New house construction is a wonderful (and overwhelming) experience. On one hand, the options seem almost endless! You can make anything happen! On the other... time and budget limitations are a tough reality. I have found that thinking very intentionally about how a space needs to ... READ the POST
40 Things To Think About When Planning A Walk In Closet: A Detailed Guide To All Things Closet Design
Photos By Christa Tippmann I distinctly recall standing bundled up in the dead of winter inside the shell of our master closet during our build. Ahh...January in Colorado. But I digress. I was determined to make THE BEST USE of our master closet space. Armed with a roll of blue tape, my ... READ the POST
10 Great Built-In Bathroom Storage Ideas To Consider When Building A Luxury Home
Building a home? Today's post is bursting with built-in bathroom storage ideas for your new build, remodel, or DIY projects. Before we get into the specifics, though, I want to take a minute to discuss something. I believe bathrooms, especially primary bathrooms, are one of the most ... READ the POST
5 Annoying Mistakes To Avoid When Designing Your Home Office
All Photos By Christa Tippmann Have you found yourself dreaming more and more of designing your home office lately? Maybe you get lost in fantasies of walking to "the office" in your slippers while you're stuck in traffic on your morning commute (again). Or maybe you currently spend ... READ the POST
A Step-By-Step Guide To Planning An Organized Kitchen
I have observed an interesting phenomenon over the years. Wherever an item is placed in a kitchen on move-in day is the place where it tends to stay. As a home organizer (and someone who thinks about efficiency a lot), I have witnessed this in the homes of my friends, family, and ... READ the POST
My Exact System for How To Stay Organized While Building A House
How To Stay Organized While Building A House In 5 Steps You just made a big, exciting decision. You decided to build a house. First of all, congrats! (Cue the confetti, because this is seriously exciting!) Second… can I give you a little advice? I’ve been where you ... READ the POST
White Paint Colors For Walls: 9 Designer Favorites
Have you ever found yourself standing at a paint store staring into an endless sea of color swatches and trying to find white paint colors for your walls? Feelings of overwhelm, self-doubt and indecision are enough to make you want to throw in the towel before you even begin. I have found that ... READ the POST
Building A Custom Home: 5 Pros You’ll Want on Your Team
WHO TO INCLUDE ON YOUR CUSTOM HOME BUILDING DREAM TEAM Listen On Spotify Multitaskers, unite! Building a custom home can be an extremely rewarding, satisfying experience. Or... it can be stressful. Your level of enjoyment will be directly linked to the quality of help you have ... READ the POST
Planning An Organized Laundry Room
When we built our custom home, planning and organized laundry room was top priority. Today I'll walk you through all the details I considered when planning our mudroom/laundry room. An organized laundry room When we were choosing a floorpan, having an combination laundry room / ... READ the POST
Visioning: The First Step in the Process Of Building A House
This is the first post in my custom home building series. I hope these resources help you as you enjoy the adventure of building a house! You’re considering diving into the process of building a house. It all starts with a dream. An idea. A vision inside your heart and ... READ the POST