In today’s real estate market, positioning your home to stand out is everything. This homeowner reached out to us about repainting their exterior, and after reviewing the property, we recommended a full color update to help their 20‑year‑old home rise above the sea of similar tract‑built two‑stories in the neighborhood. The right exterior palette immediately elevated curb appeal and created a stronger first impression for buyers. To further boost value, we guided them through a small but impactful kitchen refresh, including new quartz countertops, and wrapped the project with a complete interior repaint to give the home a clean, modern, move‑in‑ready feel. At Deskins Group, our background in real estate, architecture, and construction allows us to advise homeowners strategically — not just on what looks good, but on what actually moves the needle on resale value. Every recommendation is intentional, every upgrade is ROI‑driven, and every project is designed to help you maximize your investment.

In today’s real estate market, positioning your home to stand out is everything. This homeowner reached out to us about repainting their exterior, and after reviewing the property, we recommended a full color update to help their 20‑year‑old home rise above the sea of similar tract‑built two‑stories in the neighborhood. The right exterior palette immediately elevated curb appeal and created a stronger first impression for buyers. To further boost value, we guided them through a small but impactful kitchen refresh, including new quartz countertops, and wrapped the project with a complete interior repaint to give the home a clean, modern, move‑in‑ready feel. At Deskins Group, our background in real estate, architecture, and construction allows us to advise homeowners strategically — not just on what looks good, but on what actually moves the needle on resale value. Every recommendation is intentional, every upgrade is ROI‑driven, and every project is designed to help you maximize your investment.

The #myRoom Panel Bed features simple opem metal frame design feature in the headboard and contemporary styling. - Bed rails bolt firmly together, no “hook and slot.” - Plywood slat roll bed foundations, stronger than wooden slats. - No box spring needed. - High-low bed rail positioning. - Accommodates 10" mattresses. - Accommodates underbed storage or trundle bed when in high position. The #myROOM Nightstand has 2 drawers with a convenient flip top with a power outlet. It also features an open storage area with cord access and a light under the case. Distinctly contemporary with a dorm-room vibe, the #myRoom furniture collection by Universal is at once on-trend and timeless. Designed with today's well-connected kids and moms in mind, this new boy's and girl's collection from SmartStuff™ allows families to create children's rooms that are refreshingly streamlined. A gray stain on elm veneers framed in a painted parchment-colored finish adds dimension to clean silhouettes. Many pieces have hidden features, like reading lights, jewelry storage, underseat storage, USB ports and charging stations.

The #myRoom Panel Bed features simple opem metal frame design feature in the headboard and contemporary styling. - Bed rails bolt firmly together, no “hook and slot.” - Plywood slat roll bed foundations, stronger than wooden slats. - No box spring needed. - High-low bed rail positioning. - Accommodates 10" mattresses. - Accommodates underbed storage or trundle bed when in high position. The #myROOM Nightstand has 2 drawers with a convenient flip top with a power outlet. It also features an open storage area with cord access and a light under the case. Distinctly contemporary with a dorm-room vibe, the #myRoom furniture collection by Universal is at once on-trend and timeless. Designed with today's well-connected kids and moms in mind, this new boy's and girl's collection from SmartStuff™ allows families to create children's rooms that are refreshingly streamlined. A gray stain on elm veneers framed in a painted parchment-colored finish adds dimension to clean silhouettes. Many pieces have hidden features, like reading lights, jewelry storage, underseat storage, USB ports and charging stations.

The #myRoom Panel Bed features simple opem metal frame design feature in the headboard and contemporary styling. - Bed rails bolt firmly together, no “hook and slot.” - Plywood slat roll bed foundations, stronger than wooden slats. - No box spring needed. - High-low bed rail positioning. - Accommodates 10" mattresses. - Accommodates underbed storage or trundle bed when in high position. The #myROOM Nightstand has 2 drawers with a convenient flip top with a power outlet. It also features an open storage area with cord access and a light under the case. Distinctly contemporary with a dorm-room vibe, the #myRoom furniture collection by Universal is at once on-trend and timeless. Designed with today's well-connected kids and moms in mind, this new boy's and girl's collection from SmartStuff™ allows families to create children's rooms that are refreshingly streamlined. A gray stain on elm veneers framed in a painted parchment-colored finish adds dimension to clean silhouettes. Many pieces have hidden features, like reading lights, jewelry storage, underseat storage, USB ports and charging stations.

Inspiration for an eclectic patio remodel in Bengaluru

Set in the heart of Virginia wine country, Valley View Cottage was created as a place for guests to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with close friends and family. The brand was intentionally built at the intersection of Blue Ridge mountain terrain and elevated residential comfort, blending natural depth with refined ease. We anchored the environment in deep blues to reflect the surrounding landscape and layered warm neutrals to create intimacy and welcome. Every detail was curated to move the experience beyond a place to sleep. This property was designed to evoke a feeling. In a saturated short term rental market, guests do not choose square footage. They choose emotion. Through intentional brand positioning, cohesive storytelling, and thoughtful design execution, Valley View Cottage increased perceived value, strengthened its visual identity, and elevated the overall guest experience. The result was higher quality bookings, stronger guest reviews, justified premium nightly rates, and a growing social media presence driven by a space that photographs beautifully. This project demonstrates how a short term rental can operate as boutique hospitality. When strategy and atmosphere align, a STR becomes more than accommodation. It becomes an experience guests remember and return to.

Set in the heart of Virginia wine country, Valley View Cottage was created as a place for guests to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with close friends and family. The brand was intentionally built at the intersection of Blue Ridge mountain terrain and elevated residential comfort, blending natural depth with refined ease. We anchored the environment in deep blues to reflect the surrounding landscape and layered warm neutrals to create intimacy and welcome. Every detail was curated to move the experience beyond a place to sleep. This property was designed to evoke a feeling. In a saturated short term rental market, guests do not choose square footage. They choose emotion. Through intentional brand positioning, cohesive storytelling, and thoughtful design execution, Valley View Cottage increased perceived value, strengthened its visual identity, and elevated the overall guest experience. The result was higher quality bookings, stronger guest reviews, justified premium nightly rates, and a growing social media presence driven by a space that photographs beautifully. This project demonstrates how a short term rental can operate as boutique hospitality. When strategy and atmosphere align, a STR becomes more than accommodation. It becomes an experience guests remember and return to.

Set in the heart of Virginia wine country, Valley View Cottage was created as a place for guests to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with close friends and family. The brand was intentionally built at the intersection of Blue Ridge mountain terrain and elevated residential comfort, blending natural depth with refined ease. We anchored the environment in deep blues to reflect the surrounding landscape and layered warm neutrals to create intimacy and welcome. Every detail was curated to move the experience beyond a place to sleep. This property was designed to evoke a feeling. In a saturated short term rental market, guests do not choose square footage. They choose emotion. Through intentional brand positioning, cohesive storytelling, and thoughtful design execution, Valley View Cottage increased perceived value, strengthened its visual identity, and elevated the overall guest experience. The result was higher quality bookings, stronger guest reviews, justified premium nightly rates, and a growing social media presence driven by a space that photographs beautifully. This project demonstrates how a short term rental can operate as boutique hospitality. When strategy and atmosphere align, a STR becomes more than accommodation. It becomes an experience guests remember and return to.

Set in the heart of Virginia wine country, Valley View Cottage was created as a place for guests to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with close friends and family. The brand was intentionally built at the intersection of Blue Ridge mountain terrain and elevated residential comfort, blending natural depth with refined ease. We anchored the environment in deep blues to reflect the surrounding landscape and layered warm neutrals to create intimacy and welcome. Every detail was curated to move the experience beyond a place to sleep. This property was designed to evoke a feeling. In a saturated short term rental market, guests do not choose square footage. They choose emotion. Through intentional brand positioning, cohesive storytelling, and thoughtful design execution, Valley View Cottage increased perceived value, strengthened its visual identity, and elevated the overall guest experience. The result was higher quality bookings, stronger guest reviews, justified premium nightly rates, and a growing social media presence driven by a space that photographs beautifully. This project demonstrates how a short term rental can operate as boutique hospitality. When strategy and atmosphere align, a STR becomes more than accommodation. It becomes an experience guests remember and return to.

photo: Mark Pinkerton, VI360
Inspiration for a mediterranean bedroom remodel in San Francisco

Designers gave the house a wood-and-steel façade that blends traditional and industrial elements.Photography by Eric Hausman Designers gave the house a wood-and-steel façade that blends traditional and industrial elements. This home’s noteworthy steel shipping container construction material, offers a streamlined aesthetic and industrial vibe, with sustainable attributes and strength. Recycled shipping containers are fireproof, impervious to water and stronger than traditional building materials. Inside, muscular concrete walls, burnished cedar beams and custom oak cabinetry give the living spaces definition, decorative might, and storage and seating options. For more than 40 years, Fredman Design Group has been in the business of Interior Design. Throughout the years, we’ve built long-lasting relationships with our clients through our client-centric approach. When creating designs, our decisions depend on the personality of our clients—their dreams and their aspirations. We manifest their lifestyle by incorporating elements of design with those of our clients to create a unique environment, down to the details of the upholstery and accessories. We love it when a home feels finished and lived in, with various layers and textures. While each of our clients and their stories has varied over the years, they’ve come to trust us with their projects—whether it’s a single room to the larger complete renovation, addition, or new construction. They value the collaborative team that is behind each project, embracing the diversity that each designer is able to bring to their project through their love of art, travel, fashion, nature, history, architecture or film—ultimately falling in love with the nurturing environments we create for them. We are grateful for the opportunity to tell each of clients’ stories through design. What story can we help you tell? Call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation - 312-587-9184

Copyright 2019 Rebecca McAlpin. All Rights Reserved.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Philadelphia with green walls and no fireplace

With the accent wall being so predominant in the space and extending from one end of the apartment to the other, it was only natural to stage this multi-functional space with decorative items that complimented the shade of green such as the fruit, flowers and blue decorative pillows.

Bridle Path Residence — Formal Dining Room This Bridle Path Residence dining room is designed as a refined architectural setting where classic detailing provides the foundation for a more contemporary interpretation of formal entertaining. The room feels intentionally composed rather than overly decorated, allowing proportion, natural light, material contrast, and carefully selected furnishings to create its character. The architecture is the quiet luxury of the space. Floor-to-ceiling wall panelling frames the room with a strong sense of rhythm and proportion, while the elaborately detailed coffered ceiling draws the eye upward and gives the dining area a greater sense of volume. Warm concealed illumination within the ceiling detail adds a subtle layer of glow, particularly in the evening, and reinforces the architectural geometry without making the lighting feel theatrical. Large surrounding windows are central to the design. Rather than treating the dining room as an enclosed formal space, the expansive glazing opens the room toward the mature landscape outside, allowing natural light and views of the greenery to become part of the interior composition. This connection to the landscape softens the formality of the architecture and gives the room a relaxed residential quality. The furniture introduces a deliberate contemporary counterpoint. A sleek dining table with a refined metal base sits comfortably within the traditional architectural envelope, while the sculptural black dining chairs bring a stronger graphic element. Their curved silhouettes soften the linear wall panelling and create an elegant contrast against the predominantly light interior. The deep charcoal lounge chairs at the end of the table add another layer of intimacy, transforming the dining room into more than a space for formal meals. They create a secondary seating moment and introduce tactile upholstery, making the room feel comfortable and lived-in. The dark-toned area rug visually anchors the dining arrangement against the warm hardwood flooring, while the large-scale artwork introduces an expressive, painterly element. Its muted palette complements the room without competing with the architectural detailing. A suspended crystal chandelier provides the final layer of refinement, positioned centrally within the coffered ceiling to emphasize symmetry and create a luminous focal point over the dining table. The combination of crystal, dark upholstery, warm wood flooring, polished metal, and crisp white millwork creates a sophisticated material dialogue. The overall design is rooted in modern elegance within a classic architectural framework. Traditional millwork and proportion establish permanence, while contemporary furnishings, sculptural forms, artwork, and restrained colour create a fresher interpretation of formal dining. The result is an elegant entertaining space that feels sophisticated, welcoming, and distinctly tailored to the character of the Bridle Path Residence.

The Stainless Steel Box Rail Kit was used to create privacy in the entrance to this master bathroom.
Zen bedroom photo in Seattle

Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz

Concrete can be made to look like any substance. Tile, stone, wood, brick, etc. With unlimited color options, Ky-Kan Coatings can transform any room in your home or business using lightweight, beautiful concrete.

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography