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Setting the Plan

This is my all time favorite part of the whole project. When you're in the design phase, anything is possible. I can try out color combinations, and custom dimensions, and become inspired by everything.  I usually start any project with a layout, and this time was no different. I had the dimensions of our small and cozy house, and I wanted it to feel bigger. We already had the kitchenette in place, and so rooms were defined kitchen and living room. They were nice and open to each other though! The kitchen space leaves plenty of room, probably for a dining table next to the kitchenette. Patrick and I already spent the last year and a half with a tiny kitchen though!! And our front porch was the best spot for eating anyways.. So we thought it would be better to move the dining table outside with the view, and build our kitchen out even bigger. We ordered a refrigerator and stove which came pretty quickly, and then I got to measuring for more cabinets and a huge island!  ...

Leo Season Gift Guide: What Your Leo Friends Want!!

Happy Leo Season!!! Leo is a very loyal and generous friend who loves the spotlight. This fire sign is ruled by the sun, the center of our solar system - hence Leo's notorious ego! But that same ego helps Leo radiate confidence, warmth, and enthusiasm, and with these traits they can easily inspire and influence the people around them. Just like the lion that symbolizes this sign, Leo is proud and strong - the ruler of the jungle - and also stubborn! They are often creative people who appreciate beauty, anything lushly extravagant, and the dramatically bold. Leo inspires us all to be confident in our self-expression. 

The Designer Process

Amidst this project for my client, I want to share with you the design process, what brainstorming looks like, glitches along the way, happy surprises, and planning. After an initial consultation, I begin working on a space plan, visualization board, source list, and presentation. Then we purchase and install! F or the full story, r ead  my guest blog, A DESIGNER'S JOB ,  that I wrote for the  Washington Post's Apartment Showcase  blog! Love, NAFASI