Journal

Notes from the studio

Finish selections, styling decisions and the thinking behind the rooms we deliver.

Residential outdoor fire feature suited to a late-fall covered patio gathering and evening seating.

Design Notes

Late-Fall Outdoor Rooms: Covered Patio and Fire Feature Design Notes

Mid-October design notes for a late-fall outdoor room: covered patio layout, fire-feature clearances, layered lighting and durable materials for homeowners, builders and STR owners.

October 15, 20267 min read

outdoor living · covered patio · fire feature · fall design · layered lighting · short-term rental

Formal dining room set for seasonal hosting with a long table and layered lighting.

Design Notes

Holiday-Ready Dining Rooms: Fall Hosting Design Notes

Mid-October design notes for a holiday-ready dining room: layout, layered lighting, textured tables and candle-safe décor for homeowners, builders and STR owners.

October 12, 20264 min read

dining room · holiday hosting · fall design · layered lighting · candle safety · short-term rental

Residential living room with fireplace suited to layered fall evening warmth and seating around the hearth.

Design Notes

Layered Living-Room Warmth for Fall Evenings

Practical fall living-room design notes: layer fireplace glow with warm lighting, seating, natural materials, and code-aware mantel clearances for homeowners, builders, and STR owners.

October 1, 20267 min read

living room · fireplace · fall design · layered lighting · mantel styling · warm materials

Calm primary bathroom with soft finishes and a spa-like layout suited to fall wellness-focused renovations.

Design Notes

Spa-Like Primary Bath Design Notes for Fall

Practical primary bath design notes for fall: spa-like layouts, natural finishes, layered lighting, aging-in-place showers, and storage that stays photo-ready for homeowners, builders, and STR owners.

September 24, 20266 min read

primary bath · spa bathroom · fall design · natural materials · layered lighting · aging in place

Short-Term Rental

Practical Design Notes for Short-Term Rental Guest Bedrooms

Design notes for STR guest bedrooms covering durable finishes, layered lighting, and storage that photographs clean—written for homeowners, builders, and short-term rental owners.

September 23, 20265 min read

short-term rental · guest bedroom · durable finishes · layered lighting · storage · Airbnb design