Boldly Patterned Backsplashes Simple, monochromatic kitchens have had a good long run, we have seen clients making bolder choices in their kitchens with their backsplashes. Floral Fabrics and Wallpapers The traditional look of floral patterns, either abstracted or softly realistic prints are coming in, and clients are gravitating to them again. Darker Cabinetry is Making a Comeback White kitchens have been all the rage for a while now, last year saw gray and this year expect

Open Concept Inside and outside have become one, gone are the days where every room had a door and four walls. Instead, spaces connect to each other without obstructions creating an open concept. With an open concept design, homes are including more and more spaces that have less defined purposes. Our architects at CDG are now designing flex rooms with the ability to easily transform for new uses without a complete makeover or costly renovation. Formal living rooms and dinin

If you are big fan of the Great Gatsby and everything 20’s, then you will love Art Deco styling! Art Deco was revived in the 1960’s, 70’s and the 80’s because it is known as a style of optimism and hopefulness. When the economy is steady, pop culture flourishes. In the 60’s areas like Miami Beach, and key Deco buildings were designed with the style’s influences. In the 70’s and 80’s big clubs with disco’s, restaurants, and large hotels were showing off with excess, luxury a

Natural gemstones are imbued with beautiful vibrant hues that lend themselves to bring drama to any space. Shown below are the gemstones from which most jewel toned spaces draw their inspiration. Hues that mimic these stones convey sophistication and luxury. Jewel tones are slowly increasing in popularity as homeowners push away from griege and embracing color. For the more reserved, pops of color can be brought in through highly pigmented accessories or a single jewel tone.

There is little more exciting than preparing a nursery for your little one! There are so many options and directions you can go, it can get a tad overwhelming. However, we have compiled a shortlist of adorable nursery themes to make choosing your inspiration easier! Future Woodsman - or Woman! Oh The Places You'll Go! Clean Lined Bohemian Colorful & Whimsical Classy Meets Cute Prodigal Lullaby Chambre de Bébé Did you know we've branched out on social media? Click to check us

Mirror Adorning a blank wall with a mirror serves a dual purpose, the obvious function of a mirror and also the implied space that a mirror provides. This will make your space look larger and often more polished. Wallpaper Filling a blank wall with wallpaper can provide texture and motion. Depending on the type of wallpaper, a number of effects can be achieved. Click here for a complete guide on wallpaper! Shelving/Bookcase For the book lover, a blank wall can be the perfect

The selection of exterior building materials is made up of several factors, a couple of important ones are personal preference for the aesthetic of the design, and the climate where the home is located. A home’s exterior siding materials provide the first impression of the home from the street, it emphasizes the home’s quality, craftsmanship, and contributes to its general upkeep. While attractiveness is generally the main reason for choosing a particular siding option, every

1. Breathing Easier Adding plants to interior spaces can increase oxygen levels. At night, photosynthesis ceases, and plants typically respire like humans, absorbing oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. A few plants – orchids, succulents and epiphytic bromeliads – do just the opposite, taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Place these plants in bedrooms to refresh air during the night. 2. Releasing Water Plants release moisture vapor, which increases humidity of the

1. Improves Sleep Without exposure to normal 24-hour light–dark cycles, a person’s sleep–wake cycle can stray by as much as two hours per day. With imbalanced sleep–wake cycle may produce advanced or delayed sleep-phase disorders and lead to chronic sleep debt. Darkness at night is also critical to a healthy sleep–wake cycle. 2. Improves Mood Did you know that there is a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder? SAD affects many people in the winter when they d

1. New -& Consistent- Trim Choose a style of trim and carry this throughout the entire home, Having consistently high quality crown molding, baseboards, and window/door trim will give the illusion that it was designed and built custom rather than with stock builder trim of most houses on the market. 2. Doors Take all of the boring, outdated hollow core doors in the house and throw them in the bin! Replace them with doors that fit the style of your home. Don't forget to get qu