Answers to Your Most Common Decorating Questions 1) What is the biggest design mistake that people make? Lack of planning! So often people rush into a project without a plan. Buying furniture on a whim and then trying to work it into your space often backfires. Determine your style, set a budget and then create […]
ESD Interiors: Anatomy of a Design Consultation
Have you decided to take a step towards your design dreams? Fantastic! We’re thrilled you are considering ESD! However, you might be asking yourself the question, “Now what?” We wanted to take the opportunity to explain our process in a bit more detail. An ESD design consult has three phases: an online questionnaire, a two-hour […]
A Fresh, Coastal Chic Kitchen Renovation
We’re excited to share our latest kitchen renovation, which happens to be in the home of a dear friend and neighbor. We wanted to create an intentional and open floor plan in this older home with the goal of creating a space that felt like it has alway been configured this way, (and was just patiently […]
A Focus on Mid-Century Industrial Design
When the ESD logo and website needed a refresh a few years back, we turned to Patrick McGilvray at Focus 5 Design. His amazing design work really enhanced the ESD brand and took our business to the next level. So when he asked us to design his office space, we were excited to switch creative […]
Mt. Lookout Master Suite Renovation – Before & After
Tired of their dated master suite, our clients were ready for a drastic change. It was time to trade in the dark colors and ornate wallpaper for a lighter, more neutral palatte. They also wanted the layout to be more functional for their needs. Here’s their master suite before: The red, green and gold hues screamed 1999 – except without the […]