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Design Journal

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

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, and disconnected from the way they wanted to live.

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?” – and you realize you haven’t
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

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

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 ...

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 of

Embracing the Autumn Equinox: A Time for Mindful Living and Fall Interiors

As the autumn equinox, also called Mabon arrives, marking the moment when day and night are equal, we transition into a season of balance, reflection,
Amber Interiors Dining room and kitchen,

The Rattan Renaissance and how to incorporate the look to create charm & balance!

In our house rattan, wicker and anything similar is a hotly debated topic, I love it with a passion and my husband hates anything "wicker".

Starting a blog and being more adventurous with your design choices!

Aye, 2024 is here, and although I did not make any specific New Year's resolutions