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What is decision fatigue and how can our design calls alleviate it?

 

Making your home a haven for your family is no simple task. While you’re running kids to baseball practice, working your fingers to the bone on that big project at work, grabbing the groceries and making sure everyone has clean socks for school, your home and its design can fall to the bottom of the priority list. It’s understandable. Who has time to pick out new bedding, much less pull together a design scheme to make that family room the perfect mix of functionality and style? The decision fatigue we experience can keep us from pulling the trigger on design choices and purchases. There are just too many options and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But maximizing your home’s potential and creating relaxing spaces for your family to come home to is important. Instead of becoming another stressor, home can be a place you never want to leave. But, making your house a home takes time. Scheduling a virtual design call with me can help you take the guesswork out of designing a room that’s optimized for your family’s enjoyment. You’ll leave our FaceTime call armed with a plan and a list of sources. With different virtual design call options to choose from, you can tackle everything from styling and the final touches to hard finishes like plumbing fixtures and carpentry. Take a look at some of our past projects below to see how we helped homeowners take under-used spaces and make them into rooms that their families couldn’t wait to come home to.

This 1895 stunner of a home had a front room that was used as a catch all until we came along and helped create a stylish and often-used office space.

This 1895 stunner of a home had a front room that was used as a catch all until we came along and helped create a stylish and often-used office space.

Great bones and gorgeous architectural details made this home a really fun one to transform. That fireplace though!

Great bones and gorgeous architectural details made this home a really fun one to transform. That fireplace though!

The homeowners wanted an office space where they could shut out the nerf battles and get down to business.

The homeowners wanted an office space where they could shut out the nerf battles and get down to business.

Built-in bookcases were added to flank the fireplace.

Built-in bookcases were added to flank the fireplace.

New custom made doors were added but might take a double take to realize they weren’t here all along.

New custom made doors were added but might take a double take to realize they weren’t here all along.

With the floors refinished, a new rug and furniture…along with styled bookcases, this space was finally becoming a cohesive and relaxing place to unwind.

With the floors refinished, a new rug and furniture…along with styled bookcases, this space was finally becoming a cohesive and relaxing place to unwind.

Always one to try different options, we moved this desk and desk chair in for an alternate look. Those built-in bookshelves and storage against the back wall added style and function.

Always one to try different options, we moved this desk and desk chair in for an alternate look. Those built-in bookshelves and storage against the back wall added style and function.

This room was used to store odds and ends, but we turned it into a room that could be used daily as an office and sanctuary for this busy family. The area rug and greenery gave this room a softness and texture that made it inviting.

This room was used to store odds and ends, but we turned it into a room that could be used daily as an office and sanctuary for this busy family. The area rug and greenery gave this room a softness and texture that made it inviting.

A mantle is a perfect canvas for changing up the look according to the season. This was the Christmas mantle the year this room was completed. This old world fireplace was a focal point for the room and gave us a perfect spot to style and update.

A mantle is a perfect canvas for changing up the look according to the season. This was the Christmas mantle the year this room was completed. This old world fireplace was a focal point for the room and gave us a perfect spot to style and update.

Absolutely fantastic experience!  Jessica has an amazing gift in which she can quickly assess your home's style and needs and offer spot-on suggestions. She was so quick to send a plan of action with different options and varying budgets. She is a pure joy, and I am so thankful to have found her!  Highly recommend! 

—Tracy P.

This family room was well-used and well-loved…but needed a fresh update.

This family room was well-used and well-loved…but needed a fresh update.

Family-Friendly was the key here, but we wanted to bring in some clean and modern style the this hub of the home.

Family-Friendly was the key here, but we wanted to bring in some clean and modern style the this hub of the home.

We were so excited that the homeowner wanted to go in a really new direction with the design scheme. Light and bright would transform this space.

We were so excited that the homeowner wanted to go in a really new direction with the design scheme. Light and bright would transform this space.

The cozy factor is important. We planned to keep that in mind with the new design and asked questions of the homeowners like “how would you like to feel when you’re in this room?”, “what do you do while in this room? how do you use it?” and “what’s important for us to know about this room?”.

The cozy factor is important. We planned to keep that in mind with the new design and asked questions of the homeowners like “how would you like to feel when you’re in this room?”, “what do you do while in this room? how do you use it?” and “what’s important for us to know about this room?”.

Being near the front door, this room was key in setting the right mood when getting home from a long day.

Being near the front door, this room was key in setting the right mood when getting home from a long day.

New and improved! We went with a clean color palette and modern furniture and decor.

New and improved! We went with a clean color palette and modern furniture and decor.

Now it was a place where the whole family could gather, relax and hang out. The light and bright design scheme with fresh, white paint gave this room a whole new mood.

Now it was a place where the whole family could gather, relax and hang out. The light and bright design scheme with fresh, white paint gave this room a whole new mood.

Tom built this art ledge—it one of our favorite additions to the room. Add in some brass, leather and texture galore and we’re in heaven.

Tom built this art ledge—it one of our favorite additions to the room. Add in some brass, leather and texture galore and we’re in heaven.

Bringing the outside in with plants is one of our go-to ways to give a room a fresh look and feel.

Bringing the outside in with plants is one of our go-to ways to give a room a fresh look and feel.

This new cabinet is in a perfect spot to hide things like blankets, remotes and few small toys.

This new cabinet is in a perfect spot to hide things like blankets, remotes and few small toys.

I wanted a space that inspired our boys to dream, create and read. Their small room was a hot mess and they never wanted to be in it. I worked with @2540loveandco and her usual awesome self helped bring that vision to life. I had my heart set on some dreamy built in bunks but knowing I was on a major budget, she talked me off the ledge and I love her for it.

—Megan W.

‘Before’ exterior of a cutie little bungalow we had a hand in transforming.

‘Before’ exterior of a cutie little bungalow we had a hand in transforming.

And, the ‘After’—a fresh and clean painted brick exterior. This is also something we can discuss on our virtual design calls , in addition to interior projects.

And, the ‘After’—a fresh and clean painted brick exterior. This is also something we can discuss on our virtual design calls , in addition to interior projects.

This house had seen better days, but we were determined to bring it into the 21st century. This was the living room ‘Before’.

This house had seen better days, but we were determined to bring it into the 21st century. This was the living room ‘Before’.

Living room ‘After’. Clean, bright, and modern. With plenty of character and texture thrown in for good measure. The area rug, pillows and curtains softened this space and created a welcoming place to sit and visit. Photo: Emily Rose Photo

Living room ‘After’. Clean, bright, and modern. With plenty of character and texture thrown in for good measure. The area rug, pillows and curtains softened this space and created a welcoming place to sit and visit. Photo: Emily Rose Photo

This was the dining area ‘Before’. I had the perfect table in mind and couldn’t wait to use it here.

This was the dining area ‘Before’. I had the perfect table in mind and couldn’t wait to use it here.

A slightly different angle, but this is dining area ‘After’. Peep those gorgeous hardwood floors (thanks, Tom!). The table and chairs brought in elements of metal, wood and leather helping to bring this house up-to-date. Photo: Emily Rose Photo

A slightly different angle, but this is dining area ‘After’. Peep those gorgeous hardwood floors (thanks, Tom!). The table and chairs brought in elements of metal, wood and leather helping to bring this house up-to-date. Photo: Emily Rose Photo

Here’s the front door before we rearranged the layout a little. Ok , maybe not a little…we might have taken down a wall or two.

Here’s the front door before we rearranged the layout a little. Ok , maybe not a little…we might have taken down a wall or two.

This is the front door and staircase that gave this space a completely different feel. So bright and open and airy with clean, white furnishings and light hardwood floors. Photo: Emily Rose Photo

This is the front door and staircase that gave this space a completely different feel. So bright and open and airy with clean, white furnishings and light hardwood floors. Photo: Emily Rose Photo

As you can see, this kitchen was in major disrepair. We laid new hardwood floors here and changed out the cabinets, appliances, well….just about everything.

As you can see, this kitchen was in major disrepair. We laid new hardwood floors here and changed out the cabinets, appliances, well….just about everything.

See what I mean? It doesn’t even look like the same kitchen. The features of this kitchen include light hardwood floors, open shelving, an island with seating, and a modern aesthetic. Photo: Emily Rose Photo

See what I mean? It doesn’t even look like the same kitchen. The features of this kitchen include light hardwood floors, open shelving, an island with seating, and a modern aesthetic. Photo: Emily Rose Photo

Jessica made the overwhelming task of updating our home less intimidating. She offered invaluable advice, opinions, and options with thoughtfulness. She was so kind, detail-oriented, and happy to answer any question I posed. After our initial call, she sent a follow-up email with an overview of our discussion, additional advice, picture inspirations, and answered questions concerning the little details which I didn’t think to ask. She was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future when we tackle interior projects

—Rebecca P.

This was our Matlock kitchen when we bought the house.

This was our Matlock kitchen when we bought the house.

And here it is when we finished our renovation. The bright and clean feel of this kitchen is accentuated by loads of natural light, a beautiful white tile backsplash and marble countertops.

And here it is when we finished our renovation. The bright and clean feel of this kitchen is accentuated by loads of natural light, a beautiful white tile backsplash and marble countertops.

The dining room ‘Before’.

The dining room ‘Before’.

The dining room ‘After’ with a new set of very functional cabinets on the wall (this was our pantry since we didn’t have one in this house). The natural light in this space brought out the beauty of our white oak hardwood floors. This became a favorite spot for the family to spend time together.

The dining room ‘After’ with a new set of very functional cabinets on the wall (this was our pantry since we didn’t have one in this house). The natural light in this space brought out the beauty of our white oak hardwood floors. This became a favorite spot for the family to spend time together.

The living room and stairs in mid-construction.

The living room and stairs in mid-construction.

And the living room and stairs when we were finished with them. Bringing in natural elements like wood (the coffee table, the dough bowl) grounded the space and gave it a timeless feel. The clean and bright walls and furniture created a room where friends and family could gather and enjoy game night or a football game on tv.

And the living room and stairs when we were finished with them. Bringing in natural elements like wood (the coffee table, the dough bowl) grounded the space and gave it a timeless feel. The clean and bright walls and furniture created a room where friends and family could gather and enjoy game night or a football game on tv.

I had visions for this space. It would be a little office area and a wall of bookcases.

I had visions for this space. It would be a little office area and a wall of bookcases.

And the vision came to life. We painted the brick white and added that beautiful mantle to complement the hardwood floors. A rug, accessories and plants completed the space. Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

And the vision came to life. We painted the brick white and added that beautiful mantle to complement the hardwood floors. A rug, accessories and plants completed the space. Photo: Alyssa Rosenheck

A view to the office space from the kitchen.

A view to the office space from the kitchen.

And there’s that wall of built-in bookshelves. It was functional and beautiful—our favorite combo.

And there’s that wall of built-in bookshelves. It was functional and beautiful—our favorite combo.

We had some tricks up our sleeve for the exterior of this house, as well.

We had some tricks up our sleeve for the exterior of this house, as well.

A new porch, front door featuring windows, a fresh white painted brick exterior, lintels, and landscaping completed the look.

A new porch, front door featuring windows, a fresh white painted brick exterior, lintels, and landscaping completed the look.

Jessica was able to help us in a pinch with her virtual services when we were trying to decide on our hardwood flooring for our house. She went above and beyond to help us and was extremely knowledgeable and great to talk to! We are so appreciative of her guidance and the examples she was able to provide. I highly recommend her virtual services! 

—Meghan P.

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