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How we got a kitchen that looks like $200K without actually spending $200K.

The biggest savings came from smart planning—keeping the plumbing where it was, using reeded cabinetry only in high-impact areas, finding discounted stock marble, and skipping island pendants.

We spent where it made the biggest visual impact: custom arch carpentry, paneled appliances, limewash, and marble counters.

Expensive-looking doesn't always mean expensive. It's about knowing where to spend and where to save.

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How we got a kitchen that looks like $200K without actually spending $200K. The biggest savings came from smart planning—keeping the plumbing where it was, using reeded cabinetry only in high-impact areas, finding discounted stock marble, and skipping island pendants. We spent where it made the biggest visual impact: custom arch carpentry, paneled appliances, limewash, and marble counters. Expensive-looking doesn't always mean expensive. It's about knowing where to spend and where to save. Linking the exact and similar pieces here. LTKActive LTKHome LTKSaleAlert

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After renovating and furnishing so many houses, there are definitely design decisions I would make again without hesitation. The pool at the Big House is one of them — from the pool itself to the surrounding lounge furniture, patio seating, outdoor sofa, and umbrella. Simple, comfortable pieces that make the whole space feel inviting. Linking the exact pieces we used here.

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After nearly 10 years of renovating rentals, every guest bedroom follows the same formula: bright paint, layered window treatments, blackout shades, lighting for two, and comfortable white bedding.

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One of my favorite bedroom formulas: blackout curtains + woven shades, warm wood furniture, crisp white bedding, and soft neutral layers. It feels elevated without overcomplicating the space.

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The primary bedroom is all about creating that boutique hotel feeling. We layered crisp white bedding with warm wood tones, soft textures, and a simple green throw for just enough color. Everything is designed to feel calm, comfortable, and easy to maintain for guests.

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New house... same cozy bunk room vibe. We kept everything warm and functional with layered neutral bedding, soft throws, simple wood furniture, and my go-to window treatment combination—woven shades, blackout curtains, and a wraparound curtain rod from Amazon. It gives the room a more custom look while helping guests get a great night's sleep.

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One of my favorite budget-friendly renovation hacks was using inexpensive metal bed frames as the base for these built-in bunks. Instead of building custom bunks from scratch, we simply wrapped the frames in wood, giving us the custom look while saving a significant amount on both labor and materials. Finished the room with cozy bedding, simple lighting, and warm wood accents to keep it inviting for guests.

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Bathrooms are one of the easiest places to make a home feel more custom. We mixed Jaipur pink cement tile with warm brass fixtures, simple accessories, and a neutral palette to create a bathroom that feels timeless rather than trendy.

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A bright kitchen layered with texture. Patterned tile on the island, woven pendants, warm wood accents, white cabinetry, and black fixtures keep the space feeling fresh while adding plenty of character. Linked the exact and similar pieces below.

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In my grandparents' Berkshires house, we kept the sink and stove in their original locations, preserved the existing window, and left the exposed beams intact. To make the kitchen work better for modern living, we knocked down a wall, expanded the footprint by 50%, added a second window, moved the fridge, updated the electrical, and installed all new cabinetry and appliances.

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Hamptons basement bathroom with a cement gray double vanity, stone countertop, brass fixtures, wall-mounted mirror, and Zia Zocalo Blanco floor tile. We added a runner and simple storage below the vanity to bring in a little more warmth, texture, and function without overwhelming the space. Linking exact and similar pieces here.

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Double vanity with a wood cabinet, brass fixtures, oval mirrors, and a tiled shower with a glass enclosure. For this bathroom, we used an extra-thick grout line and a creamy brown grout color to highlight the tile and tie in with the tones of the wood vanity. Grout color, spacing, and thickness can have a big impact on the overall look of a tiled space. Linking exact and similar pieces here.

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One of my renovation rules is to invest more heavily in the things that stay with the house and are difficult to replace, while keeping furniture and decor more flexible over time.

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Indoor lighting I’ve been sourcing lately for Hamptons renovation projects — all currently on sale for Memorial Day.

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