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A Place to Gather
An example of improving one's home can improve the enjoyment. It's hard to believe that this now beautiful kitchen which is the gathering...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 1, 2018
Busy Kitchen
I hope your holiday season has been joyful. I spent much time baking and cooking and I enjoyed it. Two of my favorite items are from the...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Dec 28, 2017
Making a Custom Canopy Bed
It started with the request to make a romantic bedroom. Honestly, no client has ever asked me to do that. The meaning of romantic is...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Apr 4, 2017
Great Room Makeover
Large spaces are "great" but it doesn't automatically make it a "great" room. This project before and after is a perfect example. It has...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Feb 23, 2017
Lake House Makeover
A major home remodel project transformed a dated lake house with a weird connector. The goal is to improve the entry and connection of...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 19, 2017
Window Treatment Designs
Custom window treatments can be beautiful. The key to successful window treatments is the size, scale, details, placement, and fabric...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 14, 2017
Shaped Window Covering
Shaped windows are a challenge to cover when privacy and light control are needed. For this interior window I designed a covering that...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 11, 2017
Essence of Simple Room Design
Interior design is more than making a space beautiful. It includes organizing and planning for tasks and functions. That doesn’t sound...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 9, 2017
Define Your Interior Design Style
What is Style? There are many design styles. To find yours you have to know what you like, don’t like and what fits with your life style....
Julie Fergus, ASID
Jan 6, 2017
A Vision for a Simple Home
My objective for providing home design services is to inspire people to create homes that are organized, simple, stress-free, and most...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Dec 31, 2016
Improve Your Home - Improve Your Life
Our lives are so busy! If your home is disorganized or if you have unfinished projects it may reflect the chaos and business in your...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Nov 16, 2016
How fancy do you want your cake frosting?
It is not the size of a home or the stuff in the home that matters. What really matters it how the space is used, and if the “stuff” has...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Nov 1, 2016
Vacation Home vs. Primary Home
Vacation homes are typically used for short periods of time and not for months on end. This means that the way the home is used is a bit...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Oct 30, 2016
Improve Your Home to Improve Your Life
Our lives are so busy! If your home is disorganized or if you have unfinished projects it may reflect the chaos and business in your...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Oct 15, 2016
Design for Aging in Place
Aging in place is important as we age and want to remain in our homes until old age. Preparing your home, or building a new one to age in...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Oct 1, 2016
Interior Design Mistakes to Avoid
There are several interior design mistakes that one can make. I am going to focus on some that I think are the most common. If you take...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Sep 30, 2016
The TV vs. Fireplace Challenge. What is the focus?
So where do you place the TV in your main living space when you have a fireplace? Based on the research I have done (in addition to...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Sep 15, 2016
Does your home make you feel good?
Are you living the life you want in your home? Does your home to reflect your inner self? Your home should make you feel happy and...
Julie Fergus, ASID
Aug 31, 2016
Plan, Purge and Paint
The 3 P's of any interior makeover: Plan, Purge and Paint. The most important step is the Planning. Get all of your ideas in order....
Julie Fergus, ASID
Aug 16, 2016
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