I know it can be difficult for parents, but I really do believe that kids need to play the predominant role in the choices that go into their own space. Candice Olson Read Quote
Strip makeup lights just don’t give you a fighting chance no matter how good looking you are. Light sconces that flank the mirror illuminate your entire face evenly. Candice Olson Read Quote
I’ve dealt with a lot of couples over the years, and most cite the battle for closet and bathroom space as one of the most frequent causes of marital discord. Candice Olson Read Quote
There are no more white linen sofas in my house. We have a rule here: Anything below 36 inches has to be brown or black – the color of chocolate or peanut butter! Candice Olson Read Quote
I credit my mom with inspiring in me a love of design, matched by her creative problem-solving abilities. This is a woman who could find an old, discarded piece of furniture, bring it home and turn it into something fabulous. Candice Olson Read Quote
When I’m doing kitchen planning as well as bathroom design, I try to walk through the day with the homeowner. If we’re talking about a kitchen, it will be: So, we are walking in with the groceries. When we are taking them out of the car, where will they go? What is the distance to fridge, to pantry? Candice Olson Read Quote
Look for inspiration in books, magazines, and even other people’s homes – then be brave and take a chance with a room in your home. Candice Olson Read Quote
Ask any teenage girl to describe her perfect bedroom, and you’ll get answers like ‘a room with a private phone line, a place to hang out with friends, and for it to be way-cool and funky.’ Ask parents the same question, and ‘a locked door that opens on their 21st birthday’ might top the list! Candice Olson Read Quote
There are a million studies that say the money you put into a kitchen and bath update you get back. That’s one of those places you can’t go wrong. It can be as simple as updating counters and a backsplash. Candice Olson Read Quote
Now that our kids are getting older, they need their space. We dug out the basement so they will have a place to go crazy in the wintertime. My son is already talking about how he’s going to make a skateboard ramp. It’s just a mosh pit down there, so they can do whatever they want. We’re not even going to finish it. Candice Olson Read Quote
