Journal
Perspectives on design, space, and the art of living well.
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Aurora Town Park Home: Planning a Kitchen Renovation in a 1940s Home in Aurora
Behind the design of a kitchen renovation in a 1940s home in Aurora near Town Park — and why a considered floor plan is the most important decision in any major renovation.
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Current Work In Progress: Aurora Town Park Area Design Tour
A video walkthrough of an ongoing down-to-the-studs transformation in Aurora — a historic home reimagined with salvaged Eden Smith & Son architectural details, a custom kitchen, spa-inspired bathrooms, and a fully self-contained lower suite.
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How to Choose the Right Sofa for Your Living Room
The sofa is the most important piece in any living room. Here's how I approach sofa selection for my clients — and how you can apply the same framework at home.
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The Case for Natural Materials
Stone, wood, linen, clay — why natural materials age beautifully while synthetic ones simply age.
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