Category: design
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The First Tour Inside Our 1850s Carriage House – Let The Restoration Begin!!!!!
When we first found our farm property in 2019, I knew that our main house (that we now live in) had a ton of potential to be beautiful and the perfect place to raise our family, but this house, this is the one that my heart screamed for from day one. Today you’ll see why,…
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Want To “Hack” Your IKEA Without The DIY Headache? These 13 IKEA Hack Companies Do Most Of The Work For You
The Internet at large is full of ideas for how to “hack” IKEA furniture. Some are unbelievable in a good way. Some, in a bad way. Others make you go “well…as long as you love it.” But anything that requires power tools or even a sewing machine might prove too much for some of you…
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Henricksen Promotes Kelly Hogan to VP of Design & Engagement
Henricksen, a leading national contract furniture dealer, is excited to announce that Vice President of Operations Kelly Hogan has been promoted to Vice President of Design and Client Engagement of the Washington D.C. office. In this role, Hogan will foster existing client relationships and serve as a trusted resource, bringing 17 years of experience with…
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Boosting Productivity with Strategic Office Renovations
Want to unlock your team’s hidden potential? Every business owner dreams of having a team that’s firing on all cylinders. You know the feeling — when everyone’s focused, motivated, and cranking out their best work day after day. Here’s the problem: Most offices are productivity killers. Outdated layouts, poor lighting, and cramped spaces are silently…
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Our 2025 Summer Landscaping Reveal (With Full Process)
I’m currently caught in the “why would anyone live anywhere else” fever dream that is “Oregon in The Summer”, and while I intellectually know there is no perfect place to live, right now, up here, it’s magical (and has been since March – 2025 was a real pretty one). This backyard is certainly serving up…
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Architectural Tourism in India: Culture Meets Design
India is a land where architecture transcends bricks and mortar—it embodies centuries of cultural expression, spiritual symbolism, and geographic diversity. From the soaring spires of Dravidian temples in the South to the intricate latticework of Mughal monuments in the North, India’s architectural landscape is a vivid tapestry of design evolution. In recent years, a growing…
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How We Made Our Old House Charming Again – A Front Of House Tour
The other day I realized I’ve never shown you the full front of the house – nor did you get the play-by-play of the 10 million decisions we made to get here (a huge shout-out to ARCIFORM – my goodness, do they know how to nail classic design so well). Every time I drive up,…
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Ball Janik Adds Amanda L. Gonzalez to Miami Office
Ball Janik LLP is pleased to welcome Associate Amanda L. Gonzalez to the firm as part of Partner Frank Soto’s team in the Miami office. Gonzalez focuses on complex construction defect and concrete overspray cases. Gonzalez has experience handling all phases of litigation, including factual investigations, discovery, motion practice, expert coordination, mediation, and trial preparation. She…
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Commercial Design That Works as Hard as You Do
Many people struggle with workspaces that slow them down or feel uninspiring. Studies show a well-designed office can boost employee happiness and productivity. This blog will share easy tips and new trends for creating commercial spaces that work as hard as you do. Key Principles of Effective Commercial Design Effective commercial design combines function and…
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15 Items On Sale That Will Elevate Your Home Instantly
In an age of 24-hour room makeovers and perfect homes on social media, I want to remind you it’s okay to decorate slowly, wait for things you love to go on sale, and not feel the pressure to rush to make your entire house feel finished. And yes, this might sound hypocritical coming from the…