Just before the holiday, I was contacted by Michaelle Bond, a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, who was working on a story about some of the smaller/quicker/less-expensive home improvement projects that can make an outsized difference in a home. The timing felt appropriate as people...
Down2Earth Interior Design is so excited to have our work showcased on the cover of Kitchen & Bath Design News magazine’s September/October Edition! The cover features our Belmont Avenue project, check out the project portfolio > You can read the full article featuring this kitchen project and learn more about...
Last time on the blog, we shared design inspiration that captures the color, joy and exuberance of those brilliant indoor/outdoor spaces you find in Mexico. Read Part 1, Sunroom Inspiration here > I used these as a jumping off point as I pull together an interior design...
When comfort is king, buying furniture via the internet is scary. Whether it’s a sofa that you’re going to be lounging on day in and day out, or dining chairs where you hope to one day entertain again in comfort, there is no substitute for kicking...
Whether a designer mom or a designer with a sense of fun, all the members of the down2earth interior design team love designing spaces for kids. Did you know that March 31st is National Crayon Day? So here are our top ten crayon and rainbow...
When working with our talented architectural photographer, Rebecca McAlpin, to photograph this renovation, something happened to me that has never happened to me during a photoshoot before. I discovered that the process of photographing wasn’t about documenting, or rather wasn’t entirely about documenting our work,...
Old homes were not always built with the modern conveniences that today’s families expect. Many homes, no matter how large, only had bathrooms on the upper floors. When Amy purchased her house, it had no bathroom on the first floor. As we have shared...
Location Location Location! That was key when this young family bought a property in walking distance to the center of Doylestown. But the floorplan needed to be completely reimagined. Openness and flow was key so parents could keep an eye on kids. The kitchen completely...
Our Operations Manager, Maria shares with us her interior design shopping on a recent trip to London. Finding mementos and soaking up inspiration when traveling are both very important to me as a traveler. Whether it’s buying a print of a favorite town on the Côte d'Azur or framing coasters purchased at the Mucha museum in Prague, we like to fill our...
Down2Earth Interior Design is proud to announce for the 7th year in a row we have received the Best of Houzz Award for Service. As a team we are committed to giving our clients our utmost attention, from the initial introduction through the completion of...
Welcome to part 2 of Jillian's summer travels that inspire thoughts on meaningful art in your home and some travel envy! When traveling, what's your favorite thing to do? For some, it's casually strolling along the beach or wandering the city streets. For others, it's eating...
Thanksgiving is almost here and much of this holiday is centered around the kitchen. By the time the time you're finished cooking a magical family feast, you may be thinking that its time for some kitchen updates. Maybe you have already started thinking about giving...
Amy’s recently finished a labor of love: a renovation of her her house, which is featured in the November 4th publication of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Click here to read the article. While some aspects might be expected, like creating a more open floor plan, every...
My favorite professional organizer, Carrie Kauffman, always likes to point out that “being disorganized is a constant drain on your time, money, energy, sanity. It can make you feel like you’re out of control and like you’re gasping for breath. On the other hand, if you know...
The great writers have said that we can never have enough love, enough of nature, enough prosperity. But for many of us, storage is just something it seems we never have enough of. Without proper storage, it can feel like we can never get organized. When...
Summer is in full swing and the outdoors are exploding with color, especially green. So why not capture that color burst and bring it indoors? There are many benefits to bringing plants into your home: they help clean the air, improve overall well being, and...
We are bringing back a blog feature we started last year where we bring you into the home of one of d2e's designers. In this Designer's Own Home we take a peek at Jillian's new but old vintage finds. Bringing back to life old lighting...
Ask the Interior Designer: I’m trying to save money: should I be my own general contractor? If you can pull this off, you're a better woman than I am. Here's the way I always look at it: general contractors are sequencing experts. They know who needs to...
The down2earth design team is thrilled to be in HGTV Magazine’s May 2017, “Pops of Color Issue.” You can check us out on page 58 where they show off our Mount Vernon Street Project’s home office where the text reads, “Rust-toned orange on the back...
When you’re starting out, being young, scrappy, and hungry is an asset, not only for founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton, but for young entrepreneurs as well. Gordon and Carol Siegel started their company in an old factory in the early 1960’s with their own personal...