The Designer’s Journal
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Designing for High-Function, Low-Touch Living
Designing for a high function low touch lifestyle means thinking of all the things.
The Secret to Designing a New England Vacation Home That Actually Works
The secret to designing a turnkey home is an Interior Designer that knows what they’re doing and understands how the drywall return needs to be drawn on the construction documents.
Build It for You: Why Resale Value Shouldn’t Run Your Renovation
Design your home for yourself, not for resale. Interior Designer services will elevate your space and give you the function and aesthetic you need.
Fairfield County Families: Your Forever Home Deserves Better Than “Good Enough”
Fairfield County homeowners deserve a carefully curated design with House of Huck.
Why Your Vacation Home Deserves a Designer (And Not Just Any Designer)
A look into vacation home design. Whether it’s Newport RI or Nantucket MA, designing from hundreds of miles away is not practical. Hire House of Huck and you’re all set.
2026: More Boundaries, Fewer Burnouts
A look at what it means to run a design business with clearer boundaries in 2026: fewer detours, stronger processes, better clients, and a way of working that protects time, energy, and creative focus.
2026: The Year of No More “Good Enough”
2026 is the year of no more “good enough.”
Fewer, better choices. Less decision fatigue. More intentional design that respects your time and your home. Here’s why letting go of fast fixes—and leaning on seasoned professionals—creates spaces that last longer, function better, and feel like you.
My Christmas Wish List
A December wish list of thoughtfully chosen pieces for home, work, travel, and everyday life. Items meant to bring beauty, function, and intention into the year ahead.
The Designer's Lounge Retreat
A look inside the Designer’s Lounge Retreat in Milford: three days of honest conversations, practical strategy, and the kind of clarity that changes how designers run their businesses.
How to Use Pinterest (Not Questionnaires) to Align Aesthetics Fast
Every smooth design process starts with shared visual language between designer and client.
Pinterest helps interior designers decode what clients actually mean—turning vague descriptions into visual clarity and confidence that carries through every phase of the project.
By replacing lengthy questionnaires with visual boards, designers save time, build trust, and start every project aligned.
Modern Bathroom Design: Texture, Technology, and Timeless Detail
Modern bathroom design goes beyond what’s visible. It focuses on proportion, material balance, and the effortless integration of technology.
At House of Huck, Meredith Huck approaches bathrooms as small-scale studies in design intelligence: where light, texture, and innovation work together to create spaces that feel both restorative and refined.
From clean-lined layouts and layered materials to seamless tech and natural warmth, this is modern design built to last.
The Renovation Planning Checklist: 8 Steps Before You Swing a Hammer
The secret to a stress-free renovation isn’t luck—it’s preparation. At House of Huck, we believe great projects start long before construction begins, with clear plans, early decisions, and the right coordination.
Stop Stretching Thin: Align Your Goals with Your Business Stage
Every designer reaches a point where effort alone stops working. Stop Stretching Thin breaks down the three business stages of growth—and how to focus on what matters most in each one.
You Need a Budget Before Hiring a GC
Most renovation stress doesn’t come from dust or delays—it comes from unclear budgets. Before hiring a general contractor, you need a clear, itemized plan that outlines scope, cost, and contingency.
At House of Huck, we help clients define every line item, review bids with precision, and sequence design and build for efficiency. Because when you know your numbers before you start, your project runs smoother, faster, and with fewer surprises.
