There are designers who say, ‘Oh! I see wallpaper and blue carpet.’ I usually start by knocking down walls. ‘You thought you just needed some new drapes? Well, guess what: That wall’s gotta go.’ Candice Olson Read Quote
Things have changed a lot since the earth was cooling and I was a teenage girl, but the basics of teenage bedrooms have remained the same. Every girl wants a place that they are proud to call their own and where they can express their own individuality. Candice Olson Read Quote
Sometimes living in a room that’s badly designed isn’t the worst thing in the world. Trust me – this is a fact! Living in a room that has no design whatsoever is even worse. I’ve learned this from my many clients over the years that have moved into new houses and just can’t figure out where to begin. Candice Olson Read Quote
One of the most common reasons people renovate their homes is a change in their lifestyle – an upcoming wedding, a new baby, or grown children moving away. Candice Olson Read Quote
It’s great to design a beautiful, modern, sleek home like you’d see in a magazine. But if it doesn’t suit your lifestyle, it’s really wasted. Candice Olson Read Quote
We don’t have one of those houses where there’s a rope that separates the kids’ area from the adult area. There’s a happy medium. It’s all about fabric choices, accessories. Candice Olson Read Quote
A common mistake people make regarding dining rooms is to buy a matching set of table and chairs, which can be monotonous. I like to mix guest chairs in one style and head chairs in another for a more interesting, dynamic look. Candice Olson Read Quote
Today’s kitchen is all about a well-planned space that makes cooking a completely interactive experience among family and friends. Candice Olson Read Quote
