by Karen Van Nort | Sep 24, 2020 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration
Changing Colors Happy Fall! The colors are changing up here in the Midwest and we are all looking forward to the warm shades of orange, rust, gold and greens. These are not my decorating colors I prefer but I love how they go together and make our homes feel cozy and...
by Karen Van Nort | Aug 21, 2019 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration
Color preferences vary just like people’s personalities. That said, we’ve all seen homes with an explosion of color or rooms that vary so much it makes the transition feel choppy. Below are some tips from the field, offering you a guide to creating nicer...
by Karen Van Nort | Jan 22, 2018 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration
Today gray is trending in all its many hues. Every catalogue and design website shows you homes with various shades of gray partnered with dark blue, coral, aqua and even yellow. Why gray? It’s a perfect neutral and pairs beautifully with lots of other colors and can...
by Raquel Jackson | Aug 24, 2017 | Design Inspiration, Leelanau County, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
Karen Van Nort specializes in managing projects for Homeowners who reside elsewhere and have second homes in Leelanau County. She manages the project from interior design to managing products and contractors from re-design to project completion. This renovated house...
by Raquel Jackson | Aug 9, 2016 | Color Consultation, Design Inspiration, Home Projects & Maintenance, Project Management, Updating & Remodeling
I can’t believe it! Summer is almost over and and soon school will be starting, athletic events and all the tailgate parties and events that spell Fall. Are you thinking ahead to projects around the home that you might be considering? I have some ideas about how...
