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It is no mystery that modern contemporary has taken the cake for most popular design choice for people buying or building a home in todays world. This doesn't mean however that modern contemporary is the only trending design in 2024. A timeless design theme is the modern farmhouse, which never gets old and is making a comeback in recent years as the runner up to the modern contemporary design. I personally happen to think you can blend modern contemporary and farmhouse together.

In today's world with having a small homestead to sustain your families food intake, the movement of everyday life, cooking, raising children; while still maintaining a beautiful modern design is all possible in 2024. Modern contemporary allows for design features that are minimalist in nature offering a mathematical approach to your space. You can enjoy high ceilings and larger then normal doorways.

It is when we begin to add the farmhouse features that the magic happens. A grand entryway allows you a space that supports the growth and movement of your family. A large living space to build forts and enjoy a wide variety of indoor activities with the kids. Moving into the kitchen, we see that the open concept kitchen to living room theme tends to feel a little too open. When we incorporate the farmhouse feature, the kitchen gets its own dedicated space for cooking, canning, baking, and entertaining. With plenty of counter space and storage, a large walk in pantry is perfect for that emergency food storage you've been dreaming about.

There is every reason why we should be able to enjoy the best of both worlds in 2024 and blending modern contemporary and farmhouse is the best way I see to move forward in my design expertise.

Stay tuned while I grow this idea in to something truly beautiful and unique.

Today's blog is about incorporating nature in to your living space and a bit about my life story. As a woman who spent the majority of her childhood living at sea, enjoying all nature has to offer - settling on land meant in some way that I was leaving a part of me behind, and finding little ways to keep the ocean close by has been a life mission. Living in the city most of my adult life has meant that in order to feel like I was home, I had to bring elements of the outdoors - inside! I started by taking a few of my absolute favorite photos of the ocean in Australia and printing them large enough to hang as a center piece in my living room! I also have a large collection of sea shells that I have created beautiful pieces with. The guest bathroom mirror and various picture frames have shells glued to them, giving my space the feeling of home! And of course, I cannot forget photos and a replica of the beautiful sail boat we called home until the 2008 storm stole her from us! It has never been more popular to bring elements of the outdoor inside as it is today. My passion begins with incorporating nature in to your space in a way that is true to you. With elements that feel like home to you. Weather you're from NYC and Central Park has a piece of your heart, or you grew up in the country of Oklahoma riding the train with your conductor father, I will help you fill a space with elements that bring you great comfort and joy!