Before renovating a new room, Nick and Alicia find andcollect little bits of inspiration. “I try to stay away from anything
too trendy,” Alicia says. Instead, they opt for more traditional,
classic pieces. Once they come up with a design, they work
together on a plan. “We do a lot of planning before any of the
work actually begins, to avoid any costly or time-consuming
mistakes,” Alicia says.
The two have worked together on many projects, including acomplete renovation of their kitchen, as well as converting their
basement into a family room, playroom and office area where
they spend most of their time. During this process, they bring
their unique skill sets to achieve their goals. “Nick does all the
heavy lifting,” Alicia says, while she comes in afterwards to focus
on decorating. “With each project, his skill set grows and he feels
more comfortable taking on bigger and bigger projects.”
BEAUTY AND FUNCTIONALITY
In addition to creating beautiful spaces, Alicia and Nick also
focus on functionality. As a young family with a preschooler and
a baby, they’re realistic about the need for spaces to be useful
and understand the importance of each room being livable
and purposeful.
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