WHAT I CAN ANSWER
New Construction - From Hard finishes like Flooring, Carpet, Stone, Cabinets, Countertops, Plumbing Fixtures, Lighting, Exterior Selections etc. to Soft finishes- Furniture, Art and Accessories.
Remodels- Finish selections, Furniture ideas, advice for what to do or where to start etc.
Room Designs- Any decorating questions of what to put where, what size and color the furniture should be, ideas for storage, etc.
EXAMPLES:1. Which style of chair looks better in this room? A or B?
2. What is the difference between Laminate wood flooring and Engineered hardwood?
3. How high should I hang my art on this wall?
4. Something in this room looks off, but I can’t figure out what, can you help tell me what’s not working?
5. I can’t decide, which tile looks better with the hardwood floors I want to use?
6. On my electrical plan, do I have enough lights in my kitchen? Should I add anything else that I haven’t thought of?
7. On my floor plan, one of the bedrooms is only 10’ x 10’, is that too small? Would I be able to fit a queen bed in there, or should I make the room larger? And if it’s too small, what size would you recommend?
8. Do you see anything weird on my floor plans that I should change before it’s final?
9. I love this inspiration image, but I can’t figure out how to get a similar look in my own house, any ideas?
10. Is my dining light hung too low? How high should I have it?
11. What could I add to make this small bathroom more functional or have more storage for my 3 children who use it?
12. How much space do I need around furniture in order to have a good walkway?
13. Any ideas on how I could rearrange what I already have to make it flow better and be more usable?
14. Should I match my Kitchen cabinet hardware with my faucets? Can they be a different color?
15. I just bought an older house and want to remodel. The living room feels small, but I’m not sure how to make it feel bigger. Any ideas?
16. Which stucco color looks better with the exterior stone I like?
17. I can’t decide between these 2 door styles, I’m going for a more modern look, which one works better?
18. Can I put my kitchen sink in the island? Or is no one doing that nowadays?
19. What color of rug should I put in this space?
20. I have a bunch of open shelves but don’t know how to style them. Where do I start?
21. I don’t have enough storage in my closet. Do you have any ideas that would help this closet function better for me?
22.. I just installed my own backsplash but something looks wrong, does anything look wrong to you? And if so, what can I do to fix it?
23. My living room is shaped super weird and I can’t figure out how to arrange the furniture, can you help with ideas of what I could do?
24. How can I get some extra storage in my current kitchen?
25. Which cabinet style looks better with the style of the rest of our home?
26. I want to turn this hallway into a mudroom, any ideas of how I can do that while still keeping it a hallway?
27. What can I do to make this built-in bookcase feel more open and “designed”?
28. What size of tile should I do on the floor of the bathroom vs. in the shower?
29. I want to do this accent wall but can’t decide where to do it. Which wall would look better with it?
30. My living room feels unfinished but I’m not sure what to add. What can I add to pull everything together?
WHAT I CAN'T ANSWER
My role is to be that designer friend everyone needs. I will give you design guidance to help you make informed style choices for your space. However, there are certain aspects that fall outside of what I can do over email or chat:
Local resourcesI'm unable to recommend specific materials, vendors, subcontractors, or architects in your area.
Local items and bidsI can suggest types of items or general styles, but for specific products, local sourcing, or anything requiring detailed pricing or bids, you’ll need to work with a local professional.
Product specificsWhile I can guide you on the look, size, and style of furniture and accessories, the exact products will be up to you to find.
Calculations and code questionsFor questions about square footage, pricing estimates, building codes, or structural concerns, it’s best to consult specialists in those areas.
If there are any questions I can’t answer, I’ll be happy to point you in the right direction to find the right professional or resources to help!