Today we’re talking about ALL things behind-the-scenes here in the CFD studio! As a team of creatives, there is never a dull moment and we’ve got all the latest happenings and going-ons to share. From new team members to a whole new website(!), we have so much to reveal and can’t wait to fill you in on the fun. 2023 is just around the corner, so join us as we recap the past year, welcome new changes, and bring you up to speed on our design life; behind the scenes!

We believe that the most important choices are the most personal - in your own home - whether it's watching Netflix on the sofa or drinking coffee in your favorite chair each morning. Well-chosen furniture pieces can make or break how well our home functions. Creating a beautiful, cohesive full-home furniture design takes a home to the next level- making it a space you can love for a lifetime.

A beautiful, updated bathroom is on many a homeowner's wish list - and for good reason, too. Because although it may be a small space, an updated bathroom with a super clean, streamlined design can give the entire home a huge lift. Small space can still mean big impact if the design is right, and we are here for allll that strategic goodness.

A total kitchen renovation can completely change the feel of an entire home. When it comes to big design impact and high-function spaces, kitchen design can be that perfect sweet spot for making the most of your time and budget. And as designers, creating a complete transformation within an existing footprint brings in that good ole’ design challenge that you know we love to love here at CFD.

Today we’re here talking ALL things custom-designed homes! Building a dream home from the ground up is an incredible process, and we are so fortunate to get to be part of this journey with our clients. For some, it’s about that perfect space they’ve been dreaming about for years, and for others, it’s about having a beautiful house that fits every need, created just for them.

We are so excited to share some news with you. Our studio has partnered with our local radio station, WCHL, to highlight an incredible local non-profit in our area, Hope Renovations. We wanted to share a little bit of backstory about why we wanted to promote the service that Hope Renovations provides to our community, and how their work intersects with Design.

We're excited to be sharing an inside look at one of our favorite parts of this home design- this colorful bathroom addition. We completed a multi-room custom design for this beautiful Chapel Hill family. One of our favorite parts of this design was creating an addition that included a landing pad and covered space for their hot tub.

Living the outdoor dream means something different to everyone, but this custom outdoor space and hot tub(!) is a custom home addition that would have anyone ready to permanently relocate to their own outdoor oasis. Created specifically for a busy family home, this design was much more than a hot tub landing pad- it was a seamless and beautiful extension of the home itself.

Big design and incredible food go hand-in-hand at the inspired ambiance of Chapel Hill restaurant Market and Moss. We started to dive into this large-scale renovation and redesign last week (check it out here!*) and today we're showing you all those inside looks here in the last big reveal of this complete transformation. Follow along with us as we give you a peek into all of the beautiful details that made this space complete.

This gorgeous restaurant transformation brought a brand new concept to life, and we are so excited to share how this space was completely reimagined into the vibrant scene that is Market and Moss. If you're local or you've been following us for a bit, you know that we've worked with Chapel Hill entrepreneur Annie Johnston, and also worked with her to redesign La Vita Dolce Cafe (home to the most delicious coffee and gelato ever). When she had the vision for a brand new local fine dining restaurant, she approached us about working together again for a perfect custom-designed space. We couldn't say yes fast enough!

We've loved taking you on a tour of this beautiful blue Modern Coastal home design. And today we'll show you the final, incredible finish of this multi-room design- the Modern Coastal Great Room. Oh y'all, this one is just so glorious! Not only do these homeowners have great taste, but we really got to have so much design-fun with this space- bringing in extra plush seating, artfully layered patterns, large art, and all the unique coastal-inspired details we love.

Creating a seamless transition from room to room is one of our favorite facets of a perfectly finished space, and this beautiful Modern Coastal Keeping Room was the perfect opportunity to work that creative design flow. With a bright, open area encompassing the kitchen, dining room, and keeping room, writing a gorgeous color story and weaving in those fresh coastal details made this entire space feel synchronous, polished, and complete.

Bringing some modern waterside charm to this crisp, beautiful kitchen allowed these homeowners to connect with their happy place. This modern coastal kitchen design is full of rich blues, just the right maritime touches, and a modern, sophisticated update on a classic style. We can all use a little light and warmth right now in these long days of winter (especially this year!), and we're here to spread that sunny vibe as we take you on a tour of all the design moments we lovingly created for this home.

When it comes to great bedroom design, comfort and beauty go hand in hand- and that's what we love the most about this neutral-inspired bedroom retreat. With plush texture and gorgeous tones tucked into every corner, this serene spot is crafted to be its own relaxing world. We're taking you on an inside look at this gorgeous scene, from the tonal color-scape to the layers, light, and carefully chosen design nuances that bring it all together.

This New Traditional Living design for an incredible family was a dream project in and of itself. But when the folks at Chapel Hill Magazine said they were interested in showcasing this wonderful couple and their beautiful, New Traditional Living style home in the December issue- well, we just could not have been more thrilled. For us, doing our very best work and seeing homeowners so happy with their custom design is what it's all about.

Modern, beautiful, formal, and a truly unique all-in-one - this Parlor design is something we could not WAIT to share with you. Part of a large-scale home design for a wonderful family, this Formal Living Room space embodies classic beauty with a modern feel.

The year-end hustle is in full swing here in the studio! It's a bustling time, with lots of projects at many different stages. And although the circumstances have never looked more different than they do this year, we are beyond grateful to be designing and creating our hearts out more than ever as we wrap up the whirlwind that has been 2020.

This living room design came together as such a beautiful fusion of modern and traditional style, we couldn't wait to share all the details with you. Although we work with clients all over the Eastern US, our studio and home base is in the heart of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and we love it when we get a chance to create beautiful spaces right here in our hometown.

It's a BRAND-NEW project, and we are so excited to share it with you! The dining room was only part of this gorgeous home design, but as the holidays approach, there's no better time to share this beautiful gathering place. Whether you are having a small gather or hosting this year, there's plenty to be said for making it a beautiful, inviting space (especially this year, as a lot of us are staring at our own rooms more than we have in years past).

Fall color is all around, and today we wanted to give some much-deserved love to orange-inspired design. While we don't always think of this hue as a traditional staple of the home design color palette, orange can be so much more than just an October one-off. When placed with creativity, art and skill, it's a design bombshell that can bring glamour and glow to any space.