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Design Journal

Notes on residential design, considered detail, and the work in progress.

spa like primary bathroom with white oak cabinetry and gray blue tile

Interior Designer or Architect: Do You Need Both?

This question comes up on almost every first call before a major renovation or new build. The short answer is yes. On most larger projects, the architect, builder, and interior designer each play a different role, and the best results happen when
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Raleigh transitional kitchen with marble island, leather stools, white cabinetry, and copper range hood

North Raleigh Colonial Renovation: A Thoughtful First Floor Transformation

Interior Design & Home Renovation | North Raleigh, NC The Starting Point This North Raleigh colonial had great bones. The layout was the problem. The

Paris-inspired Raleigh ranch kitchen in terracotta pink with patterned tile and a paneled refrigerator

A Paris-Inspired Raleigh Ranch: Kitchen Renovation

Beneath layers of wallpaper from different decades, we uncovered a charming, vibrant home with plenty of potential, but a kitchen that felt small, closed off,
Living room with a linen slipcovered sofa and a gallery wall of framed landscapes

Stop Buying Furniture. Start Designing a Room

Think about a painting you love. Not just the subject: the whole thing. The way light sits against shadow. The way a deep, warm tone
White kitchen with a walnut island, brass pendants and an adjoining breakfast nook

Why Thoughtful Interior Design Takes Time & And Why That’s a Good Thing

It's natural to feel eager at the start of a design project. The question we hear most often - sometimes said directly, sometimes implied
Classic Millwork Living Room

How Custom Millwork Design Elevates Residential Interiors

Have you ever been deep into a remodel when someone suddenly asks, “What kind of trim do you want?” Then you realize you haven’t even
Planning a home renovation in Raleigh kitchen design by House of Maevie

From Stress to Success: The Power of Early Planning

Planning a home renovation is exciting, but it can quickly turn stressful if the process starts too late. A family in Raleigh recently reached out
Green sofa beneath six framed botanical prints in a light living room

How to Select and Hang Pieces That Feel Personal and Intentional

Choosing art for your home is one of the most personal design decisions you can make; it's the art of curating spaces that feel deeply
Kitchen with exposed wood ceiling beams, a marble island and black spindle counter stools

Cluttered to Curated: Essential Storage Upgrades for an Organized and Luxurious Kitchen.

The kitchen is the heart of every home. Whether you love cooking, entertaining, or simply gathering with family, a well-organized kitchen ...
Living room with a deep sectional, layered neutrals and a dark glazed display cabinet

Why Quality Matters: Investing in Timeless Furniture

My love for interiors started early, around age of 6. I spent much of my childhood exploring my grandparents' multi-storied merchant’s home, a treasure trove