Design Journal

Lessons in Honoring the Character of Home

Practical Considerations for Using Wallpaper in a Bathroom

Wallpaper is a beautiful way to add personality to a space, but bathrooms present unique conditions that influence how and where to use it. So, what should you know before incorporating wallpaper into your bathroom design? Bathroom Moisture and Ventilation...

Notes on Home

Pittsburgh interior design studio founder Kayla Contreras standing in front of a material board.

Q+A with Kayla: The Founder Behind the Interior Design Studio

Closeup view of an interior designer reviewing residential design inspiration images, architectural details, and material references laid out on a table.

The Value of Hiring an Interior Designer Early in Your Project

Pantry cabinetry elevation showing concealed storage, upper overflow cabinets, snack drawers, deep pull-out storage, and an appliance counter.

How to Plan a Pantry That Supports Your Kitchen

Unlacquered brass faucet and hardware adding a living finish to a richly colored kitchen by Heidi Callier Design.

Why We Believe Natural Materials Get Better with Age

Crestview Renovation bathroom featuring classic white subway tile, a soapstone shower niche, and a floral-patterned shower curtain.

Before & After: The Crestview Renovation

Illustrated dining table size guide showing common round, square, and rectangular table dimensions with corresponding seating arrangements and capacities.

Dining Table Sizes: Our Guide to Finding the Right Fit

Small laundry room design elevation featuring a stacked washer and dryer, overhead cabinetry, drying rod, folding counter, and two pull-out laundry carts.

Improving the Function of a Small Laundry Room

Traditional kitchen featuring a white range hood, marble backsplash, brass pot filler, and a professional stainless steel range.

What to Expect During the Full-Service Interior Design Process

Custom entertainment center built-ins elevation showing a central television opening, flanking open shelves, tongue-and-groove paneling, crown molding, and lower storage cabinets.

Breathing New Life into Entertainment Center Built-Ins

Custom window bench seating with rich terracotta velvet upholstery and grasscloth wallpaper.

Before & After: The Lafayette Remodel

Open-concept kitchen design floor plan comparison showing the existing layout and proposed improvements to pantry storage, island functionality, dining space, and natural light.

Rethinking the Details of an Open Concept Kitchen

Making the New Look Old and the Old Look New

We welcome inquiries for full-service projects of all sizes. If you are considering an update to a new or existing home, we would love to explore how we can support you.