Rebel House Interior Design

Let’s get positive for a second! We already shared the things we wanted to hear less of this year, but lets talk about what you should be talking about with your design and contracting team early in the process.

1. Tell us what matters most to you right off the bat. Every single client values things differently. Depending on how you live, how you need your space to function, and just plain old what excites you impacts the pieces of the project which are going to be most important to you. Do not assume what you care about most is universal. Trust us, we see it all and we want to make sure your project is prioritizing what makes you happiest!
2. Put yourself first. We are so often asked, “what will this mean for resale?” or “what are the trends?” If you are undergoing a major project or new build with the intent for your family to enjoy it, then make it about your family. When it comes to long term value, we’ll be sure to raise our hand and point out if we think there is something to consider, but by the time you are looking to sell, the next buyer might be considering their own major renovation. If you are unsure about your own taste, we’ll help you tease out what excites you. It’s part of the fun!
3. Ask what goes into the project documentation and why you need a drawings and schedule package. Once you’ve made your decisions, your design or architecture team translates those selections into schedules and detail drawings. If something is lost in translation, you want to understand that early. It also helps to see just how many decisions and how much work goes into bringing your space to life.

Homeowners - what do you want to talk about more? Designers/GCs/Architects - what did we miss?

I hear a lot of clients express concern when they take a risk in their design —will it be too “trendy”?

But trends tend to have a rise and fall of about 20 years. You just need to be educated on when that image you saw started hitting social media.

And, further, taking a design “risk” will always outlive the thing that you “see happening everywhere”. So paint the walls dark, lean into the wild stone; the layers and details will last beyond two decades. Those “risks” actually have legs. A neutral, safe palette is straight up boring. Safety in design is straight up boring — and boring is what you need to watch out for. Safe, neutral design is what you look to replace in a short time when you realize you should have been bolder. When you realize life is short and design should be fun. 😉 allow your surrounding some fun and enjoy it for years.

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From unrealistic instagram inspo to just plain old separation, we dish on 3 things we think you would benefit from knowing a bit more about, so we can do our best work.

We stopped by ’s new shop to talk “shop.” We chatted about all sorts of topics from a designer and contractor’s perspective.

Let us know if there is something you’d add to the list!