Design Blog
Hi, I’m Mara! I have been the summer intern at Fuchsia Design since May, and it’s proven itself to be a rare experience thus far. I will be starting my 4th year at Central Michigan University this upcoming fall. My major is Interior Design and my minor is Marketing, which I have found mesh quite well...
Back in 2012, I had a wonderful family of five (now a family of six!) relocating to the United States from Sweden. They purchased their home in October with the intentions of moving here the following February, and needed to have a home ready for them when they arrived. So, grab a cup of coffee and take a trip down my memory lane!
Most of us have milestones throughout our careers that they can look back on and say, “wow – that was really cool”. This week, I got to add another thing to my career highlight reel. This month there’s a three page article about Fuchsia Design in Grand Rapids Magazine! Not only that – it’s the coveted January ‘BEST OF GR’ issue! Here's how it all went down...
New construction is such a thrilling process where each day is different, and I truly love and appreciate each step. I love the day drywall gets hung. I love when trim work starts going in. I love when tile gets grouted and when I finally get to see my designs come to life. I'm also the least patient designer that ever lived because I just want it built NOW, and get so excited for it to be done!
It’s that time again! Parade of Homes time!
This year, I worked with Mosaic Properties to design a spec home for their development Balsam Waters in Grand Rapids. This home is 3403 square feet, and listed at $609,900. Designing spec homes is a fun challenge because while you have to design it ‘neutral’ enough that it appeals to lots of different types of families and couples, it also has to be special enough that someone can see themselves making it their home.
