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How to Keep a Construction Project on Time (Which in Return Usually Means on Budget)

Posted by Bridget McMullin on April 12, 2016

One word. PLANNING! Planning for any project takes patience.  It’s hard, especially when our clients have been waiting for years to build that perfect house or to move into their dream neighborhood.  Waiting another day to get started is always tough, especially when they realize that the HGTV half-hour timeline is not compatible with the family room/kitchen open concept vision that needs to be ready by move-in.  The Property Brothers fail to show the five…

Planning Pays off When Creating a Fun Family Space

Posted by Bridget McMullin on March 08, 2016

I can’t say it enough – planning takes patience! That being said, like many of our clients, our Cherry Hill homeowners wanted to get moving on their brand new basement right away. They had a laundry list of “must haves” including the existing pool table left by the former owners, a TV area, a play area for the kids, storage for all of the kid’s toys, a bar area for the adults, as well as…

Enhancing Your Ceiling – Three Great Tips for Ceiling Trim Details

Posted by Bridget McMullin on January 13, 2016

The simplest ceiling detail that I try to add to many of my projects is a simple “picture frame” box around the perimeter of the room.  This type of detail is so easy; the DIY goddess inside of you could take this project over in a few hours. Enhancing your home with crown moulding and ceiling detail is a great way to add value to your space.  Not many buyers complain when a house is…

Designing Thankfulness Everyday

Posted by Bridget McMullin on November 25, 2015

I give thanks every day for the wonderful clients that let us into their lives.  Their trust in us is amazing!  Without their dreams we would not have such wonderful jobs. I give thanks every day for the talented designers that have come my way.  The eclectic mix of artistic talent, technical expertise, and unique personalities have given me a very special place to call work.  We all honor the space that we share and…