Dive into Décor: Creating the Perfect Poolside Retreat
I’m no stranger to a home makeove. But when I stepped out of my car at the site of our latest project in Joshua Tree, I realized this one would be different. I was there to create a poolside retreat for a vacation home, but as there was no pool yet, we would be starting from scratch. I pride myself on my ability to change outdated spaces for the better, giving rooms new life through renovation and decoration. But as I walked around the property, surrounded by miles of desert and sweeping views of Joshua Tree National Park, a question...
If You Can't Stand the Heat... Stay in the Kitchen and Finish That Renovation!
I won't sugarcoat it: embarking on a kitchen overhaul can be pretty scary. This is the part of the house where we spend most of our time—cooking, entertaining guests, making coffee in the morning...I knew I couldn’t get this makeover wrong. Especially since this particular kitchen wasn’t even mine. I took this project on for a client I didn’t want to disappoint, so the pressure was on to deliver something beautiful and on a budget—that could also survive a lot of traffic, because this home would be used as a rental property. You know what they say: If you can’t stand...
Eek to Chic Laundry Room Makeover
Eek to Chic Laundry Room Makeover
Overwhelmed by your laundry room? Don’t panic! Follow this step-by-step guide to an eco-friendly makeover on a budget.
How a Mini Makeover Can Have a Big Impact on Your Home, Rental or Vacation Property
It’s makeover time! Hustle & Blush recently did a makeover for a gorgeous cabin in Big Bear, and we’re excited to share our tips and tricks with you. The short version is this: a mini-makeover can have a big impact on your property (and your Return On Investment. Our updates to this particular property increased the rental income by over three times!) The home featured in this post happened to be a vacation rental, but the following tends to be true for our permanent homes, as well. Less is more. Start by clearing out everything that doesn’t belong in your...
Creating the Perfect Home Office (No Actual Office Required!)
Remember last March, when we all thought we’d be working from home for two weeks? Welp, here we are a year later. Looks like Working From Home (or WFH, for those in the know) is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. So, why not make the best of it by designing the home office of your dreams? But how do you decorate a home office (or a home office space, if your office is your laptop on your couch) that makes you feel happy, productive and professional? First, let’s talk about where you do your most inspired...