The Art of Lighting

Kitchen bar

  By Theresa Naramore of Twin Sisters Interiors Photography Lauren Keller with LRES Marketing   Early in our interior design career, we had a client break down and cry in a lighting showroom. It was the first and only time that happened, but we sympathized with her. Selecting lighting for a home can be an […]

Transforming Your Kitchen: Insights from a Chef-Designer

Cerissa in the kitchen

  By Cerissa LaToi McKinnis, The Dreamcaster  |  Photography by Michael McKinnis   Kitchens are my jam! They’re my favorite space to design. The bonus is that I’m a trained designer and chef. I have worked, lived, and cooked in many kitchens, noting what works well and what doesn’t. When I met the owners of […]

Going Coastal

Living Room from Frosted Home

    Adding Style to Beach House Décor By Kelley Frost   The late Jimmy Buffet said, “If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached to it.” Decorating a beach home can be a heavenly project if you follow three “C’s” of coastal design: Calm, Carefree, and Connection. Whether at […]

Elevated Coastal Living

Living room coastal home

  Elevated Coastal Living By Lisa Bakke Interiors   As summer approaches and schools wrap up their end-of-year semester, many families will head to the beach for much-anticipated relaxation, toes in the sand, and salt air. There is something so transforming about “chilling out” on vacation, spending time with our children and family in a […]

Embracing Modern Elegance

CKC Homes Exterior

  Approaching the residence, one is greeted by a sense of anticipation, walking up to the commanding front door that sets the tone for the refined elegance within. Crossing the threshold reveals a world of modern sophistication and luxury, starting with the grandeur of the living room.   The living room serves as the heart […]