- Hard agree on the “character” thing—kitchens are meant to be lived in, not tiptoed through like a museum. - I’ve seen folks get super stressed abo...

French cleats are a solid move—definitely not overkill if you’re tired of patching up holes every time something shifts or falls. Here’s what I’ve fou...

- I’ve worked with a lot of clients who want to gut their windows for “eco” upgrades, but honestly, layering up with thrifted curtains and sealing dra...

- Taping is great, but I’ve found even with painter’s tape, if you don’t pull it at just the right time, you get those little ridges. - I usually do...

Layering light is smart, but I’ve actually had a few clients who loved sticking to one color temp—usually a crisp 4000K throughout. It gave their kitc...