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13 Tips to Upgrade Your Builder-Basic Home
I’m sharing some of my favorite ways I guide clients to move beyond builder-basic and into a home that feels intentional, layered, and uniquely theirs—without the full renovation.
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11 hours ago3 min read


{Trend Report} Block Print
Organic edges. Ink that bleeds just a little. Motifs that are almost-but-not-quite symmetrical. Block prints are the anti-perfect pattern — and right now, they're absolutely everywhere. Here's why we can't stop stamping. Block printing is one of the oldest textile arts on the planet — practiced for centuries across India, Japan, West Africa, and Central Asia. But here's the thing: it has never felt more relevant. While the rest of the world chases algorithmic perfection, bloc
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5 days ago2 min read


Pattern Play: Mastering the Mix
When it comes to design, mixing prints can be a daunting task for many, but with the right approach, it can become a fun and creative expression of personal style. Here are three simple yet effective tips to help you blend prints with confidence, ensuring you achieve a balanced and bold look that stands out.
carriagehousestudio
Apr 92 min read


Our Favorite Neutral Paint Colors
We can’t even begin to tell you how many paint colors we’ve tested and sampled over the years, but we finally have our holy grail of neutral colors.
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Feb 201 min read


{Tips & Tricks} Our Favorite Design-Friendly Tips To Display Family Photos
We all want our homes to be a reflection of who we are and how we live-so it makes sense that most of us want to hang up pictures of the people that we love the most. Today, I’m thrilled to partner with Morgan Walworth Photography, a Minneapolis based family photographer who specializes in who specializes in timeless, true to color portraiture of joyful family moments, and walk you through my tips for displaying those gorgeous photos after your photoshoot.
carriagehousestudio
Feb 52 min read


{Reveal} Designed to Be Felt: Inside the Finishes of Alpine Way Kitchen Remodel
Every finish was chosen to feel tactile and lived-in: warm wood accents, creamy plaster cabinetry, brushed brass details, and natural stone surfaces that age gracefully. We leaned into classic, transitional charm with a refined twist — creating a space that feels both timeless and elevated.
carriagehousestudio
Jan 222 min read


Why Patina Might Be The Secret Ingredient To Timeless Design
There’s something magical about a finish that tells a story. Patina — the soft, aged look that develops on materials like brass, copper,...
carriagehousestudio
Aug 18, 20252 min read


When The Light Hits Just Right
Window treatments are one of those quiet anchors. They soften a space, filter the light, and add rhythm to a room's design without overpowering it. Here are 3 styles that feel less like decoration and more like intention:
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Jul 24, 20251 min read


Design Notes From High Point Market
Each season, High Point Market offers a unique opportunity to reconnect - with the design community, with fresh inspiration and with the...
carriagehousestudio
May 16, 20251 min read


My Top 5 Kids Playroom Tips
we believe that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice style when it comes to designing a playroom. Although, we know that it’s not always the simplest task! To make it easier, we’ve rounded up our top 5 tips for putting together a pretty playroom.
carriagehousestudio
May 9, 20252 min read


Kitchen Renovation Process + 4 Tips!
Out of all the spaces in the home, our favorite to design is the kitchen. Not only is it the most purposeful space in the home and the place where everyone tends to gather and connect, but when updated and beautiful, can make your entire home feel fresh and current. Because it holds so much weight, it can also be one of the more difficult spaces to tackle – especially when renovating a current space to create a new vision.
carriagehousestudio
Apr 20, 20252 min read


{holidays} Spring Loaded
As I look forward to April, I'm filled with new hope and energy. (and quite frankly, my winter gear and I have grown tired of each other.) This is the month of birth and renewal, and Mother Nature plays a starring role. It's time to crack open those windows, let the sunshine in, and hatch good plans for spring.
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Apr 11, 20252 min read


It's All In The Details
One of the best parts of my job is creating—and maximizing—the fine details in every space I design.
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Mar 24, 20252 min read


Bedside Combinations
Bedrooms are undoubtedly one of our favorite spaces to design. Although they each can vary in style, they all share a similar theme of...
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Jan 4, 20252 min read


{Trend Report} Coastal Furniture
It’s the year of coastal living and today, we’re sharing a roundup of favorite seaside inspired pieces & spaces straight from High Point...
carriagehousestudio
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Is Bigger Always Better?
Over the years, we’ve added a few tried-and-true design principles to our toolbox that help make any space look and feel open and airy. And,
carriagehousestudio
Nov 21, 20242 min read


If You're New Here
If you’re new here… HI! We wanted to reintroduce ourselves and give you a little background on Carriage House Studio and how we got...
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Jul 14, 20241 min read


Our Official Rug Guide
Rugs are an essential part of any good design — they add the necessary warmth, texture, and color to a space! But, with so many options...
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Mar 26, 20241 min read


Our Favorite Pops of Blue
Whether your home style is preppy, sophisticated or maybe even a tad boho, we’ve got a feeling a blue & white space could be for you....
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Jan 9, 20241 min read


{Reveal} Prior Lake Modern Farmhouse
There’s something about walking into an old home and being able to appreciate all of the charming, perfectly-imperfect details that have...
carriagehousestudio
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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