The heart of any home is undoubtedly the kitchen. It’s where culinary creations come to life, where families gather, and where memories are made. We are about to take you on a journey through a 1920s kitchen renovation that evolved from a cramped, isolated space into a functional, social hub that seamlessly integrates with the …
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In today’s modern bathrooms, we see spa-like spaces with lots of natural light and openness. Bulky storage is replaced with recessed shelving and cabinetry. Large format tile has replaced mosaics. Technology has also overtaken our bathrooms from exhaust fans with Alexa capabilities to ground effects around bathtubs to setting shower temperatures to precise degrees for …
If you’re reading this it likely means one of two things: You’re looking at areas in your home that you want to change and improve, or you really like us (Hi, Mom). Either way, keep reading, and hopefully, by the end, you have a clearer direction in which you want to go. Before we dive …
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Wallpaper. Some people love it. Some people hate it. And some people want to love it, but are afraid to because of the wallpapers of the past. No matter in which group you see yourself, wallpaper is coming back in a big way. Wallpaper Design If you’re bored with paint, and getting out the stencils …
A complete kitchen remodel typically involves a wide range of tasks, including designing, planning, and executing the renovation. Along with the tasks, countless decisions must be made that encompass both form and function. One of those decisions is to choose the type of countertop to install. Choosing the best countertop material for your kitchen can …
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The Worst Place to Hang Your TV If your home has a fireplace, the odds are high that your television is mounted above it. It’s a popular location as furniture is often arranged around this gathering spot, so it seems like a great place for the television, too. However, that assumption couldn’t be more wrong. …
Successful partnerships are successful because the people involved have figured out how to communicate and trust one another. Their work together is productive and they experience positive outcomes. Each person involved understands they have responsibilities to fulfill in order to ensure their goals are met. The same is true for the relationship (partnership) between interior …
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What’s In and What’s Out If you spend much time at all on the internet, you’re sure to see articles touting what interior design elements and home décor are in and what are out this year. You may have even received similar articles in your inbox. While reading any of them, you’ve probably found yourself …
A few weeks ago, I received a call from someone who inquired about furniture arranging. She asked, “You’re an interior design firm; is that something you do?” Well, yes. But it’s not a standalone service we offer. That’s interior decorating, which is a service we include within larger renovation projects. Interior decoration is not the …
Interior Designers and Interior Decorators are not One in the Same Read More »
On the Ninth Day of Christmas, Spectrum Design Group Gives You: Nine Gotta Have it Gifts, Eight Colors for 2021, Seven Holiday Movies (that should be made), Six Holiday Activities, Five Completed Projects, Four Recipes, Three Holiday Cocktails, Two Resolutions, and One New Website in a pear tree. Christmas is less than two weeks away! …
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