Over the years, I’ve had people ask me why they should hire an interior designer when they could just do their own decorating. After all, there’s a billion-dollar industry targeting those weekend warriors and aspiring Do-it-Yourselfers to do just that. I actually love to answer this question, which is a good thing- because I encounter it a lot!
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Two questions we get asked all the time from folks about to embark on a home remodel are: “Do I need permits?” followed by “Can you help us with that?”
Let’s see if we can shed some light on what you might be facing when it comes to permits, covering the nuts and bolts of whether or not you might need permits and exploring who actually submits the plans to the City and pulls the permits. Spoiler: Nope, it’s not us and it’s probably not your architect. It *might* be you, but *hopefully* it’s your contractor!
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Many things have changed over the last couple years, but one thing is certain.. Home has become much MORE than just the place you relax in after work, come back to after school or return to after vacation. For many of us it has become the place in which we now work, go to school and look to for our vacations (aka “staycation”). It is also now more-than-ever the place in which we seek sanctuary from the world and take a pause from world events. A productive “safe-space” that, according to most home builders and realtors, will remain so for the foreseeable future.
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Sofas and chairs are what I like to call “high-ticket” items. They’re not cheap, and there’s a good reason for that. Unlike an end table or even a statement chandelier, sofas and chairs must stand up to daily use. They carry a “load” (haha), endure long-term wear and tear, and may need to stand up to kids, grandkids, pets, or a weekly stream of guests you love to host.
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Remember when “home entertainment” consisted of a wall-mounted TV in the family room with a few surround-sound speakers? Or a pool table paired with a small bar in the basement? Or maybe a video game pit with some oversized pillows and a TV? Well, it’s time to kick home entertainment up a few notches.
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