How do we know if something is timeless? I use the words timeless and traditional interchangeably sometimes, but today we’re talking specifically about timeless design elements—not traditional ones. Timelessness is less about a particular style and more about endurance. A timeless detail is one that has existed for generations, drifted in and out of popularity, […]

(Yes, I said it.) For this post, we’re just going to jump straight to the point: You don’t have to use can lights in your house. There. I feel better getting that off my chest. Not every ceiling needs to look like Swiss cheese with rows and rows of tiny dots. More ceiling lights are […]

I’ve been holding onto a little secret. About a year and a half ago, I rebranded from The Day’s Design to The Ferguson Cottage. While weddings and special events will always have a space in my heart, I felt a strong pull to shift my focus toward decorating the spaces we live in every single […]

I see this all the time. “I don’t like that light fixture.” “I don’t think I like that tile.” “I don’t like this countertop.” Whatever that thing is. And here’s the thing — you can’t judge a room one piece at a time. Not everything in a space is meant to be the brightest, boldest, […]

When you start designing a room, it’s tempting to jump straight to the fun stuff — flooring samples, tile, paint colors, Pinterest boards filled with beautiful kitchens and bathrooms. And I get it. That part is exciting. But if you want a space that feels cohesive, timeless, and truly well-designed, there’s one step that has […]

Let’s just get this out of the way: Your home is never going to be finished. And that’s not a negative statement. It’s not pessimistic. It’s just… the truth. I think we’ve all been guilty of believing otherwise at some point. We watch home renovation shows or scroll past perfectly styled “grand reveal” photos on […]

Now that the holidays are behind us, I’ve officially entered my “how soon can I escape the snow?” era. Winter is beautiful. It’s charming. It’s cozy. I love a good snow globe moment as much as the next person… but I also know myself well enough to admit that by late winter, I’m desperate for […]

Do you ever walk into a room and think, It’s fine… but it doesn’t quite feel done? Not bad, not unfinished — just missing that little bit of warmth or softness that makes a room feel welcoming instead of sterile. Most of the time, the answer comes down to layers. Not more stuff. Not clutter. […]

If you read my last post, you’ll remember I shared three different design directions for this Cape Cod primary bathroom — each one tied beautifully to the colors and tones of my client’s bedroom but with completely different personalities. Did you have a favorite? Well, they did too — and they ultimately went with Option […]

This bathroom project started out in a way that might sound familiar — with a client who wasn’t all that excited. Their home, a 1990s Cape Cod, had some wonderful features but definitely needed a little love. The space we were focusing on was the primary bathroom off the main bedroom, and while the footprint […]