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One of the greatest values an interior designer brings to a renovation is the ability to see opportunity in a space before decisions become permanent. When you have lived in a home for years, sometimes decades, the way the home currently functions becomes deeply tied to how you move through it every day. You know […]

An interior design consultation is the first step in understanding your project, your goals, and how we can best help bring your vision to life. Whether you are planning a full home renovation, a kitchen remodel, a primary bathroom, new construction, or a furnishings project, the more thoughtfully you prepare, the more productive that first […]

A whole-home renovation is one of the most exciting and significant projects you can take on as a homeowner. It is a chance to rethink how your home looks, feels, and functions. It is an opportunity to solve the daily frustrations you have lived with for years, elevate the way your family uses the home, […]

If you are planning a renovation, one of the first questions you may ask is: do I call an interior designer or a contractor first? Unless you already have a trusted relationship with a contractor, or you are calling someone for non-design related repairs, we generally recommend starting with an interior designer. The reason is […]

A beautiful home is one thing. A personal home is something else entirely. Beautiful interiors can be admired. Personal interiors can be felt. They have warmth, energy, memory, and rhythm. They tell you something about the people who live there the moment you walk through the front door. At R Johnston Interiors, we believe the […]

Many people think of interior designers as the professionals who come in near the end of a project to select furniture, fabrics, paint colors, and accessories. While those details are certainly part of a beautifully finished home, full-service interior design often begins much earlier. In the most successful projects, an interior designer is involved before construction begins, before major plans are finalized, and before important decisions have already been made.