Renovation is such an exciting prospect with so many emotions. Follow this upcoming blog series which touches on what you should expect during your renovation whether you hire an interior designer and complete the work yourself, or you hire a General Contractor. When you finally decide to renovate, the excitement is high. We prep our clients (all in fun) in helping them to know what to ... READ the POST
1910 Home – What’s behind the name?
Did you know we have an online shop called 1910 Home? It’s a fun play on our new (to us) building and its school house history. The school was built in 1910. Knowing we wanted to provide home décor options and it original name “Madison” was already a local furniture store, we brainstormed on the name; wanting to honor the school in some way and combining a little of what we do. So, 1910 Home ... READ the POST
Before & After Gorgeous Mid Century Kitchen Remodel
Project: Kitchen Location: Spokane, Washington Cost of project: $46k Our goal was to take a previously dark, cramped, disconnected kitchen and transform the space to fit our client’s Mid Century home. Amidst a trend of white kitchens, we opted for stained wood cabinets that coordinated with all of the existing woodwork. A separating wall and awkward buffet niche were removed ... READ the POST
The Spring Newsletter You Won’t Want To Miss!
Welcome to 509 Design’s first newsletter! We are very blessed to have you as a loyal client. We know that this season is difficult for everyone, and we want to support you as you stay home. In this newsletter you will find ways you can still move forward with redesigning/redecorating your home, as well as a list of questions you should ask yourself before proceeding. We hope you enjoy this ... READ the POST
Lifestyle Questionnaire Every Client Should Complete Before Redesigning
Before we even have the first consult, our team sends each client a Design Questionnaire. It allows us to bring ideas to the table and use their consult time wisely. We take a tour through their home and based off of their answers in the Design Questionnaire, we are able to visualize a redesign as we walk through their space. An important section of this Questionnaire is a series of Lifestyle ... READ the POST
5 Blogs I Follow
The best inspiration I've found are by fellow designers, decorators, bloggers. We are all searching for the latest trend, most fashionable furniture, best hacks of 2019. It's encouraging to find so many beautiful people pursuing the same dream as me. Although it can be hard not to get too competitive, I realize that we need to encourage each other, praising other bloggers for their incredible ... READ the POST
10 Home Decor Gifts Under $30
Christmas is in 20 short days! If you are like me, you're scrambling to get last minute gifts for friends, family, and coworkers. With so many to buy for, Christmas can get expensive! Which is why the 509 Design team has put together a list of 10 home decor gifts under $30. Happy Shopping! #1: Hanging Note Roll $28 Some use chalkboard walls, but why not try this note roll instead? Leave notes ... READ the POST
Should I Hire An Interior Designer Or An Interior Decorator?
The Difference Between An Interior Designer and An Interior Decorator A person might not understand the difference between an Interior Designer and an Interior Decorator. Likewise, you might wonder which you should hire for your design project, home renovation, home staging or spruce-up. The two professions are vastly different, even though they are both involved in aspects of interior design. ... READ the POST