How to Update Exterior Paint Color Without Tears!
An exterior paint color success story! I recently worked with a new client, who I will call Hannah, who needed advice on choosing a new…
Color Trends & Selection
The Best Neutral Paint Colors for Any Space
What is the best paint color for interior walls? If only there was an easy answer! A question that I get from home sellers and…
Which Kitchen Details Are Trending Right Now?
Do you ever spend time looking at kitchen ideas on houzz.com? Odds are good that you do, if you are considering a remodeling project or…
How I Saved a Ton of Money! Amazing DIY Furniture Rehab Before & After
Happy New Year! Welcome back to the Gate City Design blog! I have been thinking a lot about New Year’s resolutions this year… One resolution…
Color Trends & Selection | DIY Home Decor | Furnishings | Home Interiors | Rental Staging | Short-term Rental Property | Staging to Sell
7 Hot Home Decor Trends You Won’t Want to Miss!
High Point Furniture Market was a blast! I’m so excited to live close enough to go–one of the perks of living in central North Carolina!…
Kitchen Desk Space Transformed in Record Time During Hurricane
I put the final coat of varnish on the desk before the hurricane was over! Hurricane Ian motivated me to refinish a problematic kitchen desk…
A Simple Home Improvement Project to Tackle During the Hurricane
Hurricane Ian is pacing the halls! I’m looking for a home improvement project to pass the time. My ideal home improvement project would be a…
How to Upcycle Old Furniture with Chalk Paint
Last week, I completed an easy DIY project for a teen bedroom crafting space. Here was the situation: art supplies overflowed the crafting desk to…
Bathroom Renovation Update: Progress is a Fabulous Thing!
What’s going on with my bathroom renovation project? Well, the work is proceeding slowly and steadily, but I knew that the tile work would take…
5 Innovative Ideas to Update Obsolete Tray Ceilings
Tray ceilings are like fine lines and wrinkles… My house was built in 2000, and as it approaches the twenty-something mark, certain features now signal…
How to Update an Outdoor Space Using 2 Simple Items
Hello! I haven’t posted a new article in a couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I finished my project updating an outdoor space, and I…
Miami’s Funky Style: Colorful, Crazy & Inspiring
Last week, I took a trip to Miami For years, I have loved the unique style of Miami. There is a blend of vintage style,…
Bright & Beautiful Outdoor Fabric Designs Spring 2022
A big shout-out to all of my blog readers on this amazing March day! Let’s talk Outdoor Fabric. We had a high temperature of 80…
Planning an Enormous Master Bath Remodel
Bathrooms and kitchens are the rooms that make or break a home sale, right? I guess that’s why my current home sat on the market…
Does the Front Door Color Really Matter?
Spoiler alert: Yes, front door color does matter! The front door of the house is often the focal point of the exterior—it is usually placed…