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Move over Man Caves, the She Shed is here to stay. Add value to your existing home by creating a gorgeous indoor/outdoor space on a budget. These tips below will help you update an existing backyard shed or convert a pre-fab shed into a sanctuary from your busy life. The first step in designing yourRead more

Getting out of a rut means making a hard turn, whether it’s on the road, in your life, or a room in your house that’s driving you crazy. For inspiration, I’ve drawn upon the model created by Dr. John Kotter, a Harvard Professor who studied driving change in businesses, and I’m applying that to gettingRead more

Stephanie Kennedy spent most of her life in California, but ended up settling down in Puget Sound. After her move to the Seattle area, Stephanie began her career in the healthcare insurance industry at Group Health Cooperative/Kaiser Permanente. Over the past two decades, her roles in the healthcare industry have allowed Stephanie to hone herRead more

For those of you who admire the maximalist aesthetic but have a fear of creating a hot mess when you try it in your own space, read on. We’ve compiled a beginner’s guide to maximalism to help you test the water without drowning. True maximalism is overdone but elegant. It is a selection of traditionalRead more

Santa Barbara was full of creative energy, with many beautiful homes Alyssandra Smith drew inspiration from. Being so close to Los Angeles, she also had the opportunity to meet some incredible designers, which solidified her desire to become one herself. Born in from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alyssandra moved west to attend college in Santa BarbaraRead more

Laura Bowman was born and raised in Seattle, WA surrounded by a loving and supportive family. Growing up she was always encouraged to follow her heart, which recently led her to Heritage School of Interior Design | Seattle! Prior to moving back to Seattle, Laura spent 10 years living in California where she had theRead more

Heritage graduate, Olga Abbott, overcame many obstacles on her way to becoming an interior designer and the person that she is today. She recently shared her story, which inspired us and will inspire you too! Read on for her full story. Childhood in Siberia I was born in Siberia in the small town of AnzheroRead more

Throughout his professional career, J.D. has owned several design businesses, with a long-term dream of someday owning a showroom. When he met the Bauformat team, he knew it was the model and product that he had been waiting for. The Bauformat product speaks for itself; gorgeous, modern design. J.D. discovered Bauformat at the Interior Design Show (IDS) in Vancouver,Read more

Many designers find out early on in their life that they want nothing more than to design and decorate homes, but how each designer comes to that realization is unique. Stephanie Plymale spent much of her childhood moving from place to place, without somewhere she could really call home. During a time when her family wasRead more

I was born in Maryland and grew up in a town called Takoma Park.  It was an amazing place to grow up and to this day I feel lucky to have spent my childhood there.  Looking back, I know that the homes there – which ranged from grand Victorian houses in the historic district toRead more