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My Favorite Interior Design Books
Where do ideas come from? Well, not from thin air. Inspiration is a beautiful thing and I LOVE being inspired by great designers. Pinterest fads may come and go, but true design is timeless. Here’s my completely unscientific, highly…
It’s Our Birthday!
It’s hard to believe, but The Evans Edit blog made it’s debut 2 years ago, this week. Crazy! My little idea to share my design tips and tricks has blossomed into a real, live thing. Fantastic. So, let’s recap! In the past…
Project Spotlight: Gainesville Family Dream Home
Custom home built in Gainesville, Florida by Evans Construction & Design. Gorgeous fireplace? Spacious chef’s Kitchen? Rich hardwood floors? This Dream Home has it all! Let’s take a look! Links to products below. Fan | Agreeable Gray Paint with…
How Much Does It REALLY Cost to Hire an Interior Designer?
How much does it actually cost to hire a designer? Well, it depends. It depends on what you’re looking for, the size of your project, who you are actually hiring and how pleasant you are to work with (it’s true).…
Why You Need A White Slipcovered Sofa With Kids
White sofas with kids…are you crazy? Nope! In my experience, its really been the best decision, like ever. My toddler loves Nutella and everything messy. I cannot count the number of times he’s wiped his cute little face right on…
Project Spotlight: Our Home
We’re selling our house! With three of our five kids gone, the idea to sell and rebuild had been on the table for a few years. But…we love our neighborhood and didn’t really want to move. There were no new lots available…
Fresh, Traditional Master Bath Remodel in Gainesville
Outdated Master Bath? Your bath should be a retreat, an oasis. Something you look forward to coming home. But, what if it just isn’t? This fun couple in Gainesville, Florida had this exact problem. They called us to help and…
7 Ceiling Fans You Won’t Hate
Designers + Ceiling Fans…really? Aren’t they all tacky and huge? Don’t get me wrong, a hanging light fixture looks better in a photo all day, every day. But, your house isn’t a photo and sometimes you just NEED a ceiling fan. Growing…
Trend Report: Matte Black
Last week I headed over to Orlando for the biggest and baddest Kitchen and Bath Show around. How big is it, you ask? 2.1 million square feet! Say what? The KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) partnered with the International Builders…
One Room Challenge – Week 4 – How To Select Furniture
It’s Week 4 of House Beautiful and Calling It Home’s One Room Challenge and we’re talking about upholstery! If you’re just joining us, let me quickly recap. I’m Lori Evans, a designer with 6 weeks to design and install a room.…
Hello there! I’m Lori Evans, Interior Designer and co-owner of Evans Construction & Design. Welcome to my world! I created this blog to share all the projects, tips, ideas and inspiration that I have. My goal is to help you make your rooms look even better than your Pinterest boards!
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