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Top 7 Questions Homeowners Ask About Custom Kitchen Cabinets—Answered by Reno’s Award-Winning Designers

Ready to replace dated, builder-grade boxes with cabinetry that looks and feels as refined as your lifestyle? You’re not alone. Every week our design studio fields a flurry of questions from homeowners who want a show-stopping kitchen but refuse to suffer the contractor chaos they’ve heard about at dinner parties.

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How to Avoid Contractor Horror Stories: 9 Red Flags That Predict Remodeling Disasters

The good news? Most contractor disasters are entirely preventable when you know what warning signs to watch for. After helping hundreds of homeowners transform their spaces without the typical contractor chaos, we've identified the red flags that predict trouble—and more importantly, how to protect yourself from them.

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Timeless vs. Trendy: Creating Kitchens That Won't Embarrass You in 10 Years

Nothing feels worse than watching your significant investment become an embarrassment. You've likely already tried the DIY route, scrolled through countless Pinterest boards, and maybe even hired a handyman for quick fixes. But deep down, you know the truth: creating a kitchen that maintains its elegance and functionality for decades requires a completely different approach.

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Motivation & Inspiration Articles

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.

Design Phase IV: Select & Purchase - Articles

The Wide Canvas Blog

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How to Pick the Right White for Your Interior D...

Picking the right white can be tricky. Paint swatches and finish samples are tiny, and it's really hard to see what kind of white you're working with. Is it a...

How to Pick the Right White for Your Interior D...

Picking the right white can be tricky. Paint swatches and finish samples are tiny, and it's really hard to see what kind of white you're working with. Is it a...

Concord California Rustic Master Bathroom Remodel by Jackie Lopey of Venue Custom Cabinets Barn Door Freestanding Tub Wet Room

Crafting a Modern Country Bathroom

How did my clients embrace their traditional style while creating a contemporary master bathroom? First, fix the chopped-up space plan. Second, integrate function and storage. Third, carefully curate the furnishings...

Crafting a Modern Country Bathroom

How did my clients embrace their traditional style while creating a contemporary master bathroom? First, fix the chopped-up space plan. Second, integrate function and storage. Third, carefully curate the furnishings...

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Taking a Step Back: Part I

I have seen my energy and focus slip in the last week. I keep losing my train of thought during simple tasks - like writing this sentence.

Taking a Step Back: Part I

I have seen my energy and focus slip in the last week. I keep losing my train of thought during simple tasks - like writing this sentence.

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The Remodeling Cast of Characters

Remodels are complicated productions with unpredictable plots and a cavalcade of characters. Keeping track of who is doing what can be a challenge. (You can centralize task lists and communication...

The Remodeling Cast of Characters

Remodels are complicated productions with unpredictable plots and a cavalcade of characters. Keeping track of who is doing what can be a challenge. (You can centralize task lists and communication...

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Graph Paper & Pencil or CAD?

Photo by Mark Fletcher Brown Two ways to draw a basic floor plan All you need to sketch a basic floor plan is graph paper and a pencil - two tools...

Graph Paper & Pencil or CAD?

Photo by Mark Fletcher Brown Two ways to draw a basic floor plan All you need to sketch a basic floor plan is graph paper and a pencil - two tools...

Modern Yellow and White Bathroom Sketch by Interior Designer Jackie Lopey Wide Canvas

Yellow: "Pick me, pick me!" 95% of us: "Uh, no."

I read that yellow is the least popular color. Only 5% of us say it's our favorite! Yellow is the color of sunshine and daisies and lemons. It doesn't seem fair.

Yellow: "Pick me, pick me!" 95% of us: "Uh, no."

I read that yellow is the least popular color. Only 5% of us say it's our favorite! Yellow is the color of sunshine and daisies and lemons. It doesn't seem fair.