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Luxury Home Design Partner | partnering with homeowners and builders to create exceptional luxury custom homes through thoughtful design, strategic collaboration, and expert guidance from concept through completion.

10/22/2026

Building a custom home? Here are a few things I'd want you to know before hiring a designer.

After working on more than 50 homes, I've learned that beautiful finishes are only one piece of the puzzle.

Getting involved early, having a great team that communicates, understanding the budget, and staying ahead of decisions can make a huge difference in how smoothly a project runs.

And one of the biggest things? Having someone in your corner from the beginning who understands your vision and helps guide you through the process.

Because building a custom home should be exciting, not completely overwhelming!

10/20/2026

Court is in session: five custom home decisions, five verdicts. 👩‍⚖️

1. Island clearance: I like 42" minimum, and 48" when multiple people are cooking. Give yourself room to move!

2. Hallway width: I rarely use the word hate, but I strongly dislike a narrow hallway 😁 36" might meet code in many situations, but that doesn't mean it feels good. Give me 42" or more when space allows.

3. Shower controls: Put them where you can turn the water on without getting soaked. Such a small detail that makes a big difference!

4. TV above the fireplace: Guilty! Find another wall for the TV and let the fireplace have its moment.

5. Cabinets to the ceiling: Yes, when the proportions and budget make sense. No awkward dust-collecting gap, and a much more finished look.

Case closed. Keep these mind for your home.

10/19/2026

Designer is just one of my hats. 🤍

I’m also a mom of two boys and a newlywed who’s happiest outdoors, usually mid-workout or mid-trip with the family.

Loving every minute of it and always grateful!

What happens when a home office gets planned like every other room in the house?A little drama, a little personality, an...
10/16/2026

What happens when a home office gets planned like every other room in the house?

A little drama, a little personality, and a space you actually want to spend time in.

In this office, the watercolor wall makes a statement, while the sculptural desk and modern chandelier bring in some architectural interest.

Everything else stays simple, giving each element its own moment without competing for attention.

Because who says a home office has to be boring?

A little drama. A little calm. And a pretty great place to get some work done.

Tag the friend who’s been wanting a home office.

10/15/2026

Good news: every one of these horror movies gets a happy ending.

Building a home is a lot more fun than these make it look, and each fix starts with a little planning, a lot of communication, and knowing how to handle the occasional plot twist.

Which one would haunt you the most? 👻

10/14/2026

One of the biggest assumptions I hear when someone starts planning a remodel?

"The layout is fine. We just need to update the finishes."

But is it really fine? Or have you just gotten used to it? 😂

Before we start picking out beautiful finishes, I like to question what's already there.

What works? What doesn't? And if we could change anything, what would it be?

Sometimes the best part of a remodel isn't what you add. It's what you rethink.

Just because something has always been there doesn't mean it needs to stay.

Remodeling in the Lake Oswego area? Link in bio if you'd like to talk through your layout.

10/13/2026

You can spend a fortune on finishes, but if the proportions are off, something will still feel off.

It's one of those things you might not notice right away, but you definitely feel it.

Door heights, window sizes, ceiling heights and how they all relate to one another.

It's why two homes can have equally beautiful materials but feel completely different when you walk inside.

Great design isn't always about what you add. Sometimes it's about getting the proportions right from the beginning.

Want to know one reason some dining rooms just feel more pulled together?Centerlines.Before the table is even ordered, I...
10/09/2026

Want to know one reason some dining rooms just feel more pulled together?

Centerlines.

Before the table is even ordered, I'm thinking about where it will sit. That helps determine the chandelier, ceiling detail, windows and artwork.

In this room, everything relates back to that center point.

It's a small detail, but once you start noticing centerlines in well-designed rooms, you'll see them everywhere.

Good design is often more about alignment than adding more.

10/08/2026

The answer everyone loves... it depends. 😂

If you're adding square footage, moving structural walls or making major architectural changes, an architect and/or engineer will typically need to be involved early.

But here's where I get a little opinionated:

Don't wait until the architectural plans are finished to bring in your interior designer.

I want to see them while we're still asking questions. Should that window move? Does this wall need to be here? How is the cabinetry going to work? What happens with the ceiling and lighting?

Your architect is thinking about the architecture. Your builder is thinking about how we're going to build it. I'm looking at everything through the interior design lens.

And ideally? We're all talking to each other before too much gets locked in.

The best projects aren't designer first or architect first. They're the ones where the right team starts talking early.

10/06/2026

After 50+ homes, there are a few things I've gotten pretty stubborn about.

Bring me in early. Tell me the real budget and schedule. Keep me talking directly with the builder and team. And please don't wait until someone is standing on site asking, “What are we doing here?” 😄

Regular communication, site walks and staying ahead of decisions make everything run better.

Good design is only part of it. A good team that actually communicates? Non-negotiable.

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Lake Oswego, OR
97034–97035

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