I consult with clients every year who are trying to answer the question: do I completely remodel my kitchen or refresh my kitchen without remodeling? It’s a very common dilemma especially when budget and home value are primary considerations. First, what is the difference between remodeling a kitchen and refreshing
My first foray into interior design was as an assistant in the kitchen and bath department at the Great Indoors in Chandler, Arizona. I worked weekday evenings, and it could be quite slow. The Great Indoors was ahead of its time, and it had a Starbucks right inside and right
Every week, I receive emails and comments from people who need help picking paint colors to work with their honey oak trim and cabinetry. A few years ago, I wrote a post on how to go about choosing paint colors for honey oak trim, but I didn’t provide any specific
I designed my very first kitchen back in 2006. We were living in the Woodlea Historic District of Central Phoenix, and I got this gut feeling that it was time to cash out of the market. But, first, we needed to do something about our disaster of a galley kitchen.
Every week, I receive emails and comments from people who need help picking paint colors to work with their honey oak trim and cabinetry. A few years ago, I wrote a post on how to go about choosing paint colors for honey oak trim, but I didn’t provide any specific
Jillian Lare is a Des Moines based interior designer. She blogs about her current projects, interior design tips and tricks, and her life in Iowa with her young son, husband, and lovable Labrador.
The Best Light Gray Paint Colors for Walls
This post was originally published in March 2015. It was updated in February 2020 to reflect my new favorite light gray paint colors for a
Five Simple Ways to Make IKEA Cabinets Look Expensive
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of IKEA kitchen cabinets. I’ve used them in three of my own houses and specified them
Historic Fells Point Row House IKEA Kitchen Remodel
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Jillian Lare is a Des Moines, Iowa, Interior Designer who specializes in kitchen and bathroom design as well as new construction homes. She serves the Des Moines Metro including South of Grand, Beaverdale, Windsor Heights, Clive, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee, Grimes, Norwalk, and Cumming. Jillian has also designed projects from coast to coast and works with clients across the country.
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