge, but there were definitely some challenges in accomplishing this look with the raw, unfinished basement she had. See how we overcame those obstacles to achieve her custom bar like no other!
It’s Friday afternoon, and if you’re like me, you’re wondering what activities you can tackle while you shelter in place for yet another weekend. Whether it be coloring with your kids or your own creative outlet while you binge-watch Netflix, here’s three fun coloring pages I drew on my iPAD of past Fuchsia Design homes!
Mixing patterns and prints in your home can be overwhelming. Is it going to be too busy? Will the patterns ‘match’?The truth is - successful pattern mixing creates layers and depth in a design . There’s a lot of different ways to successfully mix prints, so here’s 10 tips and steps to elevate your home design through pattern mixing!
The peony garden nursery renovation reveal is finally here! Take a look at all of the details - from wallpaper, to hardware, to lighting, to furniture, to all of the nursery storage solutions. I break down everything and provide links to all of the details, so you can’t easily infuse some of the color and happiness into your own home!
Do you struggle with committing to color in your home? Neutral homes can be beautiful, but let’s be honest, they all start to look the same, and color is a great way to incorporate your personality. If you’re not ready to take the plunge on colorful paint colors, tile, or cabinetry, here’s 7 easy, non-permanent ways to incorporate color that won’t break the bank and can easily be switched out if you decide to move on to a different color later!
If you’ve replaced wood flooring in your home over the last 5 years or you’ve built a new home, you know the struggle. The flooring stores are packed with 4,000 different options, and navigating the difference between solid, engineered, and laminate while choosing the option that best fits your lifestyle and budget can be quite overwhelming. So - what’s the difference between the three?
When it comes to designing rooms for little people, I love the creativity we get to use, plus it often means a little more freedom to incorporate bold colors and prints. This multi-part series will take you through the various stages of this sweet and vibrant nursery renovation, and today we are covering the overall design plan along with the trim progress.
