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by Aubrey Davis, Interior Designer and Remodeling Expert

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free kitchen & Bath checklist

Planning a home renovation? Go in with a plan so that you don’t miss the opportunity to get the Kitchen/Bathroom that you really want!

My Signature Interior Design Program - Open Enrollment!

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Dec 27, 20231 min read

My Signature Interior Design Program - Open Enrollment!

Unlock the techniques of a professional interior designer to design the home of your dreams and then remodel it without living through a...

Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures - Don't Miss These Tips

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Dec 18, 20232 min read

Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures - Don't Miss These Tips

Choosing plumbing fixtures for your new primary bathroom may seem simple, but there are some key details that you could easily miss! Let...

Preview My Upcoming Book - "Remodel Jump Start"

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Dec 14, 20231 min read

Preview My Upcoming Book - "Remodel Jump Start"

The following is the introduction for my upcoming book - "Remodel Jump Start, Start with a Plan for your Design, Budget, and Team": If...

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Dec 14, 20233 min read

My Kitchen & Bath Trend Report for 2024

Traditional Millwork Traditional details are showing up in every area of interior design, but most noticeably in millwork. Many use...

Our biggest MONEY SAVING remodel secret!

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Dec 13, 20232 min read

Our biggest MONEY SAVING remodel secret!

Are you ready for it!? Here is my biggest money-saving secret! (and I am not getting a commission to tell you this) You may know that...

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Nov 29, 20231 min read

Interior Design in Five Steps

Here is a clip from my Live Material Board Workshop. In it I introduce the five step process I use to make selections on my interior...

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Nov 15, 20232 min read

*New* My Start Here Guide!

Thinking of remodeling, but wondering where to start? I got you! I just added this new diagram to my Kitchen & Bathroom Checklist. Grab...

Remodeling? Wondering what an Interior Designer should provide?

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Oct 26, 20232 min read

Remodeling? Wondering what an Interior Designer should provide?

I recently finished a book called "Remodel Jump Start" and I wanted to give you this sneak peak. Here is my summary of what an Interior...

Resources to help you design and build your dream home without living through a nightmare!

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Oct 17, 20232 min read

Resources to help you design and build your dream home without living through a nightmare!

Hey there, I know that content is scattered all over the internet these days. When you find someone on social media, it can be hard to...

I May Regret This... I'm Sharing All My Favorite Remodeling Resources!

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Oct 9, 20231 min read

I May Regret This... I'm Sharing All My Favorite Remodeling Resources!

^^^ My favorite photo of the summer - Our son Noble running through the Seattle Center Fountain. A Warm Hello and Happy Fall, After an...

Remodeling? Wondering What an Architect Should Provide?

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Jul 19, 20232 min read

Remodeling? Wondering What an Architect Should Provide?

I am currently working on a book called "Remodel Jump Start" and I wanted to give you this sneak peak. Here is my summary of what an...

Upgrades You Don't Want to Forget About When Remodeling

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Jul 19, 20233 min read

Upgrades You Don't Want to Forget About When Remodeling

I recently created a new workbook called "Remodel Jump Start" and as a bonus I added a list of upgrades that we have learned to add to...

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Jul 19, 20232 min read

Common Remodeling Snowballs

So, you have probably heard that a remodel project can often "snowball", meaning that the scope of work grows as you get into...

My Top 10 Tips for Finding a Good Contractor!

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Sep 14, 20225 min read

My Top 10 Tips for Finding a Good Contractor!

This is the most common question I get asked... so let's dive into what I know about finding contractors. I will start by defining some...

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Aug 3, 20221 min read

Log Cabin Renovation - Sneak Peak!

Hey friends! I am having so much fun pulling finishes and furniture together for our latest project. This is a little sneak peak into...

I made you something! A hub of all my favorite resources!

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Jan 8, 20221 min read

I made you something! A hub of all my favorite resources!

Need help choosing tile, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, flooring, hardware, paint, doors, shower glass? There are so many choices to...

How to Install Peel and Stick Wallpaper (in 2 minutes)

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Nov 7, 20211 min read

How to Install Peel and Stick Wallpaper (in 2 minutes)

Have you been wondering about this peel and stick wallpaper trend? How easy is it really to install? ... Let me show you!

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May 21, 20211 min read

Progress Update - Whole House Remodel

This has been a fun one! I am normally more of a midcentury modern purist, but on this one I am leaning into a transitional/art deco...

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May 21, 20211 min read

THIS IS BIG! PS I LOVE YOU IS SOLD!

Soooo... Our current house (which I call PS I Love You) was not actually technically for sale, but we accidentally kinda showed it to...

Pssst... we might have a new project in the works and this might be the material board...

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Nov 17, 20201 min read

Pssst... we might have a new project in the works and this might be the material board...

When I'm working on a remodel it really helps me to put all my images together in one place. I start by collecting ideas on a Pinterest...