Timeless Elegance, Naturally: Unveiling our Washington, DC, Interior Design
When you think of a nature-inspired space, earthy colors and rough-hewn textures probably come to mind. Maybe something a bit more rustic than …
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Highlights from an Inspiring Trip to Paris and Visit to Dior
As an interior designer, I draw inspiration all around me. Nature, fashion and travel are particularly fruitful sources. Those worlds all collided on …
Pulling Back the Curtain: How a Living Room Design Takes Shape
It takes a village and tons of logistical coordination to create a beautiful space – as our Spring Valley living room design proves. We recently …
Celebrating the Season with a Nature-Inspired Living Room Scheme
This time of year, nothing beats the beauty of a garden in full bloom. But the nature-inspired living room scheme we developed for a pair of …
Happy Ten-Year Anniversary to Creating Spaces!
This interior design blog has been my passion project for the past ten years. That’s right, Creating Spaces recently celebrated a major anniversary. …
Instilling Transitional Interior Design Throughout a New Home
When our long-time clients traded their vintage Arlington split-level for a newly constructed modern farmhouse nearby, they asked us to infuse …
Dining Rooms Design Ideas: 3 Chic, Personalized Approaches
As Thanksgiving approaches, our thoughts turn to family, friends, and food. For many of us, our dining room will be at the center of the festivities. …
Elevate Summer Entertaining with these Inspiring Finds and Ideas
While I embrace the easy-breezy nature of summer entertaining, I still love to set a beautiful table. For a Southern gal like me, it’s in my nature. …
How to Design Stylish and Inviting Outdoor Spaces
Summer’s here – and that means it’s time to take the party outside! And it’s time to prepare your outdoor spaces for summer bashes.
Whole House Interior Design: Traditional-with-a-Twist
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to have many clients who have entrusted us with their whole house interior design.
Why Investing in High-Quality Upholstered Furniture Makes Sense
I attended a live demonstration at the Washington Design Center on how top-quality upholstered furniture is made – and why investing in high-end …
Decorative Accessories: 5 Amazing New Finds
I’m a big believer that decorative accessories bring the magic to a space. It’s the finishing touches that take a room from fine to fabulous. So when …
