On the Third Day of Christmas: Three Blogs Not to Miss
On the third day of Christmas, we give you: Three Blogs Not to Miss, Two New Traditions, and One Room to Refresh. 2023 has been a year of change behind the scenes in SDG’s online world. First Google changed their Analytics to revamp how website traffic is measured then we decided to upgrade our website hosting which did not go smoothly. We’re still dealing with some site hiccups, but the lessons learned have been maddening invaluable. With all the changes happening, you may have overlooked some blog posts, so on this Third Day of Christmas, we give you three blog posts not to miss. How to Know if Hiring an Interior Design Firm is Right for You Before we dove into whether you should hire an interior designer, we talked about the differences between an interior designer and an interior decorator as they are not the same. Once we understood the differences, we discussed the benefits of hiring an interior design firm, what you should look for in an interior designer, how to choose an interior design firm, why it might not be a good decision to hire an interior designer, and finally why working with an interior design firm may be a great choice for you. If you decide you do want to work with an interior design firm, Jeff has three questions you’ll want to ask your shortlisted interior design firms. Three Questions to Ask When Choosing Kitchen Countertops Choosing the right countertop for your kitchen remodel is an important decision. It’s likely to be one of the most used surfaces in your home and it’s a key element used to tie the entire space together. To make the decision a little less daunting, we dove deep into the three questions you must ask when choosing your kitchen countertops: How much time do you want to spend maintaining your tops, what option aligns with your aesthetic, and which material fits your budget? There are a ton of material options out there and this post broke them all down. Keep this one in your back pocket for when it comes time for you to remodel your kitchen. The Ins and Outs of Modern Wallpaper Wallpaper. Some people love it. Some people hate it. And some people want to love it, but are afraid to because of the wallpaper of the past. No matter in which group you see yourself, wallpaper is back in a big way. It’s like a shot of Botox for your home. In this post, we covered the benefits of wallpaper, whether it will go out of style, how much of a commitment it is, and where to begin. We’re doing a lot with wallpaper right now. Some are subtle and others are bright and bold. Stay tuned to see some really great projects we’ve recently completed. More to Come We have eight more days of Christmas posts to round out the 2023 holiday season and we’re excited for what’s in store for 2024. Keep following along as Renee, Dawn, Cory, Francis, Jeff, and I have much more to share. What are some of your favorite SDG blog posts?