This year has been… a mess. We’ve all faced new challenges and have been forced to adapt to the ever changing state of the world. Through all of this, we’ve been trying to focus on what makes us happy, what we’re thankful for, and the positive outcomes. In honor of Thanksgiving, we’d like to share some of the things we’re grateful for. Owner Jenny “I think there has been a bright side to COVID. I wouldn’t have enrolled my kids in a private, which has turned out to be really healthy for them. People wouldn’t be home looking around and finding a million remodel projects. In June, we got to visit Yellowstone. Due to COVID, it was almost empty. It was the most wonderful family vacation we have ever had. We’ve also had some amazing family movie nights, because the world was closed. I am grateful for all the people I work with every day. They can find humor in anything, everyday life or a global pandemic. We raise each other up and keep each other going.” Designer Wendy “I was thankful to get to spend Spring working from home and watching my beautiful flower beds bloom. It was nice […]

Now that Halloween has come and gone, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. With such a crazy year, there’s nothing more that we want to do then celebrate with our loved ones close by. However this holiday season looks for you, it’s important to remember what you’re thankful for, taking time to yourself, and enjoying good company, food, and drinks. To help you savor this year’s Thanksgiving, we’ve compiled some of our favorite tips and tricks. Decorating Tips Rustic Roots When you think of the Fall, you can’t help but think of pumpkins, golden leaves, and a hearty harvest. With such beautiful symbols of the season, it’s only natural to bring them into your decor. Throughout your home, find moments for these rustic details. Mix in mini white pumpkins on your table or mantle. Bundles of wheat are always fun to add as centerpieces or scattered on bookshelves. Warm Lighting and Fresh Greenery Adding hints of freshness and low lighting make any space feel intimate and cozy. One of our all time favorite things to add to a table is fresh greenery. Some of our top choices are Leyland Cedar, Italian Ruscus, and Eucalyptus. You can add these to floral […]

As you read in our last blog, we’ve had the honor to welcome designer Ashley Willman Obradovits to our team! Her story, which you can hear more about on our YouTube channel, is truly #NothingOrdinary. One of her proudest design moments was the completion of her daughter’s nursery. After moving into their Cape Cod style house, Ashley and her husband found out they were going to welcome their first child. The second floor had been an attic space, but after finding out she was expecting a girl, Ashley wanted nothing more than to start designing. “I couldn’t wait,” she said. When seeking for inspiration, Ashley had fallen in love with Michelle Morin’s watercolor. She knew she wanted it to be her starting place and her guide throughout the design process. “Not only was it perfect for the nursery, it was also the perfect thing for her to grow into.” Much like her mother, Sonja Willman, Ashley has a deep love for mixing the old with the new. Within this space, she knew she wanted to include precious family heirlooms that were dear to her heart. The nightstand came from the home she grew up in. There’s a bunny needlepoint piece, […]

As a day filled with all things dark, spooky, and haunted, Halloween is the perfect day for a witching party. Gather all your friends and family to enjoy and celebrate. In honor of Owner Jenny’s favorite holiday, we’ve compiled some of our favorite festive tips, table setting ideas, and a list of the items in our shopping carts. Remember, it’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus! Spider Ice Cubes: A fun way to add spook to your drinks is to add fake spiders to your ice cubes. All you need to do is pop a spider in an ice cube tray and add water. Let them freeze, and pull them out right at party time. Little details like this make your party seem really thought out, when all you really did was make ice! Plus, the kids will go crazy for them! We’ve included the perfect spiders at the end of this post for purchase. All Out Decorating: Nothing is better than a well decorated party. Immediately upon arrival, you want your guests to be wowed. In addition, good decorating can really help set the scene for a good party. Your decorating can range from Doctor Hyde’s Lair to […]

Fall: The season of pumpkins, apple picking, scarecrows, and colorful trees. With such warm colors and textures to play with, Fall decor looks great in every home. Plus, it’s the season of one of our favorite holidays. As we’re sure some of you already know, Halloween is Owner Jenny’s favorite holiday to decorate for. All things spooky and scary are right up her alley. On All Hallow’s Eve, you’re sure to find some creepy vintage decorations, elaborate costumes, and hauntings galore at Jenny’s house. Below, you’ll find some festive Fall and frightening Halloween decorating tips and tricks! Create a Scene One of Owner Jenny’s favorite tips for Halloween decorating is to create a scene. Draw inspiration from one of your favorite festive movies. Whether that be Hocus Pocus, Haunted Mansion, or Practical Magic, think of different ways you can create a narrative. This year, Jenny created a skeleton dinner at her dining room table. With nice place settings, spider webs, and spooky details, the two skeletons look like they’re having a great night out! Have Fun Just like with any decorating, it’s important to make sure you have fun. Allow yourself some creative freedom to explore different holiday fun. For […]

In the early stages of considering a remodel, you may feel overwhelmed, confused, and lost on where to start. With so many opinions floating around, it can seem hard to find the starting spot. Maybe you even begin to ask your fairy godmother for a magical list that would show you step-by-step of what to do and expect? Lucky for you, the Karr Bick fairy heard your pleas and has come to make your life that much easier! Below, you’ll find the start to finish of a remodel. Inspiration Start gathering ideas for what you want to see reflected within your own space. Are you looking to add a fresh new color, marble countertops, fun wallpaper, or all of the above? Also think about how you want the space to make you feel. Remember, we all naturally have an inner voice. Quiet down, so you can listen to what it’s trying to tell you. Oh, and don’t forget to go with your gut! Inspiration can come from all directions. The following are some quick links to get your creative juice flowing: – Our Virtual Showroom – HOUZZ Portfolio – Our Pinterest Page – Our Instagram – Meet the Designers – […]

When the valley is in flow, the sun gently shakes hands with the lush greens and rocky surface of the bluffs. During this time, all the Earth’s natural hues are vibrant. The crickets are always active with their daily song, the blue of the sky contrasts gracefully against the freshly cut grass used for frisbee games, and the pool water provides a crisp release from the sun’s warm hug. When the valley is in ebb, the lighthouse breaks through the darkness to welcome the community home. The cricket’s song still rings true but with greater volume. The warm cottage lights provide sanctuary to rest from the flow of the day, and the crackle of a bonfire can be heard only if passers listen closely. Like everything, the valley constantly experiences these ebbs and flows. Each day, month, season, and year undergo this process. While each cycle brings its own form of evolution, there are a few things the valley will always be home to: love, memories of sweet summertime bliss, family, and harmonizing crickets. Within this valley, there is a road where Owner Jenny does her best thinking. It carries the same comforting feeling that the valley homes, but has […]

We are back with our ever so popular paint collection series! In the past, we’ve shared our designer’s favorites for both whites and neutrals. Recently, we’ve been sharing color inspiration and how you can start a colorful remodel journey yourself. To pair all these ideas together, we want to share some of our designer’s top blue picks. The color blue is known for adding a sense of peace and calmness. Below, you’ll find some of our designer’s beautiful blues. Owner Jenny’s Go-To Colors: To begin, Owner Jenny picked hues of blue that would make any heart sing. With hints of gray and green, these colors were popular among all the designers. Each of these would look great in any space. Sherwin Williams- Gale Force Benjamin Moore- Silver Gray PPG- Silent Night Designer Wendy’s Color Choices: Secondly, Designer Wendy tends to like her blues really light or extremely dark. Her favorites have a slight hint of green in them which brings an additional sense of calmness to the space. These amazing blues are always easy on the eyes. Benjamin Moore- Brittany Blue Benjamin Moore- Hale Navy Benjamin Moore- Water’s Edge Designer Janelle’s Favorite Blues: Lastly, Designer Janelle picked some beautiful and […]

There’s almost nothing as satisfying as an amazing transformation. Whether the Before features awkward cabinetry, poor lighting, lack of storage, or all of the above, the After is always pleasing to the eye. Naturally, all spaces have their own unique story. We’ve been lucky enough to help families finetune their story and create a space that shares their happily ever after. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite transformation stories. Before its stunning transformation, this kitchen felt awkwardly cut off and dated. Even with optimal natural light, the room still felt gloomy. With wallpaper featuring ivy vines, dark wood cabinetry, and countertop splitting the space in half, this space wasn’t making the homeowners happy. That is, of course, until it underwent its own facelift. Now when you enter the kitchen, you’re happily welcomed by a polished and sophisticated space. When your laundry room is dark and stuffy, laundry is a chore. Once it underwent its transformation, doing laundry in this space became a peaceful activity. With beige walls and tiled floor, the room just felt blah. After its remodel, the space had a charming cottage feel. Natural lighting and light cabinetry brightened the room up, while also bringing a fresh […]

Sometimes, we can see our clients going against the grain. Their natural intuition begins to whisper as the opinions around them get louder. They no longer feel like they have the power to make their own decisions. The more voices they listen to the more they stray away from their inner compass. Doing this will only guarantee a painful experience and leave you paralysed with fear. As American author Robert. M. Drake famously said, “Don’t think. It complicates things. Just feel. If it feels like home, follow that path.” These aren’t only words that the Karr Bick team cherishes, but they’re also a good reminder for when you’re on your design journey. Below are some of our favorite tips to help you leave your remodel feeling empowered and defend your happiness. Trust Your Instinct We all naturally have an inner voice that speaks from our truest self. For your design process, this may come out in the early stages of finding inspiration. Don’t question what you add to your idea book on Houzz or pin on Pinterest. Maybe you’ll find that each image looks similar or has a certain element in common. Regardless of what you may find, make sure […]