We often evaluate kitchens and bathrooms through a purely utilitarian lens. Does the refrigerator door clear the island? Is there enough water pressure in the shower? Can the vanity hold daily essentials? While functional performance is non-negotiable, the spatial decisions made in these rooms dictate far more than how efficiently you prepare a meal or brush your teeth. They directly influence your mood, nervous system, and daily rhythm.

Renovating a historic home requires balancing architectural character with modern functionality. In the historic Ardmore neighborhood of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Kendall Sharpe Designs transformed a cramped, outdated bathroom in a home over 70 years old.

A small kitchen or bathroom doesn't have to feel cramped, crowded, or lacking in style. In fact, some of the most successful spaces are the ones where every inch has been carefully considered.

When designing a kitchen or bathroom, it's easy to fall in love with a beautiful countertop, stunning tile, or the perfect cabinet color. But these rooms experience some of the hardest daily use in a home. Between spills, moisture, heat, cleaning, and constant traffic, the materials you choose need to do more than look beautiful—they need to perform.

When homeowners think about remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, their minds usually go straight to cabinetry, countertops, tile, or paint colors. While these design elements certainly make an impact, there's another feature that often goes unnoticed—but has the power to completely transform a space: lighting.

A bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms in your home, but it plays one of the biggest roles in your daily routine. From rushed mornings to quiet evening wind-downs, how your bathroom is designed directly impacts how smoothly your day begins and ends.

Wallpaper has re-emerged as one of the most impactful ways to bring personality into a home. From soft, textural neutrals to bold, artistic statements, it offers a level of depth that paint alone simply can’t achieve. But when it comes to kitchens and bathrooms—spaces exposed to moisture, heat, and daily use—many homeowners hesitate.

Bathroom renovations are one of the most popular home upgrades—and one of the easiest projects to get wrong. Between plumbing, materials, and tight timelines, small missteps can quickly snowball into costly delays and unnecessary stress. Whether you’re updating a guest bath or tackling a primary suite renovation, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do.

When most people think about a bathroom renovation, they imagine tile samples, new fixtures, and maybe a fresh coat of paint. But there’s so much more that goes into a beautiful and functional bathroom—and that’s where an interior designer truly shines.

When Becky reached out to us about renovating her master bathroom, she came with a clear vision: a European-inspired space that felt both classic and timeless, yet bold and personal. She loved clean lines and simplicity but wanted touches of color and texture that leaned into her boho edge.

How I took the outdated bathroom to a luxurious oasis.

Our remodel of the Mckinney bathroom, from outdated to a relaxing oasis.