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Hackett House Studio is a boutique interior design firm located in Columbus, Ohio offering full-service and virtual design services, as well as concierge styling and interior photography. Please visit the services page of our website to learn more about us, and to inquire about working with us. Temperatures are starting to rise here in Columbus and I'm getting my outdoor space ready for everything from evening dinners on the patio to large gatherings. We are so lucky that ou

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2021 by Hackett House Studio Don't you think mother's Day truly falls during the best time of year? Spring, with all of its fresh blooms and new life, just seems like most appropriate time to celebrate the women in our lives who do so much for us! I've rounded up some of the most gift-worthy items on the web that your mom will love. I hope you have a mimosa-filled brunch planned where you can shower your mom with love and appreciation and, most importa

Happy Earth Day! Although my love of interior design runs deeper than furthest depths of the Pacific Ocean, one thing I don't particularly love about the design industry is its lack of environmental awareness. The only thing second to my love of design is my desire to do my part to protect our planet and be conscious of my impact. Now, let me be clear -- this is not something I believe I deserve a lot of praise for. In my mind, being conscious of our impact is the very least

I believe that we all have the ability to improve the planet via the choices we make everyday . The impact that good interior design can have on a person's health and sense of well-being can be astounding, and I am passionate about helping people create spaces that make them feel calm and balanced. However, this can also be a very consumerist industry which is why I feel a strong responsibility to do everything I can to educate and offset the potential for negative environmen

Whether you've just started living together or have been married for 40 years, disagreements about your home between you and your significant other are bound to happen! My fiancé also works in the home improvement industry, so I've probably had more than my fair share of experience with this -- we can both be very opinionated about our professions! Which is why I'm here to tell you, it is possible to make design decisions with your spouse that you can both be happy about; it

Kitchens are such a huge investment, and are likely some of the costliest renovations you'll ever make in your home. However, they're also one of the best places to get creative with your design! Kitchens tend to be one of those spaces where design trends are born, and these incredibly impactful spaces largely set the tone for the rest of your home. Because of this, I always put a little bit more attention-to-detail into a kitchen to make sure that the hard finishes we select

E-design is one of my favorite services to offer. It's the perfect quick-hit solution for those who are looking for design help at a fraction of the cost of full-service design. Please scroll to the bottom of this post for information on how to sign up for this service! Design: Hackett House Studio In general, I've noticed that there are two types of people who utilize my e-design services. The first is the person who loves design and has a keen eye, but understands how muc

Although Studio McGee has well over 2 million instagram followers today, I've been following Shea since she had just under 10k followers. It's been amazing to watch her business grow, and I certainly have a new appreciation for what she accomplished now that I'm a part of the industry. Although I haven't done one of Studio McGee's spaces for my "Anatomy of a Design" series yet, it was only a matter of time before one worked its way in. For this study, I chose Syd's office fro

A statement that designers hear all the time when meeting with clients is, "but I just want it all to flow!" And truthfully, that sentence is like music to our ears because... we do too! Creating a home that "flows" is a learned skill that's executed with just a few simple tricks. Bring the outside in - What materials are used on the outside of your home? For example, if you have a stone exterior, it would make sense to have a stone fireplace surround. Alternatively, if you