The Journal
Essays on craft,
collecting, and home.
Thoughts on materials that age well, rooms that hold stories, and the difference between decorating and designing.
On Craft
New Builds & Whole Home Renovations
Work with a Scottsdale interior designer for new builds and full home renovations. We create cohesive, functional homes from concept to completion.
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Room-by-Room Rug Sizing That Creates a Finished Space
Room-by-room rug sizing rules for living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, entryways, and bathrooms.
Project Stories
Modern Glam Bar & Butler Pantry
Explore this stunning modern glam bar and butler pantry renovation with arched shelves, marble counters, and brass details.
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Interior Design Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
Planning a home update? Discover the biggest interior design mistakes to avoid in 2026 and learn smarter, timeless alternatives.
Project Stories
Timeless Earthy Living Room Renovation
A timeless, earthy living room renovation featuring custom millwork, a reimagined layout, and layered natural materials.
On Collecting
Metallic Magic: Using Gold & Silver Without Overdoing It
Discover how to use gold and silver in interior design without overdoing it. Learn balance, finishes, and timeless ways to style metallic accents.
On Family
Year-End Reflection: Simple Home Resets for a Calmer 2026
Reflect, reset, and refresh your home before the new year. Simple, thoughtful design changes to create a calmer, more intentional home.
On Craft
2026 Interior Design Forecast
The future of interior design isn't louder — it's richer. Found in texture over gloss, comfort over show, and spaces that tell a story.
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Mixing Metal Finishes: Creating Balanced, Timeless Interiors
For years, interior design followed a strict rule: pick one metal finish. The result was clean and safe — but often flat.
On Craft
From Trendy to Timeless: Designing a Home That Lasts
A beautifully designed home shouldn't feel outdated in a year. We break down how to blend trends with timeless elements.
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The Hidden Design Cost of a Dysfunctional Home
What a poorly designed home is really costing you — and the quiet changes that fix it.
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If Your Home Feels Off, Check These 3 Things First
The three diagnostic checks we run when a room isn't working — long before anything is replaced.
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Holiday Wrapping Stations
How to style a wrapping station that feels considered, useful, and beautifully composed.
On Family
Nature-Inspired Holiday Decor
Branches, pinecones, candlelight — materials that turn a home into a holiday without losing its soul.
On Family
From Pumpkins to Pinecones: Fall to Holiday Transition
How to move the home from autumn into the holiday season — without dramatic overhauls.
Behind The Studio
How a Receiving Warehouse Works
Why every full-service project we do flows through a receiving warehouse — and what that protects.
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Arizona Winter Home Decor
Warming a desert home in winter — the textures, tones, and small shifts that make the difference.
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Avoid Trendy Design Mistakes
A practical filter for separating fleeting trends from choices you'll still love in ten years.
Behind The Studio
What an Interior Designer Does That Pinterest Can't
The invisible scope of work behind a finished room — and why a board, however perfect, is just the beginning.
On Collecting
Designer Finds: Aesthetic Amazon Collection
An edit of pieces that look far more expensive than they are — sourced and styled by the studio.
Behind The Studio
Why Hiring an Interior Designer Is Worth Every Penny
The real value of an interior designer — long after the project closes.
On Family
Fall to Winter Home Decor Transition
A simple, layered way to shift the home from fall into winter — without buying new.
On Craft
Timeless Interior Design Trends 2025
The trends shaping interiors in 2025 — quiet, considered, rooted in materials that improve with age.
On Craft
Modern Home With Timeless Style
How to design a modern home that still feels classic — restraint, scale, and material honesty.
Behind The Studio
5 Benefits of Hiring a Professional Interior Designer
From sourcing to project management — five reasons clients call working with us the best decision they made.
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How to Hang Art
The studio's rules for hanging art — heights, groupings, proportion, and the most common mistakes.
Behind The Studio
Interior Design vs. Decorating
They're not the same — and understanding the difference is the first step in knowing what you need.
Behind The Studio
Remote & Virtual Interior Design
How virtual design works at the studio, who it's right for, and where it has its limits.
On Craft
Warm Modern Interior Design Trends 2025
The shift away from cold minimalism toward warm, layered, livable modernism.
On Craft
The Return of Texture in 2025
Bouclé, linen, plaster, raw wood — why tactile materials are reshaping interior design.
On Collecting
Designer Finds 2025
The studio's 2025 edit — accessible pieces with the look and feel of true investment.
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Kitchen Measurements Guide
Standard dimensions for Arizona kitchens — and where to break the rules for better function.
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Lighting and Kelvins
How to choose the right Kelvin temperature for every room — the single biggest fix for "off" lighting.
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How to Mix Wood Tones
Expert tips for balancing wood tones in interior design without making your space feel mismatched.
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Cabinet Hardware 101
Pulls, knobs, finishes, placement — the small choices that quietly elevate a kitchen.
On Craft
10 Timeless Interior Design Elements
The ten elements that anchor every truly timeless home — from natural light to layered millwork.
Project Stories
Sustainable Interior Design: Maison 1975 Leads the Way
Inside the Maison 1975 project — a study in slow, sustainable, deeply considered design.
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The Rug Guide
How to choose the perfect rug for every room — material, pile, size, and the rules that matter.
Behind The Studio
How a Design Plan Prevents Renovation Delays
The single biggest reason renovations run over schedule — and how a complete design plan eliminates it.
Behind The Studio
Flat Fees vs. Hourly Fees
How interior design fees actually work, what each model means for you, and why we structure ours the way we do.
On Collecting
Interior Designers' Favorite Ceiling Fans
Stylish, functional ceiling fan picks for every aesthetic — the ones that earn their place.
Project Stories
Shop Maison 1975 Interiors
The exact sources, vendors, and pieces that brought Maison 1975 to life.
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Layered Lighting
Interior designer tips for layered lighting — ambient, task, accent, and how to balance all three.
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Standard, Full Overlay, or Inset Cabinets
A clear comparison of standard overlay, full overlay, and inset cabinetry — cost, look, and longevity.
Behind The Studio
What Exactly Is Full-Service Interior Design?
A clear, unhurried breakdown of what's included in a full-service engagement — from kickoff to handover.
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Cozy Lighting Tips
The studio's go-to tricks for creating cozy, layered, lamp-led lighting in any room.
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Cabinet Faces and Frames
Choosing the perfect cabinet style for your home — shaker, slab, beaded, and the details that change everything.
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A Well-Thought-Out Electrical Plan
The most overlooked phase of construction — and the questions to ask before a single wire is run.
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Renovating on a Budget
Interior designer tips for renovating with restraint — where to spend, where to save, and where it never pays to cut corners.
On Collecting
Interior Designers' Amazon Home Finds
The Amazon home finds we actually recommend to clients — quietly elevated, surprisingly affordable.
On Craft
New Builds & Whole Home Renovations
A Scottsdale interior designer's approach to building and renovating cohesive, functional homes from concept to completion.
Design Tips
The Window Guide
A studio guide to windows — proportion, treatment, light, and the most common renovation mistakes.
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