Beth’s Blog

In this post, I’m reflecting on transitions that I’m going through in my own life, and how I help my clients change their spaces to adapt to big transitions in their own lives.

I’m taking a deeper look at a recent project that’s close to my heart — The Crawford House!

As part of my mission to find more sustainable and new goods for clients, I knew that High Point Market, a bi-annual trade show for interior designers, decorators, furniture store owners and others in my industry, was the place for me.

Balancing environmental concerns and budgets when choosing products and finishes is a real concern that we come up against every day. To help guide you through our decision-making process, I’m highlighting three common situations that arise in our work, and how we balance sustainability with project budgets and practicality.

I’m always on the hunt for talented companies that not only have creative designs, but make calculated decisions every step of the way to ensure an end product that is both beautiful, functional and sustainably made.

I’m going to show you how we applied the five R’s from the circular economy in a recent project that we’ve been working on! That way, when it’s time for you to get started on your own renovation project, you’ll have more information and ideas in your tool box.

The concept of the circular economy has been around for a while, but over the past ten years or so, it’s really gained momentum. This is a concept that I’m really passionate about, and it’s time to dive a little deeper on the blog.

There is no denying that we’re in a climate crisis and it’s time to rethink how we’re currently doing things. That includes how we think, plan and execute renovations. Here are the top five sustainable practices that I use when we execute our projects.

Have you ever felt like something is missing, but you can’t pinpoint what it is? Or you have a nagging feeling that won’t subside?

It all started this fall when my parents decided it was time for them to downsize and move out of the house that I grew up in...

This past summer, I had an amazing holiday to the UK! Throughout the trip, I encountered beautiful spaces and ideas and I came away from the trip with new perspectives of interiors. Here, I share three important lessons from my UK adventures that we need to ponder as designers, homeowners and anyone in the construction industry.

I know that it can be overwhelming shopping for furniture and trying to find the perfect pieces to fit your room. Scale, balance, style, and of course budget have always been key factors. Today though, we need to add another important consideration — sustainability.

If you’re starting a renovation or have a renovation planned for the future, and you’ve been rethinking the environmental and social impact that your choices make on the world — this article is for you! Read on for my top five tips to help you get started on your sustainable renovation journey.

I’m rethinking using MDF in my home design projects, and today I’m sharing what I’ve learned about MDF and why we should all be looking for alternatives.

I’m connecting design and science and proposing that instead of looking at how design affects our psychological well-being, let’s instead delve deep into the process that we should take in order to meet this ideal outcome.

Have you ever thought about where your sofa or side table comes from? Your lamp? Or your rug? Who makes them? What resources have been extracted to create this table?