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Aging in Place
You found the perfect home for you. You have memories there. Your friends live close by. You raised your kids there. You know and love...

Joani Stewart
3 min read


Mastering the Art of Display
Art, artifacts, sculptures, books and photos are all pieces of our lives. We travel and we collect. We read and we collect, we photograph...

Joani Stewart
2 min read


Designing with Paws in Mind: Pet-Friendly Fabrics for Your Home
We love our pets, and we want them to be happy. Pet owners realize that their homes are not just for people, kids and guests; they are...

Joani Stewart
2 min read


Before & After: Brilliantly Beautiful Kitchens
Some kitchens need a little help while others may require more work. The kitchen below didn't require a total remodel; the client wanted...

Joani Stewart
1 min read


How to Furnish Your Dream Bedroom
From Walls to Windows Ready to make your bedroom a true escape, one that stands out from what you see in design magazines and remains...

Joani Stewart
1 min read


The Power of Color in Your Home
How color can change the way you feel. If white-on-white kitchens make you feel like taking a deep breath of air or if you've felt the...

Joani Stewart
2 min read


Bring the Outside Indoors for Your Health
Humans have an inherited need to connect to nature. We are genetically linked to the our natural environment. We have a preference for...

Joani Stewart
1 min read


Create Your Luxury Outdoor Living Room
Outdoor Living 101 As warm weather creeps across the continent, many of us are thinking about barbecues on the deck, serene evenings with...

Joani Stewart
2 min read


Design a Home Office That You Love
Working at home has it’s advantages and it’s disadvantages. It’s nice to be home in your own environment, but it is important to be able...

Joani Stewart
2 min read


What is the Difference between Induction and Electric Cooktops and Why Do You Care?
Induction cooktops vs. Traditional electric cooktops Many people don’t know that there is a new kid (cooktop/stove) on the market....

Joani Stewart
4 min read


What NOT to Expect From Your Interior Designer or the Design Process
* That the designer will maintain interest in the project if you cannot make any decisions * That you will attend each shopping trip or...

Joani Stewart
1 min read


How to Select an Interior Designer
So many homeowners call me who have never worked with an interior designer and they just don't know what to expect. Can they afford one? ...

Joani Stewart
3 min read


Why Do You Need an Interior Designer?
I was working with a friend's wife the other day, helping her make decisons on the new kitchen she wanted. She was planning on doing the...

Joani Stewart
2 min read


How Interior Designer's Charge for Their Services
Designers use a variety of fee structures and, as with other professions, base their fees on variables such as geographic location, years...

Joani Stewart
1 min read
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