Free Advice Friday

Millennials Don’t Care About Furniture Quality… or Do They?

About once a week, I’m told that Millennials don’t give a crap about how their furniture is made. They buy particle board, mass-produced,…


Free Advice Friday: Mini Master Bedroom Makeover

Okay, really long time, no blog and even longer for a FAF post.  I got an email from a man whose wife is in the hospital and he wanted to…


Free Advice Friday Fabric Question

Recently a reader sent me an inquiry about a fabric application. In a past blog post,  I had used the fabric in…


Free Advice Friday Bathroom Trim Dilemma

A reader's inquiry: This reader has painted the trim and doors in her house ivory.  She likes it everywhere but the bathroom due to the…


My Shelter Pop Interview on Providing Free Design Advice

 Recently, I was interviewed by, Shelterpop which is AOL living.  You can read the article here.  The topic was providing free…


Free Advice Friday: Space Plan Challenge

A reader asks for a space plan solution for this family room in their new house.        You can see why this narrow…


Free Advice Friday-kitchen counter tops

A reader writes: Hi, Re-doing kitchen to include new cabinets, gunstock oak flooring, stainless appliances. What color countertop do you recommend?…


Free Advice Friday... Fabrics in Red, Gold, and Green

A reader comments:   Hi Kristin, Wondering if you have any favorite fabrics that would look good with yellow golds, greens and reds. I need…


Free Advice Friday...Bedside Sconce Placement

A reader writes: Hi Kristin, I love your blog and look forward to each new post. You are always full of wonderful information. I just bought some…


Free Advice Friday...How to Pick Good Upholstery

 I so often get asked why one sofa is $995 and another $3500.  Well there is a reason.  Fortunately, I will be able to…


Free Advice Friday window valances

Stephanie, over at A Fine House recently blogged about finally obtaining some new fabric for some window valances.  Here is her story.……


Free Advice Updating Chests and Chairs

These days I have a hard time keeping up with all the blogs I enjoy reading.  I really like it when other designers have enough…


Free Advice Friday - Arranging Artwork and Pictures

I had a reader email with a question on how to arrange her artwork and pictures.  She had recently moved (can totally relate)…


Free Advice - Difficult Drapery

This reader wrote: Pictures for you! Hi! We emailed last week. Thank you so much for agreeing to help me with my…


Free Advice Friday-TV in the Master Yes or No?

The timing of this question is ironic.  This reader writes: I'd  like to know what your thoughts are on having a TV in the…


Free Advice Friday: Tutorial on Book Shelf Organization

I hesitate to even answer this question.   Several people have asked about accessorizing/organizing book shelves.  The reason…


Free Advice Follow Up

A few weeks ago a reader had submitted the following for free advice: This Mom sent in this picture of her sons' bedroom.  They are ready…


Free Advice... Living Room Space Plan

Question: This reader has a 18 x 18 ft living room with a fireplace in the center of the back wall. She is  interested in doing matching sofas…


Free Advice... Window Valances

A reader writes: Kristin, I have a small window in my powder bath ( 30" W X 40 " T)  that I would like to put a window treatment…


It's been a long week.... and fun Free Advice

Yesterday, I spent the day with my fabulous photographer, Bob Narod http://www.narodphoto.com/.  We were shooting a project I just finished in…


Free Advice Friday...when Drapes are too short

A reader wrote: I like to hang drapes about 4" below ceiling and hang a valance from a combination rod. My problem though is I have 2…


Free Advice Baby to Big Boy Room

This Mom sent in this picture of her sons' bedroom.  They are ready to change the baby room to a big boy room.  The two boys have…


Free Advice Friday

I often get asked where to hang drapes and how long should they be.  Personally, I like drapes to be hung as high as possible.  They…


Free Advice Friday

This reader recently purchased this chandelier for their 12 ft tall entryway.  They want to know how high to hang it.  I get asked this…


Free Advice Friday

This reader sent in this picture of her front room.  She has no idea what to do with it.  She already has a family room, office, and…