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The latest trends are something many of us tend to strive for. We want to be 'in' and current. Whether it's the latest trend in fashion or technology, we want to incorporate the latest and greatest into our lives.

If you are looking to renovate a kitchen or bath or are building from the ground up, one of the many decisions you have to make is selecting the type of countertop material to use.

We talk a lot about designing the interior of your home. But we cannoot overlook the exterior - spending time on the exterior finishes and elements are a crucial part of making the overall design vision of your home come together.

The South Carolina Lowcountry is one of our favorite places. This part of the country, which encompasses seaside communities like Edisto Beach, Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach and Kiawah Island, offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

If you are in the market for a custom piece of furniture or looking to re-upholster an existing piece, you have a wide variety of styles and patterns of fabrics to choose from.  Frankly, the possibilities seem endless. Choosing the right fabrics will affect the overall design of a space and often the durability of your furniture so it's important to select the appropriate fabric for your specific needs. 

Rugs are an important part of a space. They help bring a whole room together and can add the color, texture or layer that a space needs. If you've never gone on a search for the perfect rug, you may not realize the challenges that come along with it. There are several factors to consider, including size, color, material, and pattern to name a few.

Are you experiencing overwhelming anxiety about where to start when it comes to furnishing and decorating your home? Does the mere thought of picking out fabric and paint leave you feeling dizzy and nervous? Maybe you enjoy making selections but get overwhelmed with trying to figure out how to make it all work together.

Have you ever walked into a tile store? It can be a staggering experience. Between the various materials, colors, sizes, and styles to choose from, it can leave your head spinning. If you've never selected tile before, it's hard to know how to distinguish tile materials that will work in certain spaces throughout your home and it's harder still to know how to narrow down your search.

Believe it or not, sustainable design can be both environmentally friendly and beautiful. From using Energy Star appliances, natural materials, or eco-friendly paints, there are numerous sustainable design practices you can put in place when it comes to your home.

Eco-friendly can at times have a negative connotation when it comes to interior design. It's assumed that by using sustainable design options, you have to sacrifice style and beauty. But that's not the case at all.

Just take a look at this sustainably designed mountain home as proof that being environmentally friendly can be beautiful.

If you are interested in building a custom home or renovating your existing home, you may be wondering what that process will look like. You aren't sure what the first steps are and what will happen along the way. 

Once you have your design team in place, they will help guide you. But, to curb any anxieties, we've broken down the entire design process in six steps to give you a better understanding of what to expect when designing your dream home.