WELCOME . . . TO THE FALL EDITION OF OUR WEBSITE.  TAKE A MOMENT TO EXPLORE THE MENU ABOVE AND ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH ALL OUR FEATURES.  THE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSING TO NEW PROJECTS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2004 THROUGH APRIL 11, 2005 IN ORDER TO COMPLETE SEVERAL WRITING PROJECTS.  MATTHEW AND I WILL ALSO BE WORKING ON A NUMBER OF CUSTOM HOME DESIGNS.  WATCH THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES! ENJOY!

Why Hire A Designer?

    At its best, your home is an expression of your self, your public image, and what you aspire to be.  Sometimes, however, it is difficult to define your wants and needs and communicate them effectively to a building contractor, or to coordinate the work of many contractors on one project.  Many of us know the frustration of spending hard-earned money on remodeling projects or on impulse purchases of furnishings, decorator items, and landscaping materials that didn't effectively meet current needs, were quickly outgrown and/or outdated, didn't wear well, or just didn't quite work.

A good designer will work with you to put your dreams for your home into words and to develop a design and installation plan to make those dreams a reality.  Designers are familiar with new technologies and a much wider range of products and materials than most consumers and have access to significant discounts that can make high-quality materials and craftsmanship much more affordable than you ever imagined.  Thus, your investment in a designer will save you money in the long term:  on individual items as your plan is put into effect, and overall by increasing your property and resale value.