What is Balance Design up to this Fall? So many different types of projects and homes-read and find out what we are excited about!

Hi friends! I have a confession to make-I love wallpaper. As an interior designer, this is probably not a surprise. I love the way wallpapers add personality and make a space completely personal. With so many possibilities, it can also be very difficult to choose! I wanted to share some of my favorite wallpaper companies […]

Materials worth waiting for. Hello friend, As gas, food, and clothing prices steadily increase, how do we cope?  Many of us are evaluating this question with the same sense of necessity as our foremothers in ages past.  This is also an interesting topic in interior design, because designers, in general, aren’t known for frugality or […]

Hello friend, I am writing to you from a motel in Sedona, Arizona! We are taking my dad and his wife on a bucket list trip to the Grand Canyon. This is a first for me as well, and truthfully, I never understood the allure until I got here. Giant Saguaro cacti on the way […]

Hello friend, Have you ever noticed that the most special items in your home have a story behind them?  Whether it was your grandfather’s desk, your grandmother’s china, the first item that you purchased for your first home, or a piece of art that stirred you after you met the artist, these items are priceless!  The […]

In American society, youth and beauty rule.  We are the home of Hollywood stars, supermodels, and famous musicians, all of whom feature the glory and pitfalls of beautiful people’s lives.  From my perspective at 58 years old, I am constantly bombarded with many ways to appear younger, and, frankly, I often buy in.  I color my hair, wear […]

A recent breakfast nook with photography by @MaliAzima.

  Re-Start! by Stephanie Andrews I cannot believe that I completely missed my flight to Paris by an entire day! It was my first international solo trip in 15 years, and I really messed up! My husband, Ed, informed me that my flight was the day before.  I felt so dumb. Thankfully, Ed managed to […]

Cool, Calm and Collected. by Stephanie Andrews Happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a good week. Returning from vacation has been non-stop, filled with meetings with our team and clients and an installation in North Carolina. As you might experience after a vacation, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. Photography of our newest project: Cool, Calm […]