This might sound sacrilegious coming from an #interiordesigner, but when you’re plotting your #kitchenrenovation, let the appliances dictate a layout. Above everything else, a kitchen needs to be functional. bit.ly/2t2EGyi

A #kitchenrenovation is one of the most meaningful upgrades you can make to your home, but it can also become a money pit when you let Pinterest take the wheel. Follow the link for a few basic guidelines I’ve honed through countless kitchen redesigns. bit.ly/2t2EGyi

Making your home cozier doesn’t need to be a chore. Swap in heavier window treatments, stack some thick hardcover books here and there, and don’t neglect the lighting. Aim for a couple different kinds that create a layering effect. Nothing too bright. #interiordesignideas

A #fireplace should be the centerpiece of the room, but nothing says everything needs to be match-y, match-y. I didn’t design this monolithic concrete fireplace to blend into the renovated barn we call home. #interiordesign #buckscounty

Color plays a big part in how we feel in a space. Every season, I swap out throw pillows, flower arrangements, and a few other highly-visible accessories to keep my home’s palette in sync with what’s going on outside. #hibernationmode #BucksCounty

Who’s burned their first fire of the fall? Thanks mostly to this ugly election, I’m doubling down on the cozy this year. For some ideas on how to make a comfier home at the end of the world, follow the link: bit.ly/RNIDFall. #interiordesignideas #interiordesign

The housing market around here is HOT right now. Some upgrading is in order if you want to distinguish your home. Click this link to find out where exactly you should be investing: bit.ly/2LRAQjb. (The master bathroom is definitely on that list.) #BathroomRenovation

If spending all this time at home has got you thinking about how to make your home more comfy, click the link to find out where it makes the most sense to upgrade: bit.ly/2LRAQjb. #homerenovation #interiordesign

As we gradually begin to retreat back inside, my mind jumps to one of my favorite spaces (and renovations). Click the link for the story behind it: bit.ly/2OeTeHG. #interiordesign #renovation

I’m never happy to see #LaborDay, but this might be the one #summer I don’t mind seeing come to an end. Brighter days are ahead of us. In the meantime, there’s still room to savor this one. Enjoy the day and those you’re spending it with.

I like my home office to walk the line between “I’ve gotten so much done, and it’s only 10 AM!” and five minutes of scrolling on my phone somehow turned into an hour-and-a-half. #HomeOffice #interiordesignideas

If you didn’t wake up to a chandelier hanging over your bed, you’re missing out. Before you say, “That’s so pretentious,” do a quick Google. #Chandeliers, like any light fixture, come in a wide price range. Of course, you’re the only one who needs to know that. #interiordesign

Sure, an indoor-outdoor living space should be practical (note the tile floor), but that doesn’t mean it needs to be ugly. #interiordesign #newhopepa

Our French bulldogs are split on our free-form pond. One loves diving in and chasing frogs. The other wants nothing to do with it. Either way, it’s the perfect distraction from work (and the news) at the end of the day. #SummerVibes #interiordesigner

Our pool is a classic rectangle. To encourage soaking over swimming, bleachers, in place of steps, run the length of the side closest to the house. Because, honestly, who wants to move when it’s this hot outside? #poolside #interiordesign #newtownpa

Inside, I’m tempted at times to test whether a design can ever be too loud. But my own outdoor living spaces are minimalist and organic. I never want to try to strong-arm Mother Nature. #landscapedesign #interiordesign

Don’t neglect the lighting. But don’t overthink it, either. A few well-placed candles and your backyard setup will instantly feel more way more intimate. #patio #interiordesignideas

Socializing in the age of COVID-19: A bar for four. (Sorry. Bubble members only.) #QuarantineLife #homebar #interiordesign #buckscounty

Normally, a cold cocktail and easy access to a pool are all I need to enjoy my Fourth. This is no normal year, though. Give yourself a break. Enjoy your family. But remember that relentless vigilance is the way of life now. We’re all in this together. #FourthofJuly

More than ever, we need a way to socially-distance from our heads at least once a day (or hour). If that escape’s sitting right outside, all the better. For the rest of my collection of safe havens, click the link: bit.ly/RNIDSafe. #interiordesign #outdoordining