Light Fixture Types

Lighting is one of those elements that can make or break the look of your interior. Choose the light fixture that will best compliment your space from a functional and aesthetic standpoint.

knowledge, business, homeownerShila GriffithJanuary 29, 2019section2, lighting, both, business, homeowner, light fixtureComment

A Custom Mid-Century Modern Vanity + Cabinet

When I was designing a new bathroom for my clients none of the vanities we looked at felt right for the space. Fortunately, I can design custom furniture, so my client got exactly what they wanted.

inspiration, homeownerShila GriffithJanuary 22, 2019section2, bathroomComment

Stunning Vacation Home Views? You'll Sacrifice One Thing.

When you have a home with views of the beach, mountains, lake or the city you sacrifice one thing.

interiors, tips, homeownerShila GriffithJanuary 8, 2019views, vacation home, interior design, section2, vacationComment

3 Holiday Party Must-Haves

If you’re hosting, there are a few more things you can do to make guest feel more welcome.

entertaining, business, homeownerShila GriffithNovember 15, 2018holiday, party, section2Comment

Keep This Out of the Baby's Nursery

Not all dangerous things can be seen.

knowledge, interiors, homeownerShila GriffithOctober 30, 2018baby, health, section2, nurseryComment

Fired Up - Why I Didn't Order a Residential Sofa for my Client's Office

The wrong furniture can contribute to a fire.

knowledge, pointers, avoid renovation woes, businessShila GriffithOctober 23, 2018fire, codes, upholstery, interior design, interiors, safety, section2, businessComment

Why My Personal Design Style Doesn't Matter

My job isn’t to push my design style onto a client.

knowledge, interiors, business, homeownerShila GriffithOctober 17, 2018style, business, section2Comment

4 Ways to Keep Your Bathroom Renovation on Track

If you are managing a renovation yourself, you will soon find out that there are a lot of moving parts. There are several things that you can do to help keep your project on track.

avoid renovation woes, knowledge, homeownerShila GriffithAugust 15, 2018bathroom, renovation, avoidrenowoes, orders, scheduling, section2Comment

Difference Between an Interior Designer and Interior Decorator

When I meet with prospective clients, one of the first things I often need to explain is exactly what I do. Most non-designers assume that I'm an interior decorator when I'm in fact an interior designer—they are not the same thing.

knowledge, business, homeownerShila GriffithJune 27, 2018knowledge, ncidq, interior design, section2

Ways to Reclaim Space in a Tiny Bathroom

Let's be honest, a tight bathroom can be annoying. Until you have your dream bathroom, there are some things you can do to make your bathroom more bearable.

inspiration, homeownerShila GriffithApril 18, 2018small spaces, city living, section2, bathroomComment

Modern Architecture, The Northern Lights, Waterfalls and Nordic Inspiration in Iceland

Exactly two years ago, I traveled to the small, but mighty island of Iceland. The rugged landscape, the mix of traditional and modern architecture and the Northern Lights all blew me away.

inspirationShila GriffithApril 5, 2018travel, architecture, inspiration, section2Comment

5 Countertop Materials...Besides Granite

I'm going to be completely honest here, I think that granite countertops are a bit overrated. There are so many other fantastic countertop options on the market!

knowledge, homeownerShila GriffithApril 4, 2018kitchen, countertops, materials, section2Comment

5 Tips For Choosing A Paint Color

Changing the paint color in a room is one of the most affordable changes you can make with the most impact.

knowledge, business, homeownerShila GriffithMarch 27, 2018color, paint, section2Comment

Avoid Reno Woes: 5 Ways to Update Your Kitchen Without a Full Renovation

New, very neutral kitchens can feel a bit sterile and monotonous and often don't reflect the style of the homeowner. I am going to tell you 5 ways you can update your kitchen without a full renovation.

avoid renovation woes, homeownerShila GriffithFebruary 14, 2018kitchen, kitchenreno, avoidrenowoes, section2Comment

Avoid Renovation Woes: Documentation

Contrary to what many homeowners may think, a finished project (even new construction) is almost never built exactly like the drawings. This is important to keep in mind during a renovation.

avoid renovation woes, homeownerShila GriffithNovember 22, 2017construction, renovation, documentation, organization, avoidrenowoes, section2Comment

Concept: The Modern Cabin

You don’t need to live in the forest to get that cabin feel and contrary to what you may think, the cabin feel doesn’t necessarily need to be rustic.

concepts, homeownerShila GriffithNovember 15, 2017modern, cabin, masculine, materials, tile, section2Comment

Inspiration: A Trip to the Woodmere

Last month, I headed to the Woodmere Museum and it did not disappoint.

inspirationShila GriffithNovember 8, 2017woodmere, museum, section2Comment

Avoid Renovation Woes - Availability

For those of my clients involved with their first time renovation, they usually underestimate how much availability they need in order to keep the project moving.

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