Free budget guide to beautifully upgrade a home’s interior design
How to build a realistic interior design budget for your dream home, whether it’s new construction or your current residenceFiguring out a home improvement and interior design budget can be an eye-opening experience.I work with homeowners every day…my clients are a combination of business-savvy professionals, retirees who held executive positions, new empty-nesters who lived a full, rich life, and some who are widowed. What’s amazing to me though is with [...]
Home Frosting rebrands to reflect our new mission
For over six years, Home Frosting’s brand has identified with a friendly cupcake/home logo symbolizing our focus on helping property owners and Realtors command the highest sales price for their property assets. This past year, we’ve evolved our mission to be one of Tampa Bay's premiere full-service interior design firms providing new build design packages, home updates, remodeling & renovations, custom upholstery, lighting, furniture [...]
The difference between a custom kitchen and a builder-grade one?
The difference between a custom kitchen and your average builder-grade one? I often compare these to a pair of handmade designer shoes vs a cheap, mass-produced pair. The quality material, the thoughtful design & engineering, the artisan touches, and (most of all) how they feel on & make you feel fabulous!! That’s the distinction. A custom kitchen or remodel is a well-planned, major project. Unlike working directly with [...]
Master bath gets new, luxurious, spa remodel
Before This large master bathroom served our clients well. But after 16 years, it needed a refresh. The built-in tub, dark brown granite countertops, and closed cabinets were not delivering the luxury spa experience vibe our Apollo Beach clients wanted. Home Frosting and our team of interior designers & craftsmen were engaged to transform the room. Our process started with understanding the client’s vision. They desired: [...]
Mediterranean home gets a fresh, modern makeover.
Our latest SELECT staging and home interior styling project was a bittersweet one. The Home Frosting team was all sad when we learned that Tampa Bay Lighting favorite & Stanley Cup winner, Ryan McDonough, got traded to the Nashville Predators. We will all miss Ryan and his contributions to our Bolts team. That’s sports biz! The good news is we got to stage and decorate his Davis [...]
My favorite coffee table books and the story behind them
My favorite coffee table books and the story behind them. I don’t think I’ve ever touched one of these I did not love. From an interior designer’s eyes, they are timeless objects. When curated well on a tabletop they express personality, style, and intention. Are you curious about the history of these literary gems and popular home décor elements, known by many as a coffee table book? I [...]