Design Advice Worth Reading

Good design starts with good information, and the more informed you are going into the design process, the better you and your home will be coming out of it. Here we share honest, process-driven advice on interior design, renovation planning, and furnishing your home well. All written from the perspective of a designer with years of first hand experience.

Explore our series on navigating the contractor bidding process, dive into our The Considered Home series for deep dives on the features that set exceptional homes apart, or browse the full blog below.

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Things That Make a Summer Home Worth Coming Back To

Salt air affects every material decision. Wind exposure governs outdoor living in ways most homeowners do not account for until they are in the house. And in markets like Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and the Hamptons, the best contractors are booked well in advance. Getting the design right before the season starts is the only way to ensure the project finishes.

Here's what actually makes the difference between a vacation property that works and one that falls short.

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Features That Make a Primary Bathroom Worth the Investment

A primary bathroom renovation done well does more than improve your daily routine. It adds lasting value to your home, elevates the way you live in it, and signals the kind of considered design that discerning buyers notice. Here's what's worth prioritizing from the start.

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Our 2027 List for the Well-Designed Home

Some features belong in every well-designed home. Others are the ones clients wish they had prioritized from the start, discovered too late, or had to retrofit at significant cost because they were not planned for during construction. This is our running list of the features worth building in from the beginning.

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Metal Finishes That Define a Room

The right metal finish does not call attention to itself. It simply makes the room feel coherent, considered, and exactly right. The wrong one creates a friction that is difficult to name and impossible to ignore.

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Features That Make a Kitchen Worth the Investment

The kitchen is the most used room in the house and the one where the difference between a thoughtfully designed space and a merely beautiful one is most acutely felt. A kitchen that photographs well but runs out of counter space by Sunday morning will frustrate you every day regardless of how good the tile looks.