I am inspired to design for people who like to take care of their family and friends, and who love to live in their homes. One of my theories is that you deserve to live comfortably in your home. This could mean just admitting that you like eating in your living room. Or that you simply hate using coasters. And if that be the case, maybe a pristine wood table isn’t for you. And that’s okay! Because you deserve to live naturally in your own home.

There’s something very special about people who love bold colors. I suggested Robe and Kris use a granite countertop detailed with incredible, golds, copper, black and purples for drama. The granite became the starting piece for the colors of the whole room. It led me to the burnished gold hardware pieces and the purple accents throughout.

Kim and Jeff had an outdated kitchen. It was from 1982 and had been only cosmetically updated once in that time. When asked about what she didn’t like about her kitchen before, Kim stated, “It was just ugly.”

Homes are not just buildings that we live inside. They are a part of us. Who we are and our self-expression. One beautiful, wonderful thing about the interior design industry is how clients and designers form a bond and really get to understand one another.