The Blog
An interior design blog dedicated to home inspiration, family luxury, and leadership.
Designing a Home You’ll Love to Share Year ‘Round
November 5, 2021
Have you ever walked into a designer home and felt like you were entering a museum? You anticipated a nervous “Don’t touch that!” as you tiptoed around to find a seat (probably an uncomfortable one…
4 Reasons Your Home Is Never Done & What to Do About It
October 15, 2021
You may or may not love your home, but how long is your home’s to-do list? Does it feel like updates, fixes, and organizational projects are never-ending? Do you get a thrill when you cross somethi…
Family-Friendly Sectionals Worth the Price Tag
October 8, 2021
You’re sitting on the sofa with your favorite glass of red, when suddenly your lovable pooch hurdles into you. You watch in slow motion as the wine sloshes up the side of your glass, over the rim, …
5 Problems You’re Likely to Encounter During a Renovation
October 1, 2021
You’ve dreamed of renovating a home that will feel like a luxurious escape from the craziness of the outside world. You did what you do best (outsourcing like a boss) and pulled together your dream…
How the Pandemic Has Changed the Way We Renovate
September 24, 2021
2020. Four numbers that say so much. It was a year that dramatically changed the way we live and caused disruptions in our lives. Whether you took Zoom calls from your bedroom or scrolled TikTok la…
What Questions Should You Ask Your Interior Designer Before Hiring?
September 17, 2021
If you’re looking for an interior designer, you’ve probably asked your friends for referrals, browsed through Houzz, or typed “interior designers close to me” and stalked a few online. Once you fin…
5 Things Designers Always Splurge on in Their Own Homes
September 10, 2021
Did you know there are some features designers will nearly always invest in for their own homes… even if it’s a rental? It’s true. In fact, two Coddington team members recently ordered the same cus…
6 Interior Design Tips that Save You More Time at Home
September 3, 2021
If you’re a high-achiever like us, you’re always looking to save time. You get your groceries delivered. A nanny helps with school pickups and drop offs. Next-day shipping ensures the kids smile on…
A Love Letter to our Clients
August 13, 2021
Image: Coddington Design’s California Casual Nantucket project/David Duncan Livingston Photography To our beloved, cherished clients: we want to say “Thank You.” Thank you for bringing us into your…
6 Ways We’re Different From Your Last Interior Designer
August 5, 2021
Have you ever worked with a designer you couldn’t wait to say goodbye to? Awk-ward. We’ve had several new clients tell us horror stories about their previous design experiences. All I can say to th…