The vision for this master bathroom was to have a light and airy space with marble, touches of contrasting matte black, and wood tones to add warmth and balance to the overall space. After meeting with my clients, it was very clear the direction they wanted this bathroom to go. They loved the minimal and modern design with clean lines, yet they ...
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Voyage Michigan Magazine Interview
Exploring Life & Business with Nicole Saleh of Mavella Home Today we’d like to introduce you to Nicole Saleh. Hi Nicole, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to share where your story begins.I was working in the advertising/marketing field for 10 years and felt very unfulfilled. Before I had my second ...
How to Style a Fireplace Mantle and Hearth
Fireplaces have always been the focal point of a room and provide beautiful architectural detail. They deserve a lot of attention because they are the centerpiece of the space. I will share the details that I consider when designing a fireplace mantle and hearth. Tip #1: Choose an Anchor Every mantle needs an anchor, whether it be a ...
Lighting Design Guide
I decided to address the topic of lighting as my first design guide because that's probably the number one question that I get asked most frequently. How low do I hang my lights? What size lighting should I get? This lighting guide is meant to take all of the guesswork out of your design and you can refer back to it as often as needed. There ...
The Hawk Project: Industrial Boy’s Bedroom
Well, after a year and a half, my son's industrial bedroom is finally complete! I started working on his bedroom two summers ago, but launched my design business at around the same time, and unfortunately, his room got pushed to the back burner. However, I'm thrilled with the way it has turned out and I'll be sharing my design tips on how to get ...
Tutorial for Creating a Modern Farmhouse Christmas Look
Hello friends! Can you believe that we are less than two weeks away from Christmas? This is definitely my favorite time of year and I am trying to soak up every moment with my kids because I feel like they are growing way too fast!:( The older I get, I find myself being drawn to simpler, more organic designs. This year, I ...