If you are looking to design and build or renovate your own home, it is often difficult to decipher who the right resource is to help you with the structural components and the functional design aspects. There are a lot of professionals you can call on, but designing...

I am celebrating 15 years in business! Hard to believe that I was opening the doors to Creative Design Solutions 15 years ago. I have celebrated so many accomplishments and been through so many changes since then. Not to mention how very grateful I am for the...

A Note From Heather This rainy Fall weather is the perfect excuse to start some interior projects! Most people think that Spring is the time to paint but consider making some changes to your walls this Fall. Whether you have guests coming to stay for the holidays or...

Before you go buying up pumpkin scented candles for your home, let's talk about chemical sensitivity. Personally, I have discovered that I am prone to headaches every time I am around a scented candle or air fresheners. Upon doing some research, I learned that when a...

My take on HGTV You have to know that not everything you see on TV is real. There are times when watching the HGTV shows make me want to turn off the TV and other times when I feel enthusiastic about the designs! I'll share why with you below. I'll also shed some...

101: Intro to Design Elements Designers use a foundation to implement the design principles for excellent design. These standard practices help the designer create visually interesting and pleasing elements that relate and complement each other. Designers start with a...

We know that taking on a home project can be expensive and that's why this month's newsletter is so important. One place we often see our clients try to save money is when they are hiring a General Contractor. Rates can vary quite a bit on GC's, so it's only natural...

By now, we've all heard the term "being green" when referring to design choices and the overall way we live. Here at Creative Design Solutions, we try to be as eco-responsible as possible. We consider an eco-responsible approach both in the products we use during...

Now that spring has begun to usher in warmer temperatures, it's time for spring cleaning, yard work and outdoor living. This month, we want to introduce the 2015 design trends that we are seeing in the industry (some of them might surprise you!). We are also...

One of the biggest questions we get asked at Creative Design Solutions is how long a project will take to complete. For the past year, we have been writing about the comprehensive process that we guide each client through. We know it's extremely important to set...