Think Like a Designer

Thoughtful, well-considered design ideas grounded in science, anthropometrics, and common sense.

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How to PROPERLY Sample Paint Colours

Proper sampling is essential to choosing the right paint colour! It’s crazy how different a colour can look on the wall compared to the chip. The key is to PROPERLY view LARGE colour samples exactly where they will be installed.

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How to Choose an Interior Designer

If you’re wondering how to choose an interior designer, here are a few things to LOOK FOR and ASK OF anyone you’re thinking of hiring, beyond the standard questions about training, experience, budget, and timelines.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Curaçao

If you’re considering a vaca to the Dutch Caribbean, here are some things you’ll want to know-before-you-go! These tips and recommendations are a compellation of my and my sister’s reading, YouTubing, and experiences of the island, and I’ve shared several tips we WISH we’d known!

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James Hardie Statement Collection Overview & Paint Colour Matches

Have you ever wondered which paint colours most closely match the JH Statement Collection colours? Or are you planning to install HardiePlank but can’t decide on a colour? This post lists the Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams colours that most closely match the standard JH colours so you can sample before you decide!

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