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It is often said that the three greatest stresses in life are death, divorce and moving. All of these require a change to you, your family, your home and your lifestyle. Change is the only constant in the world, and learning to adapt to new changes can benefit you immensely.

Have you ever thought about hiring an interior designer but then dropped the idea because you weren’t sure how they might help you? There are a lot of clients who are unsure of what an interior designer does, how much interior design costs, and whether it’s beneficial to hire someone to help you design your home.

Though we would all love to stay forever young, aging is inevitable. Eventually, everyone has to go through the aging phase, and it’s always better to think about it sooner than later. Proper planning will help make sure you and your family are ready to face anything that might arise.

Doesn’t it look easy on all those HGTV shows?  There is a worn-out sofa in a dull room, no interesting features or colors to make the room come alive.  Ta Da! - in comes the designer and suddenly there is a sensational room, terrific furniture placement, stunning artwork, and wow factors galore! Wouldn’t you just love to have one of the Property Brothers give your design challenge a makeover?

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Are you doing a major renovation? Perhaps, you’ve purchased a new home and want to start from scratch. Either way, you’ve decided that you need an interior designer. Well, whatever the reason, you can work with Donna J. Barr in Indianapolis, IN for the best interior design. She’s experienced, professional, and thorough. When looking for the best interior design, there are specific things you should consider. In this blog post,… READ MORE »

You are one of a kind – and your residence should be, too. Personalize and customize your space in a way that speaks to your special-ness – and works for your lifestyle. Differentiating your interiors can be as simple as painting your front door or introducing unique drawer pulls in the kitchen, or as involved as adding a wine cellar, sunroom or indoor sauna. Dare to be different when it comes to choosing… READ MORE »

Technology may have changed the world of interior design for the better, but we still have a long way to go before interior home design is something that can be completed entirely online. The primary challenge with relying heavily on e-design vs face-to-face interior home design is that interior design is very much a visual medium, but current digital technology doesn’t allow us to send accurate depictions of colors, textures,… READ MORE »

Too many homeowners get stuck at the starting line with their design or remodeling project. They waste time fretting over where, when and how to start the work. For starters, decide on the key priority for the project: the kitchen, perhaps, or a bathroom or the master bedroom. Then determine what’s most important to you about this most important room. In the case of a kitchen remodel, for example, ask yourself… READ MORE »

Remodel your home with logic, as well as luxury in mind. That means deciding on what you need, as well as what you want. Ask yourself how much storage space you really need. You can save money by ordering fewer cabinets. Do you plan to use the kitchen for purposes other than eating? If so, that could and should affect size and style of the countertops you select. Do you want to expand… READ MORE »