I often get asked for local recommendations , so today I’m spilling the beans on some of my favorite vendors, showrooms, and builders I love in the Grand Rapids design community!

Thinking of hiring an interior designer in the near future? Or is it an interior decorator you need? Knowing the difference could save you a whole lot of money - whether it’s through lower hourly rates for a decorator, or the costly mistakes you will likely avoid by hiring an educated interior designer who’s qualified for your job. Make sure to hire the right person for your project!

What does it look like to take a new home from a blank canvas to a completed, one-of-a-kind design? See how this space evolved and the unique design process Fuchsia Design uses to design a home from beginning to end.

The truth is, tile can get REALLY expensive, but with a little (or a lot) of creativity, you can create endless patterns and designs with simple tile that won’t break the bank. So, to get you inspired, I’m sharing my 10 favorite tile patterns!

HGTV is far from reality tv, and it’s ruining homeowners’ expectations for home renovations. Learn how to set realistic expectations for your home projects despite what you’ve seen on tv!

More than ever, it can be overwhelming heading to the store to buy a simple thing like lightbulbs. You’re having to decipher terms like CFL, LED, Kelvin, Lumens, Wattage, and beyond! So what does it all mean and how do you pick the right kind of lighting for your home? Today I’m covering Light Bulb Basics 101 to help you buy with confidence!

I’ve designed my fair share of new construction homes, and each home has opened my eyes to another ‘must have’ detail. This isn’t a blog post about the latest, most expensive materials or must-have design trends. These are my top 20 small, practical things that can make your home function better for you in the long run.

Wow. I can’t believe it. 5 years ago today I founded Fuchsia Design. That’s 1825 days. Or 43,800 hours. Or 2,628,000 minutes in case you were wondering!

During this time, I’ve learned some valuable business lessons, so today I’m opening up and talking about what’ I’ve learned along the way with 5 Lessons in 5 Years - Top Business Lessons from a Creative Entrepreneur.

It’s been nearly a decade since gray took over as the most popular accent color in design meaning I’ve used A LOT of gray in my career. Today, I’m sharing my top 5 go-to grays that are fail proof and look great anywhere!

Think your laundry room is bad? THINK AGAIN! For five years, we lived with the world’s ugliest laundry room, and this past January I said ENOUGH! We fully gutted and finished the space, and now it’s a magical laundry room space where all dreams come true. If you like before and after’s, ready, set, GO check it out!

As a business owner, goal setting is so important. Today, I’m sharing the 5 steps I use each year that took me from working from my small home office to growing my team, designing $10m homes, tripling my revenue, and finding personal fulfillment in my business.

Last week, I shared my Top 10 Unique Ceiling Designs, and I got a lot of questions regarding how to build them, so I thought I would do a follow-up post with all the details you need to build your own!

Would you believe that a well-designed ceiling can make your home feel custom, high-end, and unique? There’s endless possibilities when it comes to designing the ‘most forgotten surface in a room’, but here’s 10 of my favorite ways to design ceilings!