Kitchen & Bathroom Design & Remodeling, Custom Cabinetry, Raleigh, NC & Cincinnati, OH

For those of you out there who have no idea what Pinterest is…oh my, you are going to die! It is one of those masterful ideas that is so simply but fabulous – and WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF IT?! … Continue reading

Yes, I know…I am the WORST! My poor little blog has been neglected…but in all honesty, between Jessica leaving (sniff, sniff), having to handle the books on my own (shoot me now!), going to meetings on my own, running jobsites … Continue reading

While doing some online research for a client – I stumbled upon these amazing Overlays! They were created by two women (Danika and Cheryle) with a common vision and are beginning to take off – check out their website O’Verlays! I … Continue reading
This has to be one of my favorite projects to date! The homeowners purchased this run down bungalow, completely gutted, added on, and Essence Design had the privilege of designing the kitchen and master bath! Hello Gorgeous! Check out those … Continue reading
…well, almost! True, the official start to fall does not begin for another week, but it is going to be 20 degrees cooler tomorrow…so to me, fall has arrived! Fall means football games, enjoying the outdoors, planting…and decorating! Oh, my … Continue reading
I just love neutral furnishings! What I love about them is that you can change the whole look with pillows, draperies, paint colors, rugs… To me, this room screams, “come sit down and relax!”. I love how the neutral sofas … Continue reading
One thing that I have heard a lot more lately from clients is that they want a ‘WOW’ factor in their space! Since we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms – I’m gonna break them up into 2 different posts…so for … Continue reading
Oh, my poor little blog…you truly have been so neglected! Here is what has been going on the last two weeks:One of my very best friends (we’ve been friends for almost 20 years!) got married and I was so honored … Continue reading
Trends in interior design are constantly changing. We see some trends that stick around for a year or two and some that will last a decade or more. One in particular that I keep seeing more and more is the request … Continue reading
With the way the economy is today, we understand as well as anyone that staying within a project’s budget is of upmost importance. Therefore, it is very important to understand where you can make some cut backs without compromising the … Continue reading