Everyone always asks how long their renovation/remodeling/redesign is going to take. Of course, it’s one of the three key questions everyone should ask (along with questions about scope and budget). The answer to this one is always answerable to an individual client—but how do we answer the question in a general sense… in a blog entry…applicable to all…? Well, for starters, while scope and budget do impact the proposed schedule, we decided it was important to give homeowners

As you know, renovating your home is a big decision—or, truthfully, it’s many big decisions. Naturally, most prospective clients struggle to come up with answers to questions about schedule, scope, and budget before reaching out to us for help. One of the reasons we developed our popular, interactive consultations was to help you before you make these decisions—possibly even before you decide to renovate at all. Instead of losing sleep, consider these 7 reasons to schedule a

Even in the most luxurious homes, no amount of well-appointed furnishings can bring about the tranquility of a well-made bed. But that’s not what this post is about. Because for even all of those homes on days without the housekeeper, a persistent query remains: “Why should I make my bed if I’m just going to unmake it later?” A simple question deserves a simple answer: it’s about you. It’s not about the other people in your home, or unexpected company, or even ensuring that y

With summer in full swing, why not bring the outside inside? Here are a few tips and tricks to freshen up your home. Tip 1: Rearrange your furniture to make room for summer entertaining. If you don’t have a lot of space, consider investing in an expandable dining table to make room for more guests. You can also select a new coffee table or sideboard that works well for setting up a casual buffet. Tip 2: No need to purchase all new furniture; freshen up your décor with summer

The following article “The Real Value of Your Home” by Daniel Ian Smith was originally published in the West Village newspaper WestView News. People often renovate and redecorate their homes to maximize resale potential, but I believe true value is when we get the most out of a home while we are living in it. On every project the client eventually asks me, “Well, what would you do?” And I always answer the same way—by reminding them that it’s their home, not mine. Of course,