Design Blog

A blog by Mary Hawley, designer/realtor
“Thinking about design is hard, but not thinking about it can be disastrous.” ― Ralph Caplan
Though many people consider wood or the “wood look” to be the only option for flooring, wood may not be the […]

A blog by Mary Hawley, designer/realtor
“Design is not just what it looks like, design is how it works.” ― Steve Job
Probably the most significant component in a home’s design strategy is the flooring. It is […]

A blog by Mary Hawley, designer/realtor
“Good design is not dependent upon a price tag.” ― Mary Hawley
So, maybe you are remodeling a rental property. You want your tenants to truly enjoy […]

A blog by Mary Hawley, designer/realtor
“Buy the best and you’ll only cry once.” ― Miles Redd
Now, not necessarily the best but definitely the most expensive, here are […]

A blog by Mary Hawley, designer/realtor
“The details are not the details. They make the design.” ― Charles Eames
Maybe the most impactful improvement you can make in your home is […]

A blog by Mary Hawley, designer/realtor
“A good first impression can work wonders.” ― J. K. Rowling
Have you ever walked past a house and the impression was so positive that you wished you could walk inside? […]

A blog by Mary Hawley, designer/realtor
“A room is like a stage. If you see it without lighting, it can be the coldest place in the world.” ― Paul Lynde
Lighting is so important to beautiful interiors that today people hire […]

A blog by Mary Hawley, designer/realtor
“Colour is, on the evidence of language alone, very bound up with the feelings.” ― Joanna Field
Many things contribute to the overall look and feel of a room but none more so than […]

A blog by Mary Hawley, designer/realtor
“We must consult our means rather than our wishes.” ― George Washington
Hard words to hear sometimes, but sticking to the budget will bring you to a satisfying result. Step one is […]