New Construction Exploration
You may recall we recently wrote about How to Kick Start Your New Construction Project. So you’ve taken all of the steps…you’ve hired a team, gathered your inspiration images, established a budget…but what’s next?! We’re here to shed some light on the very first phase of the design process once you’ve hired RBID for your new construction project!
Our Go-To Window Treatment Styles
Window treatments can make or break a space. They can elevate a room, draw your attention to significant architectural details, or add new dimension to a space. However, if used incorrectly, they can distract from a view or diminish a design. The way you dress your windows plays an important role in both the function and beauty of your space. Take a look at how we utilize our go-to window treatment styles based on what each space dictates.
Saturday in the Park | Powder Room
We love a Powder Room that bubbles with personality, color and whimsy. The Powder Room at RBID’s Saturday in the Park project does just that. It speaks to the homeowner’s love of traditional elements, made fresh and approachable by use of color and pattern. This new construction home in the heart of historic Madison isn’t lacking in classical character!
Rule of Thumb | Living Room Edition
Our living rooms are at the heart of our homes and should support us in a number of activities, from entertaining to enjoying downtime. They should be highly functional, beautiful, comfortable and inviting. We at RBID have a few Rules of Thumb when it comes to living spaces that we want you to know!
How to Style Your Mantle After the Holidays
With the close of the Christmas season comes the cathartic stripping away of the now stale Christmas decor that once filled your home with so much warmth and whimsy. While I love the cleansing ritual of putting it all away (and dusting every nook and cranny that has been hidden for a month), my home is always left feeling a little like the North Pole: stark, barren, and devoid of life. However, with a blank slate comes opportunity! A chance to, once again, infuse some life and charm into your home in new ways.
Artist Interview: Shelby Hamilton
Talented Charleston, South Carolina artist Shelby Hamilton is this season’s RBID Featured Artist and we’re delighted to have her work here in our Madison, Georgia studio! We asked Shelby to shed some light on things like her creative process, where she finds inspiration, and what motivates her.
Caring for Your Outdoor Furniture
I bet this summer has put your outdoor furniture to the test, from the driving rain to the relentless sun. As summer comes to a close, we find it’s a great time to give your outdoor furniture a good, thorough cleaning in anticipation of gloriously cooler days this fall. Keep reading for our best tips on caring for your outdoor furniture based on the type of product.
Artist Interview with Elaine Jackson
We are delighted to share an interview with you that pulls back the curtain on the creative mind of our current Featured Artist, Elaine Jackson.
How to Kick Start your New Construction Project
Building a home is a huge undertaking not to be taken lightly. The new build process can often be stressful, costly, and overwhelming….but what if I told you it doesn’t have to be! We have a few steps that we find critical for starting your new construction process off on the right foot. Following these four steps will set you up for a successful, enjoyable build process, resulting in your thoughtfully designed and expertly executed dream home!
Spring High Point Market Recap
We power walked our way through three jam packed days at the Spring ‘23 High Point Market last month and came back to Madison more creatively energized than ever! Now we’re happy to share a bit of what caught our eye, what you can expect to see more of in the home furnishings world, and more.
Reduce, Reuse, Reupholster
Everyone loves a good ‘before-and-after’ transformation! One of our favorite ways to make an impact in our clients’ homes is to reupholster their existing pieces. We know all too well how styles and tastes can change over the years. If the bones of an upholstery piece are of good quality, and the style of the frame is appropriate, an updated fabric can change the way you view your current, worn out furniture.
Why We Shop Vintage Rugs
I was asked recently what the most durable rug for a house full of kids and pets would be. You may be surprised by my answer: “a vintage Oushak!” While we at RBID source rugs from an array of vendors, price points, styles, patterns, and ages, we consider vintage or antique rugs to be supreme. Why?! I’m glad you asked…
Home for a ‘Hunnybee’
Design is always an exciting job for us at RBID. Working with homeowners to build a new home, reinvent an existing home through a remodel, or gussy up a space for a new purpose or new look brings the ultimate feel good energy for us at RBID. But let me tell you - the sweetest task of all is designing a space for our littlest clients.
Rule of Thumb | Dining Room Edition
As self-ascribed dinner party enthusiasts, we at RBID love designing the spaces where friends and family gather for a meal. Our dining spaces are often hard working flex spaces that go beyond the occasional formal dinner - serving up homework, arts and crafts, reading, work, coffee or a cocktail. And while you may think it's simple to furnish your dining space, there are some rules of thumb that we don't want you to miss.
Updating a Generational Home
It's always a special assignment to be updating a family home. The client obtained this home from their parents, who built it in the late nineties. It's a stately brick home, set a good ways off the road on a beautiful in-town street here in Madison. The home offers plenty of space for this vibrant family of 7! The age of the home required some necessary updates to lighting, plumbing fixtures, paint and flooring throughout, which gave the client the opportunity to make it feel like their own.
Nesting
Earlier this month we completed a nursery project for a baby girl expected this spring and it reminded me of my own time of expecting our sweet Abe. Preparing a place for your first born is a precious time of waiting, preparing, worrying, celebrating and more. It was a season of our lives that I’ll cherish forever!
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions about Countertops: Granite, Marble, Quartzite & Quartz
This week we made a trip to our slab yard to choose counter surfaces for a new construction home in Reynolds at Lake Oconee. During this phase of the new build process, we find the same questions arise time and again... Will it stain? How do I clean it? Will this break the budget?! Well we’ve aggregated those frequently asked questions for the countertop materials that we use most, and provided expert answers on the subject! We hope this guide to granite, marble, quartzite and quartz surfaces helps you make a rock solid decision for what material is best for your space.
Farmhouse Refresh
Bathrooms are one of the more hard working rooms in our homes and, as such, are one of the most requested remodels. This farmhouse Master Bath served its homeowner well for many years, but with new tenants coming in, it was time for a refresh.