Category Archives: Change

8 Reasons to Buy a 1,000-square-foot House – Trulia.com

 

8 Reasons to Buy a 1,000-square-foot House

With a design practice based in New York City, it is not unusual that many of our clients live in less space and look to us to provide design solutions to maximize their size and style.

We are real advocates of small space living. Requiring less time, energy and money, smaller living spaces provide greater lifestyle flexibility.

Recently, I had the opportunity to explore some of the benefits of small space living with Trulia.com. Following is a link to their article 8 Reasons to Buy a 1,000-square-foot House“.

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We hope that you will find some value in this for yourself. As always, if you need assistance, we are here to help – whatever the size of your living space!

 

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How to Make Your Home Feel More Tranquil – WSJ.com

 

 

How to create a tranquil home

The fast pace and emotional demands of the outside world often make it difficult to find tranquility and relaxation in our lives. However, there are many simple opportunities for us to create the atmosphere of a peaceful, soothing sanctuary in the comfort of our own home.

Recently, I had the opportunity, with WSJ.com on their program “Wealth Watch”, to explore some ideas for bringing a calmer aesthetic to our living environments. Following is the link to that podcast episode, “How to Make Your Home Feel More Tranquil“.

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We hope that you will find some value in this for yourself. As always, if you need assistance, we are here to help!

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5 Design Tips for Blending Style and Functionality in Your Pet-friendly Home

AKC Blending Style and Functionality crop

We are so pleased to be featured on the American Kennel Club’s online site WOOFipedia.com as their “go-to design expert”. In the article, 5 Design Tips for Blending Style and Functionality in Your Pet-friendly Home, we were invited to share steps that we can take to protect our furnishings from pet-related issues.

Do you need some solutions for making pet-friendly selections for your home with Fido… or Fluffy?

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Although pets add so much to the quality of our lives, no relationship comes without its issues. If pet-related design dilemmas are getting the best of you, please give us a call… we can help! Contact us at info@higginsdesignstudio.com

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What’s Not Working?

What's Not Working

This time of year, most of us are spending more time inside of our homes. As a result, any concerns that we have with the design or function of our space can seem more pressing. This post investigates possible solutions to some of those ongoing dilemmas.

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A New Perspective

Sapling And Plant in Soil

We are so excited to be launching a blog, as part of our new website! Our purpose is to bring you a brief glimpse of some topical aspects of the interior design world that may prompt some new thoughts and ideas for you.

During the development process, it was fascinating to see how our clients, their lifestyles and the design world have transformed over the last several years. Therefore, it only seems fitting that our first blog post explores the idea of embracing change!

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