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These are notes from inside the studio, what we’re seeing, what we’re learning, and why it matters. The details that define a space, the ideas that stay with you, and the quiet conviction behind every decision we make.

Why I Don’t Start With a Budget

By Mark Dalton

Interior design isn’t about ignoring cost, it’s about understanding when cost belongs in the conversation. Starting with numbers too early changes how decisions get made, often in ways clients don’t intend. This perspective explains why clarity, trust, and judgment matter more at the outset.

Kitchen detail of beverage center with floral arrangement
Kitchen detail of island with a two-faucet sink

Why restraint is the new luxury

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Inside a $10M renovation: what really makes it work.

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Kitchen detail of Kitchenaid mixer with nearby cookbook propped up

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