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Meet the German Roofer
Did you know that there are 500 roofers in the Denver, Colorado area alone? That left me wondering, what it takes to become a roofer in the United States. I learned that to become certified to work as a roofer in Colorado you only have to prove...
What Makes Stone Select Superior!
The other day I asked Michael Cornella, owner of Stone Select , what does he offer that makes him stand out from his competitors. I already knew that his pricing was better as well as the quality. I also saw the fact that he was an experienced residential architect...
A Place for Everything!
I have met with five new clients this last week. Four of them are doing extensive remodels on their homes and the other one is a ground up construction. Each of them expressed that a very important skill they lacked and needed help with was organization and how the...
What Are The Differences Between an Architect And an Interior Designer?
As a Design Matchmaker, I am frequently asked by clients to define the differences between an architect and an interior designer. The most successful projects combine the skills and abilities of the right Architect and Interior Designer. Together, with the right...
Know When Your Email is Read
How many times have you sent an email to a potential client wondering if they received it? Wouldn’t it be beneficial to know if and when they read it, and what links they clicked on? ReadNotify is an extremely sophisticated certified email service that has options to...
CLOSET TRENDS
Who hasn't dreamed of a well organized closet where everything is all in one place and easy to find. I know I have, and in fact a new closet for my master bedroom is on my "home update" list for 2014. At the turn of the century, homes were built with very small...
How do I know my sofa is worth recovering?
Have you ever asked yourself if you should reupholster an old sofa or buy something new? If you’ve ever furnished a house or an apartment, it’s highly likely you’ve asked yourself this question. While you are saving this furniture from potentially going to a landfill,...
Finishing With Light – Light vs. Shadow
True story: A client contacted my lighting consulting firm after living in their brand new home for six months. She was distressed,“there just isn’t enough light. We need MORE lights.” When we visited her home it was apparent that the lighting was poor. But it was...
Four tips to deal with clutter
Does the amount of clutter in your home, car or office seem overwhelming? Is it hard for you to pare down your things because they might be useful someday? Have you considered hiring a professional organizer? Living in a disorderly household or office negatively...
One Light, Two Lights…Quantity and Quality are Key to Assessing the Value in Lighting.
How much is the right amount of light? Certainly the activity that is at the center of your living space impacts the amount of light needed. If you read before bed, then the amount of light at your reading chair or above your pillow needs to be adequate for the...
Countertop Options and Performance
Gorgeous materials are easy to fall in love with in magazines and showrooms but will your choice end up breaking your heart and your budget? If you’re working with a design professional they will be able to offer more specific guidance to each products performance and...
Great Pantry Solutions
Pantries have a tendency to become the catch-all for the kitchen... where rarely-used appliances, unwieldy baking dishes and extra foodstuffs find a home. However, many pantries are not built with organization in mind and often have simple shelves spaced too far apart...