Bust a Move in Your Basement
Basement Bedroom The beauty of a basement bedroom lies in its versatility. For tweens and teens, it offers a measure of the privacy they crave. For overnight guests, it preserves a sense of removal from the home’s daily routine. This space even works well as an in-law suite, especially if it has its own separate entrance. You […]
Luxurious Looks on a Budget
Want a high-end look in your home but feeling choked by your budget? Try these pro decorator tips to give your rooms a luxe look for less…. I’m always trying to help my clients find ways to make their homes look more expensive, even when they are working with a modest budget. There are lots […]
Things I Love
Sometimes, when I need a little inspiration I screen shop. You know what this is, it is electronic window shopping. And I save things. I don’t “pin” them because their is no common denominator except that I just LOVE them. It is Valentines Day! What a perfect time to share a few of my design inspirations, maybe you […]
Eight Features to Consider When Planning Your Building Budget
When working with an architect or building designer, you spend a lot of time massaging the design to ensure it’s just right. Clients typically get fixated on elements such as the flow of the design, storage solutions, the size of rooms, floor finishes and window styles, to name a few. But underneath those higher-level decisions is a […]
Smart Homes… the Ultimate in Safety and Comfort
When you’re not home, nagging little doubts can start to crowd your mind. Did I turn the coffee maker off? Did I set the security alarm? Are the kids doing their homework or watching television? With a smart home, you could quiet all of these worries with a quick glance at your smartphone or tablet. […]
What Matisse Can Teach Us About Interior Design
French artist Henri Matisse, known for his revolutionary use of brilliant color and expressive forms, sought to create work that would be “a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair,” as he put it. His fearless use of color, pattern and movement transfer well to the world of interior design — […]
Four Ways Vermeer’s Work Can Make Its Mark in Your Home
Even with only about three dozen paintings to his name, Johannes Vermeer is considered one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age. (His Girl With a Pearl Earring painting caused a craze on a recent two-year world tour.) Painted with utmost care and the clarity of a photograph, Vermeer’s paintings mostly depict ordinary domestic scenes, […]
Four More Ways Vermeer’s Work Can Leave its Mark on Your Home
In my blog last week I discussed four ways Johannes Vermeer’s paintings can shape your home’s interior. Although you may think you and the 17th-century Dutch artist are worlds apart, you will find these ideas still hold true today. I am now including another four classic styles gleaned from Vermeer, who was one of the […]
Louisville’s Move or Improve
What’s the next step for your home? Is it time to make enhancements to your current home or time to move into a home that best suits your needs? We’re here to help you make that all important decision. And benefit financially. When you participate in Louisville’s Move or Improve program, you receive a unique opportunity to benefit […]
And The Winner is…..
Most of my blogs are written for you: our clients, friends and community. However, occasionally, I like to tell you about us and our recent accomplishments!! This year is off to a wonderful start for Wolford Building and Remodeling! Judged by professionals, the SMC (Sales & Marketing Council) 2015 Awards of Excellence were presented at a special […]