Should I Hire an Interior Designer or General Contractor for My Remodeling Project?

Home remodeling can be an exciting and fulfilling experience, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. With so many decisions to make, it can be difficult to know where to start. One of the most important decisions you'll make is whether to hire an interior designer or a general contractor for your project. While both professionals play important roles in the remodeling process, an interior designer can bring a unique set of skills and expertise to the table that a general contractor cannot. Let’s explore why you should consider hiring an interior designer for your home remodel.

Luxury Kitchen Trends

Luxury kitchens are the epitome of elegance and sophistication, and they are an essential part of any upscale home. The kitchen is the heart of the house, where family and friends gather to cook, eat, and socialize. We'll take a look at some of the latest luxury kitchen trends that are popular right now.

7 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Fall for the "Free" Design Service at Furniture Retail Stores

When it comes to designing a home, a lot of people seek free design services at retail furniture stores. While that option may seem like you’ll save more money, it actually won’t. It might look good and sound good, but please don’t be deceived…be prepared to have your eyes opened.

We’re going to discuss seven (7) reasons why you shouldn’t fall for the “free design service” trap. Ready? Here we go!

The Ugly Truth: Yes. Interior Design is a Luxury Service

We believe that you are worthy to be surrounded by beauty. Many people feel that everyone deserves to live in a beautiful home and we also agree with that sentiment; however, the reality is, not everyone can afford to. Often times when people reach out to us inquiring about our services, they don’t have a realistic level of investment for what they want to do. That may sound a bit harsh and that’s definitely not my intention. But I do intend to tell the truth. Hey…we don’t know what we don’t know.

3 Steps to Getting Your Dream Space - Hire Professionals

Time to wrap up this series about how to get your dream space y’all! You should now know that before starting any design project, it’s crucial to first understand what your priorities are and have a pretty good grasp on how much you’re willing to invest to get what you want. The final step to this process is hiring the right professionals. Boom. Yes, I said it.

3 Steps to Getting Your Dream Space - Know Your Level of Investment

You can have a laundry list of nice-to-haves but do you have a bottomless pit of cash? If you do, awesome! You are the minority though. Most people don’t have limitless funds, so the need to prioritize is key. There are three questions I want you to ask yourself before you go full steam ahead with that project. Read on!

3 Steps to Getting your Dream Space - Prioritize Your Needs

So it’s a new year and you want to turn over a new leaf, organize your closet, attempt to lose weight, get in shape, stop consuming so much sugar, refresh your living space, aaaaand save the world. Whew! That’s a lot of ambition! While I can’t help you put down that extra donut, I can help steer you in the right direction when it comes to refreshing your living space.

Our Full Service Design Process (Step-by-Step)

Most people have never hired a professional interior designer before. So when the thought runs across their mind, it’s daunting. It’s a little scary. Maybe too scary.

What’s missing is the education piece. Interior design is an investment, so it’s important to know what you’re getting into. You need to understand the process. You need to know what to expect and be able to manage those expectations. When you get clear on these things, you’ll understand the true value that interior designers bring to the table. Read on to learn about Shades of Gray Design Studio’s process and how we work.

5 Things You Need for the Perfect Luxury Bathroom

The bathrooms we see in luxury hotels seem to feel unattainable in our own homes. While not everyone can splurge on a 5-star hotel fantasy, there are many who can. You just have to value it enough and be willing to make the investment required to get your dream bathroom. Are you one of them? You really can achieve it and we’re telling you what we believe are the five items you need in order to get to that luxury level.

(VIDEO) Using Dark Colors

Don’t be afraid of the dark! Most people are already uncertain about choosing colors for their home that go beyond the “neutrals” of beige or white. So you know they appear to be deathly afraid of using dark colors for fear it will feel cave-like. Not so! Using dark colors in your space can be magical! Our video discusses how stepping out of your comfort zone by using moodier colors, can take your next decorating or design project to the next level!

Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Living Room for Spring

The first thing you should do every spring is to clean out your current space. Get rid of anything that does not bring your joy, or anything that you have not used for the last year. The more you have, the more cluttered your home can feel and if your home feels cluttered it’s more likely that your brain will feel cluttered. Healthy home, healthy mind!

5 Tips For Bringing More Nature Into Your Home

Hey y’all! Spring is right around the corner. How did that happen? Here a few tips for bringing nature into your home and reflecting those spring vibes all year long! There is so much hustle and bustle in our world today, and it’s so nice to have that feeling of calm when everything else feels chaotic…

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