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The Secret Weapon in Your Home Renovation: “I’ve got a guy”
Learn about Interior Designer Laura Gills and the secret weapon she offers home owners with when delays disrupt custom renovations and new builds.


It’s Never Just a Kitchen: A Home Design Specialist’s Perspective
Learn the advantages of relying on a home design specialist to weigh in on your kitchen. Laura Gills shares helpful details and insights.


The Recipe vs. The Reality: Creative Engineering in Custom Home Design
Learn about creative engineering with custom home design. Laura Gills shares helpful details and insights on high-tech trades and millwork.


Designing the Bones of the Lake County YMCA Dream House
Learn at the interior design plan for the Lake County YMCA Dream House. Laura Gills mapped out how this home would actually live, flow, and function.


A Home Design Specialist and the Sweet Spot: Where Architecture, Interiors, and Construction Meet
Learn about the value of a Home Design Specialist. It’s the exact sweet spot where architecture, interior design, and construction meet. Get the details.


5 Reasons Why a Home Design Specialist Should Review Architectural Plans
Learn why your Home Design Specialist should review architectural plans to protect your investment and eliminates the guesswork.


Does Your Dream Bathroom Include a Wet Room?
Bathroom designs are as unique and varied as the homeowners who dream them up. Some are bold and creative, others classic and simple. One concept that has become more popular in the past decade is something called a wet room. A wet room is a design theme in which the bathtub is included in the shower zone. The concept is especially effective when remodeling within a limited space. Large showers often top the list of requests when building out a dream bathroom. But if both a


10 Home Features That Irk Interior Designers
Get insights about the interior designers and their top pet peeves that inhibit a cohesive, stylish space. Interior Designer Laura Gills has


Why a Furniture Plan is Essential for Home Interior Design
When building or remodeling a home, one essential yet often overlooked step is creating a furniture plan. This process can transform not...


Interior Design Color Scheme Ideas for Your Home
Get interior design color scheme ideas for your home, everything from dramatic contrasts to soft and serene.


The Risks of Not Building With an Interior Designer at the Beginning of the Process
Learn about the risks of not having an interior designer at the beginning of a new home build or remodel.


Know Before You Build: Working With a New Construction Builder or Contractor with In-House Interior Design Services
Learn about independent vs. in-house interior design services and what you should know before building a home. Interior Designer Laura Gills


What is Full-Service Interior Design?
Learn what full-service design actually involves, including the all important first phase.


Home Decor Interior Design Considerations
Are you looking to upgrade your home decor? There are several factors you’ll need to consider when planning your interior spaces to make...


Lighting for Interior Design
Learn what to consider with lighting and how it’s an integral part of interior design projects.


Embrace Outdoor Living Spaces with an Interior Design Approach
Imagine stepping into your backyard and feeling like you've entered a retreat designed just for you. That's the essence of the Laura...


Virtual Reality (VR) and Interior Design: What You Need to Know
Starting a home design or renovation project is an exciting endeavor, but it can also be daunting. From envisioning your dream space to bringing it to life, there's a lot to consider and many decisions to make along the way. Hiring a professional interior designer who utilizes virtual reality (VR) technology can make all the difference. Let's explore why partnering with a VR-savvy designer like Laura Gills is a game-changer for homeowners In Greater Cleveland and other areas


What to Expect From an Interior Designer in Cleveland
I moved from Philadelphia to the Cleveland area more than 27 years ago, and as I reinvented my interior design company, I soon noticed...


The Importance of Interior Design Space Planning
How much is it worth getting the plan right? A number of years ago, I received a call from a gentleman about to build a new home; a pretty substantial new home. The home designer had referred me, so the gentleman invited me to come meet he and his wife to discuss working together. He emailed me the preliminary plans, and then asked me to let them know when I came over, if there was anything I would change on the plans. Eager to impress, I dove into a pencil furniture plan


Elevate Your Kitchen: Interior Design Ideas for a Stylish Culinary Haven
Welcome to the heart of your home: the kitchen! Seasoned chefs and beginner bakers alike work better in a kitchen where functionality...
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