Kitchen trends for the new year Some interior designers may warn against fleeting trends because of the argument that time-tested materials and practices will stand the test of time much better than an overload of terrazzo pink/blue velvet everything. This concept can hold true in almost any cornerstone item in your life. But kitchen trends are
Designing with Saturated Trim We worked with Sherwin Williams to give a kitchen a distinctive pop of color with bold, saturated cabinets — made possible with new Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel. We are in downtown Minneapolis, overlooking the Mississippi River for kitchen remodel project. I love to work with blue; I consider it almost a
Costly Home Improvement Mistakes to avoid… The process of beginning to take on a home improvement project can be daunting. As if a remodel project isn’t expensive enough… you don’t want to unnecessarily add to the bill. Whether you’re fixing a small item in the house, remodeling a bathroom or doing an entire home remodel and
Regardless the size of your house, the bedroom should be your sanctuary, and you should design it accordingly. Make it cozy, comfortable and stylish; make it the perfect place for you to enjoy a peaceful sleep and feel as if all your dreams may come true. Everything is essential when you arrange this particular room:
The Old Italian Terrazzo Flooring Trend is Making a Hard Comeback Interior Designers are always seeking the next big trend. It’s hard to really go anywhere without being inspired and thinking about design, whether it be fashion shows, architectural tours or an update at your favorite department store. Inspiration is everywhere. But as an interior
A true story about neutral paint colors So you’re at your local hardware store, Home Depot or Interior Design shop and you’re faced with staring at a wall of color selections that make your head spin. What seemed like a great idea in the weeks of planning leading up to this journey, now seems daunting
Pantone Color Of The Year 2018 – 18-3838 Ultra Violet It’s that time again when the Pantone Color Institute (a consulting service within Pantone that forecasts global color trends and advises companies on color in brand identity and product development) selects the Pantone color of the year. Working in interior design, I’m often never surprised by their choice –
Update your kitchen. Brighten the entire home. Update your kitchen… Like many kitchens, your kitchen is probably the most adored room in your home. The wear and tear on your countertops, appliances, gear and more is proof that it’s your favorite spot. If you have hungry kids, it’s where they hang out. It’s where you
Interior designer Tiffany Hanken understands how the right space can impact happiness and she’s letting her clients in on the secret. An interview by Tina Jepson Tiffany Hanken of Tiffany Hanken Design, an interior design firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has one main goal: to help her clients design a life they love. Using her
Interior Design: The Process The end-to-end processes behind the scene of any job or project, let alone interior design, are what qualify a service to be considered world-class. The initial inquiry, to the consultation, to project scope, coordination, execution and inspection. When working with an interior designer, you should expect no less. Your home is
Coastal Design Ideas have always been popular, but with some focus from popular television programs and interior design companies, the appeal to have a coastal home wherever you may live has grown increasingly popular. If you’ve fallen in love with coastal design and want your home to give that seaboard warm and fuzzy when your guests
The Kitchen Backsplash; Your Home’s Focal Point The kitchen backsplash is no longer simply to protect walls from spills, splatters, gunk, and blowups. Any home renovation or tile store will showcase a wide array of eye-catching materials like glass, wood, metals, stone, mosaics and more. These design ideas have helped to make the kitchen backsplash the focal
Home Renovation at 1311 Toledo Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN Bittersweet home renovation… This project was a labor of love for me. You just don’t know what the end result will be or what you may encounter while taking on rehab project with an older home. But, when the project is approached with the eye of an
More Shiplap Please! There’s no doubt that with the popularity of television home rehab programs like Fixer Upper, that some trends just tend to get reignited. Shiplap is one of those trends. Modern day shiplap is, of course, a bit different from the original, but where did it really come from? If you’re fortunate enough