A Romantic Valentine’s Dessert Spread (No Baking Required)
Getting all dressed up and going out on Valentine’s Day is great, but, personally, I love a nice quiet evening in with my lovie. There’s nothing more …
Creating Spaces Blog
Don’t Forget the Fifth Wall: The Case for a Colorful Ceiling
The power of paint is undeniable. The color we choose for a space’s four walls plays a huge role in creating the mood within. And the ceiling can be …
When a Prized Collection Sparks a Design Approach
During the summer, I shared our design for a bespoke, stone-and-metal cocktail table for our clients’ great room. You can read about that custom …
Gobble, Gobble: A Tabletop Fit for a Feast
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know that I love creating festive tabletops and floral arrangements. I think of these elements …
Scheming for Our Clients (in a Good Way)
An important part of what I do as a designer is helping clients define their style and preferences. After gathering some initial intel, we typically …
A. Houck Designs Makes List of Virginia’s Top Designers
I am thrilled to share the exciting news that A. Houck Designs made The LuxPad‘s roundup of the 14 Best Interior Designers in Virginia! …
Cocktails, anyone? Designing a Custom Table to Fit the Bill
Handcrafted elements give a room that little something extra. We typically commission a bespoke piece or two for each space we create. If you’ve been …
Great Room Challenge: The Big Reveal
A few weeks ago, I shared a glimpse into our thought-process behind a great-room design we recently completed. If you missed it, you can read the …
High Point Market, Spring 2018: Favorite Finds
High Point Market is always so inspiring. In fact, I made so many exciting discoveries at Spring Market at a couple of weeks ago that I decided to …
High Point Market, Spring 2018: Top Trends and Themes
Twice a year, the quiet town of High Point, North Carolina, plays host to the largest home-furnishings trade show in the world. Industry attendees …
Great Room Challenge: Puzzling Out a Large Space
We recently redesigned our clients’ spacious great room, first developing a floor plan that fits their current stage of life and then selecting …
The Transformative Power of Art
Art is often an after-thought. It’s no big surprise really. After all the major decisions and purchases for a room — furniture, rugs, …
