Choices, Choices

Thought I would share a little behind the scenes process of a kitchen that will soon be photographed.  In choosing finish materials, I usually present clients with two options based on their desired style, functional goals, etc. These concept boards, combined with...

DESIGNING TO SELL

Real estate upgrades in preparation for listing are a delicate balance between maximizing improvement value and appealing to target buyers, without spending more than you hope to recover in the sale. We recently completed a renovation of this investment property...

THANKS HOUZZ

To our unsolicited surprise, ACI was awarded a “Best of Houzz” award for 2016 in the design category.  Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 35 million monthly users on Houzz. This kitchen photo, one of our very first design projects, had...

FELTED

It’s the time of year when felt comes out in big colorful ways.  Here are two companies transcending the craft table- taking their felt designs to the next level.  Warm and Bright. Danskina Rugs and Wallcoverings  www.danskina.com Eno Rug Cork and Felt Rug Detail...

AUTUMN UPGRADES

September is the new January!  We’re back inside, back to school, and could all use a little help when it comes to creating great spaces for the “little helpers” in our lives. What makes a space great for kids? Natural light… room to move… a canvas for creativity… Let...