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If you're searching for luxury interior design in Frederick, MD, chances are you already love what makes this city special — the historic downtown, the brick rowhomes, the charm that's hard to find elsewhere in the DMV. The challenge is making a home feel current and luxurious without losing that character. That's where we come in. At Haute and Polished Designs, we're proud to extend our services to homeowners in Frederick and the surrounding areas of Frederick County. Our ex

The mudroom sees more daily traffic than the formal living room ever will. Boots, blankets, tack bags, and barn coats move through it multiple times a day, while the living room sits ready for guests who visit a few times a month. On a lot of estate and equestrian properties around Warrenton, that's exactly the disconnect: the working side of the house and the entertaining side end up feeling like two different homes under one roof. Warrenton sits in the heart of Virginia's h

If you're looking for an interior designer in Annapolis, MD, you're likely balancing two things: a love for the charm of this historic waterfront city, and a desire for a home that feels elevated, current, and unmistakably yours. At Haute and Polished Designs, we specialize in exactly that blend — timeless, sophisticated interiors designed for the way you actually live, whether your home overlooks the Severn River or sits on a quiet street near downtown. Annapolis is one of t

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Your living room is the main space viewed by company. It makes a statement of who you are and the time period you are in. Here we have a contemporary/modern styled family space. There are children in this home due to the art work shown in the gallery. From the base of the coffee table, the furniture is of current trends rather than the early 2000's era. The individual is confident based off of the white sofa. Most parents with children do not like light colored sofas in fear

For those who did not take Spanish in high school. The title simply means "beautiful powder room." Guest have their own designated restroom to use. Not any of the upstairs bathrooms those are our true living quarters. A powder room gives people a sense of how you live without anyone being there. The living room and kitchen may be kept up. However, once a guest has used that half bath believe everyone will have something to say. The idea at first was to design a space cohesive

Earlier this year we completed a 3 level townhome in Columbia, Maryland. Here we have the checklist of the guest room. It is located on the first level once you walk into the home. Giving guests a space of their own without feeling like intruders to the individuals primarily living there. The project is very dear to me. During the time I was an intern working with H & P when the home was completed. The guest room is the first room I participated in from start to finish. At fi

These businesses all have something different. The list of brands are who we have used for a multitude of projects. Some have everything you want in your house while others fulfill a specific need. Pottery Barn $$ - $$$ One of my personal favorite companies to shop from! They have a little bit of everything for everyone. With the budget of a single item being below $100. There are items available for a good price and quality desired. However, there is a limited stock for "a

What is home staging you may be wondering. Well it is the arrangement of a home to be sold by making it appealing to the market to gain a high number of potential buyers. Your goal is to sell the home as quick as possible for the most amount of money. Keep in mind your online audience needs to be charmed too as the residence is being sold. Be sure to get many professional pictures captured to “wow” your audience! Now you may have heard of other ways to leave your artistic imp

We’re one quarter down to our year and a lot has happened. But if you’re thinking of redecorating, it’s not too late to start revamping your space. We’ll be sharing some of the trends you’re sure to notice. As always we fully support you doing what YOU like over any hot trend. Just make sure you have fun along the way. Pink is Still In This year, pink won’t just be for your little girl’s bedroom. If you’re gonna play it well, you can use your muted pink accessories anywhere

I feel like it’s only right before we jump into all of the fun stuff (and believe me I have SO MUCH I want to share) I should share my story! Well, since my story is ever evolving, I’ll share how Haute & Polished Designs got started. My love for all things design runs incredibly deep. I can get lost for hours in design schemes, architecture, colors and textures. Never been one to splurge on designer shoes or bags, but home decor and home improvements? I’m here for it all! I