Creating inspired interiors for discerning clients since 2003. Accepting clients in DC, Virginia, Maryland, and select cities throughout the United States.

Common Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Does your living room seem cramped and chaotic? Is your bedroom room dark and cluttered? In this article, we take a look at a couple of common design mistakes and how to avoid them.

A Window Treatment for Any Room

Nothing completes a room like the perfect window treatment. Just like any other design element in your home, you should first ask yourself what you would like the window treatment to accomplish.

A Rug for Every Room

Are you looking to transform a room? There is no easier way than to add a new area rug. Area rugs add color and character to your home. They help to create and define spaces in your living areas.

Caring for Your Outdoor Furniture in Winter

Last spring, I wrote an article titled Outdoor Living: The Best Bang for Your Buck. Now that autumn is approaching and days are getting shorter, I would like to offer some suggestions on how to protect your investment.

Selecting Tile for Your Bathroom

Nothing sets the tone of a bathroom like the tile. From floor to ceiling, tile is the predominate material in a bathroom. Here are some things to consider when selecting tile for your bathroom design.

Tips to Make Your Home Feel More Polished and Finished

Several years after a major renovation, many of my clients feel like it may be time for another redesign. However, often, all your home needs is a bit of TLC to keep it fresh and updated.

TMD’s Guide to Kitchen Countertops

You have done all your homework. You have a well-thought-out plan for your kitchen design. Now is the time to decide what type of countertops you would like to install in your new kitchen. Many clients find this to be a very difficult decision.

Installing Items in Your Home

You have worked your way through the initial preparation and planning stages for your design project. Fabrics, furniture, and fixtures have been chosen and ordered. Now it is time for those items to be installed. How does this process work?

Outdoor Living: The Best Bang for Your Buck

With the arrival of spring, we are all feeling a need to be outdoors. One of the easiest ways to enjoy the great outdoors is to extend your living space beyond the walls of your home. It only takes a bit of inspiration to refresh your outdoor space for the warmer months to come. Here are some recommendations to get the most out of outdoor living:

TMD from Coast to Coast (and Beyond)

We have exciting news at Tracy Morris Design … we are expanding! From the Hamptons to San Diego, Puerto Rico to Dallas, we are partnering with clients to see their home design dreams come true.

Furniture Lead Times: Why Does it Take So Long?

In October, I wrote an article about the many benefits of purchasing items with the help of an interior designer. The benefits are numerous and include wholesale prices, a wider variety of options (including size, color, fabrics, and style), and delivery directly to the designer.

Paint 101: Choosing the Correct Interior Paint Color and Finish

One of my favorite components of design is the selection and use of color. The use of color in a home is a direct reflection of the homeowner’s personality.

Dreaming of Your Vacation Home

Are you considering buying a luxury vacation property in 2019? You are not alone; according to a recent article in Forbes, 2019 may be the year to invest in a luxury vacation home.

Caring for Your Investment: Area Rugs

Area rugs add color and character to your home. They help to create and define spaces in your living areas. However, along with rugs comes stains and debris. One of the most common questions I get is “how do I care for my area rugs?”

Hiring a Construction-Minded Interior Designer

When people begin the process of choosing a team of professionals to design their home, they often consider if they need a designer or an architect. Few people realize that many interior designers have some knowledge and training in architectural concepts...