Kaitlin Petersen

To evoke the clean lines and architectural drama of a family's renovation, designer Darryl Carter left stylist Hilary Robertson and photographer Frank Frances to their own devices.

How involved should clients be in deciding on the final details? Two Chicago-area firms face off on the right approach. A Wide View

Bicoastal designer Ohara Davies Gaetano looked to stylist Anita Sarsidi and photographer Sam Frost to bring to life a client’s cozy, eclectic 1920s cabin in...

You've heard the phrase “The customer is always right.” But what about your client? Two designers with different approaches to steering a project argue their sides.

Designer Alex Kaehler explains how she tapped into a sense of history without losing sight of modern living. I

The design industry descended on High Point, North Carolina, last week with low expectations.

How do you shepherd a client from initial contact to signed contract? We asked seven designers about the journey to the dotted line—including the age-old debate of whether to charge for the first consultation.

For one of the dwellings on her friend's historic Hudson Valley property, Ariel Okin married her exacting eye with a collected-over-time approach.

Are consultation fees an important first step to qualify leads, or do they keep your ideal client at arm's length? Two designers make their case.

If you've been keeping up with industry headlines, you'd be forgiven for assuming this spring's High Point Market would be a doom-and-gloom affair.