Shedding Light on the Importance of Lighting
Earlier this summer, I described the fun and informative field trip that the A. Houck Designs team took to the Niermann Weeks studio near Annapolis, …
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A Revealing Glimpse Behind the Scenes at the Niermann Weeks Lighting Studio
A well-thought-out lighting plan is a key component of the design for any space. Lighting obviously plays an important functional role, but its …
A. Houck Designs Launches Mobile-Friendly Website and New Service
We’re so excited to share with you all that our redesigned website is now live! Our main goal in revamping the A. Houck Designs website was to …
Fabulous Finds from High Point Market, Spring 2019
High Point Market, held in the spring and fall, is the ultimate shopping experience for designers. Over the course of four days last week, I checked …
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 …
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 …
