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.
Why Your Designer Should Set Renovation Allowances
Most homeowners don't think about allowances until the bids come in. By then, the numbers have already been set by the contractor, and they're almost never realistic for the finish level you're actually expecting. Here's why that single decision quietly drives more budget surprises than almost anything else in a renovation, and what to do about it.
How to Read and Compare Contractor Bids
Contractor bids are confusing by nature. Every contractor formats them differently, uses different terminology, and makes different assumptions about what your project includes. By the time you line up the totals, you're often not comparing the same project at all. Here's how to actually read what you've been given and make a decision you can feel confident about.