Exploring the Enchanting Gardens of Monticello
This summer, I immersed myself in two gardening books that repeatedly mentioned Monticello, igniting my curiosity. On a recent journey, I...
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Julie Fergus, ASID
Jun 24
Revitalizing Old Spaces: Julie Fergus' Ingenious Bathroom Design
In the realm of interior design, there's a special art to transforming challenging spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing...
Julie Fergus, ASID
May 13
Creating Your Perfectly Pretty Screened Porch: A Guide to Relaxed Living
Welcome to your oasis of relaxation – the screened porch. A space where the gentle breeze whispers through wicker furniture, easy plants...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Mar 19
Layers of Decor
Layers create detail. In this example, a nook offers an opportunity to be something. After exploring ways to use the nook, my client...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Feb 20
Sourdough Bread Sharing
I've been making sourdough bread since June of 2023. The process has been a creative journey which evolved into sharing loaves on boards....
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 9
How to Mix Patterns
There is an art to successfully mixing patterns. In this example I'll walk you through the process. For this window seat I want to...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 2
Best of 2023
January is the time to look back and reflect on experiences in order to outline the year ahead. As I mentioned in a post from August, my...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Oct 16, 2023
Design Details from My Travels
After a two-week trip in our motorhome from Wolfeboro to Abingdon VA, Knoxville TN, Lexington KY, and Clayton NY I captured several...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Aug 23, 2023
New Chapter
Three plus years ago, the pandemic forced all of us to take a look at life in a new way. My husband I and are both self-employed so we...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jul 10, 2023
Chair Makeovers
When working with clients I'm always looking for pieces to coordinate with the style and color scheme. In addition to incorporating new...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jul 10, 2023
Multi-Function Window Coverings
There are times when one product won't provide all of the solutions to a problem. Here are examples where I combine one or more products...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jun 13, 2023
Screened Porch Furniture
Small spaces require precision when choosing new furniture. One piece that is too big can create a problem to the flow. In this example,...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Mar 20, 2023
Timeless Design
What makes for a timeless design? My opinion is that simple and classic elements are timeless. I'll use my kitchen as an example which...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Feb 17, 2023
Drapery Details
Examples of floor length drapery. In both spaces the rod extends past the window casing so that the stack back will not impede the glass...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 27, 2023
New Furnishings from Scratch
Once a furniture plan is established, it is time to start looking for the pieces to fill the space. The most important task during the...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 2, 2023
Create a Simple Meaningful Home
I have the pleasure to work with wonderful clients that want to improve the look, feel, and function of their homes. At the of heart the...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Nov 3, 2022
My Barn Makeover
If barns could talk, they would tell stories of hard work and farm life. Antique barns have history and most, if not all, housed animals....
Julie Fergus, ASID
Oct 1, 2022
Tiny Living in a Motorhome
I live in a tiny house on and off, here and there, and every now and then; it's a small motorhome with all of the comforts of home built...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Sep 27, 2022
Furniture Layout Basics
When planning a furniture layout whether starting from scratch or working with pieces you already have, it is advised to use a floorplan...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Sep 16, 2022
Small Space - Big Change
This photo only shows part of the story. A zig zag hallway is changed to an L-shaped hallway to create a pantry and recess for a bench...
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