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"What can I do about my gray and white kitchen? It feels so cold."

Here's a question, I get a lot, "What can I do about my gray and white kitchen? It feels so cold, almost institutional." Homeowners fall in love...

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Before you purchase custom cabinets, make sure these 7 things are included in your order

Buying custom-made cabinets can be confusing. It's hard to tell exactly what you're buying, and trying to compare prices offered by different cabinetmakers is confusing.

So, before you place your order, make sure it includes these 7 things.

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Motivation & Inspiration

How to identify problems with a room and fix them with good interior design

Want to be more creative? Make it easier.

Touch-worthy design in a visually saturated world

The ebb and flow of interior design projects

Color Schemes Inspired by Nature, Part I

Color Schemes Inspired by Nature, Part II

Color Schemes Inspired by Nature, Part III

Why interior design projects lose momentum

Where do creative interior design ideas come from?

How Function Follows Progress

What You Like is Perfect

"A Little Bit Deco" Nursery

Taking a Step Back: Part I

Taking a Step Back: Part II

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How to see the big picture when you're designing a new room

The Things that Make You Happy

The Visual To-Do List

Creativity is pushing boundaries

Your interior design ideas will get better-Just stick with it!

Inspired by Texture

Lines of sight, in nature and interior design

A sense of place

Overcoming interior design paralysis or how to get unstuck

Commit to just one baby step

When you and your spouse disagree about your remodel

A Guide to Kickstarting Your Remodel

Tips For Preventing Delays In Your Remodel

How to get a bigger bathroom and a better closet without adding on

Truth: It’s best to give the contractor some grace

Truth: There will always, always be surprises in a renovation job

Truth: Know that you have to show up!

Perfectly Imperfect

Truth: You need to literally think outside the “box”

Given the Choice, We'll Pursue the Easy (and Wrong) Task

Art should be created for life and interior design is everyday art

What it takes design an extraordinary room

Bathroom Luxuries, Part III: Can I just get a minute to myself

Want to be more creative? Make it easier.

The Wide Canvas Blog

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Avoiding Runaway Budgets and Subpar Work

Photo by Annie Gray You've heard stories of runaway budgets and subpar workmanship from friends and family. Maybe you've personally experienced an expensive and frustrating remodel. It doesn't have to...

Avoiding Runaway Budgets and Subpar Work

Photo by Annie Gray You've heard stories of runaway budgets and subpar workmanship from friends and family. Maybe you've personally experienced an expensive and frustrating remodel. It doesn't have to...

Seeing the Big Picture

Seeing the Big Picture

It's easy for me to get lost in all of the details that must be decided on when designing a room. It's a hazard of the job. That's why I...

Seeing the Big Picture

It's easy for me to get lost in all of the details that must be decided on when designing a room. It's a hazard of the job. That's why I...

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Purchase Like a Pro - How to Avoid Interior Des...

I made my share of mistakes when I first became an interior designer. One time I ordered the wrong granite countertop for a large custom-built pantry. The granite was delivered...

Purchase Like a Pro - How to Avoid Interior Des...

I made my share of mistakes when I first became an interior designer. One time I ordered the wrong granite countertop for a large custom-built pantry. The granite was delivered...

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What to Buy For Your Interior Design Project

There's a lot to purchase for a renovation or remodel. It's easy to become overwhelmed. Here's how to gain clarity and control: work with checklist. Not just any checklist. One...

What to Buy For Your Interior Design Project

There's a lot to purchase for a renovation or remodel. It's easy to become overwhelmed. Here's how to gain clarity and control: work with checklist. Not just any checklist. One...

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The Ebb & Flow of Interior Design Projects

To ebb is to recede, and to flow is to rise. The tide ebbs when it is pulled away from the shore, and it flows when it is pulled back....

The Ebb & Flow of Interior Design Projects

To ebb is to recede, and to flow is to rise. The tide ebbs when it is pulled away from the shore, and it flows when it is pulled back....

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When to Purchase the Furnishings & Fixtures for...

Here's a question I wish I were asked more often, "When should I buy...?" When should I buy the appliances for my new kitchen? When should I buy the shower...

When to Purchase the Furnishings & Fixtures for...

Here's a question I wish I were asked more often, "When should I buy...?" When should I buy the appliances for my new kitchen? When should I buy the shower...