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Why interior design projects lose momentum

Photo by Steve Johnson

Has your remodel lost momentum?

Moving into a new house is exciting. It’s okay if your new place isn’t perfect because you have time to make it your own.

Some upgrades are easy. Painting the exterior? Check. Buying a new couch? Check. Remodeling the bathroom? Uhhh…

Five, six, even ten years later, you’re still living with the same worn-out bathroom. Let’s face it. A coat of paint and a new shower curtain only go so far. It’s not like you haven’t tried.

You’ve saved pictures of bathrooms you love to Boards and Ideabooks. You’ve talked your spouse into a weekend round-robin of home improvement stores and tile showrooms. You’ve even asked friends and family for advice. Somehow, you always lose momentum. Why?

It turns out that shopping for a room – be that window shopping on Houzz or actual shopping at Home Depot – is not the same thing as designing a room. To design a room, you need knowledge, a process, and support.

It turns out that shopping for a room – be that window shopping on Houzz or actual shopping at Home Depot – is not the same thing as designing a room.

My team and I believe that you can start an interior design project and finish it, and we want to help with:

  • In-depth information
  • Powerful tools
  • Generous support and community

I believe that you are creative and resourceful and that you can design a fantastic new space. I can't wait to see it.

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About the author

She didn't know it, but Jackie Lopey's days as an advertising executive were numbered when she bought and renovated a 1950's bungalow. She soon went back to school and started her own design studio. Jackie is an award-winning, California certified interior designer and the founder of Wide Canvas.

As a California Certified Interior Designer, Jackie Lopey is qualified to plan, design, and document nonstructural, non-seismic interior work—including space planning, finish and fixture specifications, and interior construction documents suitable for permit submittal by clients and their licensed design professionals—within existing buildings in the state. Her services include programming client needs, developing code‑aware layouts, preparing detailed interior drawings and specifications for licensed contractors, and guiding the installation of finishes and furnishings.

In Nevada, Wide Canvas provides design consulting focused on selections and visualizations, helping you choose cabinetry, surfaces, fixtures, furnishings, and finishes that fit your style and budget. The team develops clear concept layouts, mood boards, and 3D views to communicate design intent, and then collaborates with licensed design and construction professionals so they can translate those ideas into compliant plans and a successful build.

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