When we initially meet with a client about a renovation project, they are full of excitement and ideas. Many have their tablet or phone ready to share ideas from Pinterest or other online resources. Steve and I smile and look at the ideas, and then we apply the brake. Let’s start with a plan. This is your design consultation.

I’ve created an edited, comprehensive list of the neutral paint colors that I’ve used in my own homes as well as in the houses of my valued clients. You truly can’t go wrong with any of my top 5…

Throughout our many years of experience with rental home transformations, we’ve learned a thing or two, and today, we want to pass that wisdom along to you as well. Namely, how to update and design a rental property that is long-lasting, beautiful to behold, and most importantly, feels like home to all who enter through the front door…

Let’s pick right up where we left off and walk through the steps needed to select the right window treatments for YOUR kitchen and bathroom...together.

When you are presented with hundreds of thousands of hardware options and combinations for your new kitchen or bathroom, you might feel like you are drowning in an endless sea of possibility. Which is why we are answering all of the common questions that we get asked, and hopefully simplifying the selection process for your own home…

I figured it is time for me to share a few tricks of the trade I have learned over the years... how to successfully prepare yourself, your family, and your home for working with a General Contractor on your next renovation or remodel. Come take a look at the 5 steps we highly suggest…

As simple as it sounds, preparing our Atlanta home for the real estate market was anything but. It took a lot of hard work and substantial sweat equity, but our preparations paid off in the end. I’m sharing all of the upgrades we did to help sell our home quickly and for top dollar.

Last month, we discussed the importance of hiring a kitchen designer to get the best results from your remodel. Now, I want to take that a step further and answer the five most frequently asked questions (FAQs) that we hear when clients begin to design their kitchens with us.

While each kitchen is different and every family is unique, there are 3 tried-and-true countertop materials that we encourage our clients to consider when renovating their kitchens. Here are the pros and cons of each…

In a Design-Renovate Firm, your professional Interior Designer and General Contractor are housed under one roof, giving you the best of both worlds in one place. (As a husband and wife team here at CKD, we are also quite literally housed under the same roof!) Here’s why this combination will make a world of difference in your next renovation…

What features may or may not appear in a bathroom renovation and how long does a project really take? The answers are up to you! Here’s everything you need to know…

When taking on a renovation for the first time, there are a few situations you might be surprised to hear are completely normal. Today we’re looking at 5 such scenarios to help you feel properly prepared and well-equipped for a renovation that is successful and stress-free.