Artisan Home Brought to Light – Part 1
Shining a Light on Light Fixture Selections Many considerations go into the selection of light fixtures for a space. How much natural lighting is available, how big [or small] is the area that requires light, what other finishes are used in the room that may need to be matched or complimented, and so forth. We…
The Timeless Art of Cane
High Point 2022 Spring Market did not disappoint this year! We saw so many beautiful things, but one very consistent attribute we saw in each showroom- caning. The cane revealed itself in a variety of furniture pieces – seats, chair backs, cabinets, lighting…you name it! It was featured with different finishes – painted, stained, and…
RKID Guide to Countertops
The age old question, “What’s the best countertop for MY kitchen?” The truth is, that really depends on YOU! What are you initially drawn to? Do you love the look and feel of natural-made slabs of granite, quartzite, or marble? Are you ok with some possible imperfections? Or do you need your space to be…
RKID Lavender Favorites
Lavender is my favorite color of Spring. It’s such a welcomed sight to see the soft buds blooming after a long gray winter. Not to mention the fragrance is just as gorgeous! Today on the blog, I’m sharing RKID’s lavender favorites and a few items on this season’s wishlist. The lavender background of Schumacher x…
RKID Guide to Selecting the Perfect Sofa
When you’re in the market for a new sofa, all of the options available can make it challenging to figure out where to start. The “perfect” sofa can mean something different for just about everyone, and the process usually comes with many questions. After years of specifying sofas in all shapes and sizes, I am…
Feeling Green
Green is a color of beauty, new beginnings, health, and it’s my FAVORITE color! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the only day I’m Irish, today’s blog post lists my favorite things green… in no particular order! Ahhh, my front door. I’m so glad I went with Sherwin Williams Cilantro 6453. It’s been such a…
Project Reveal: Lakeside Contemporary Home
Though all of our projects may differ in style, we approach each one with the desire to create a beautiful space that enhances the lives of our clients. Our Contemporary Lakeside project was an exciting challenge from the studs up with the goal to create a peaceful, comfortable, modern home that felt warm and inviting.…
Our Favorite Light Fixtures This Year (So far…)
We have loved seeing the vast options for lighting this year. So creative and so many lines by designers have been created. Here are some favorites… Caddo Linear Lantern One beautiful fixture that I cannot wait to use is Visual Comfort’s the Caddo Large Lineal Lantern by Julie Neill in the softest celadon you ever…
E-Design Launch Announcement
This year has been an interesting one, to say the very least! Many of us find ourselves spending more time at home than we ever have. And with all the time spent at home, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing a lot of interest in updating furniture and questions about how to accessorize a room.…
7 Ways to Accessorize Your Sitting Room
This year has been an interesting one, to say the very least! Many of us find ourselves spending more time at home than we ever have. And with all the time spent at home, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing a lot of interest in updating furniture and questions about how to accessorize a room.…
Café Renae
Something I find very important amidst the chaos of running a business and taking care of my family is routine. It has been so helpful and crucial that I develop good (and delicious) habits each morning to start my day. Today I wanted to share with you my two go-to morning drinks. After trying so…
My “Why” Behind Interior Design
This year marks 10 years of owning my own business. With all the wonderful memories, homes, and clients that date brings back, it’s really made me reflect on my “why” behind interior design. Why I wake up and love what I do every day, how I got here, and what will keep…
Putting Art in your Home
Let’s discuss art. Art is a tough one. The best way I know how to break it down for you is in four categories: collecting as you travel, local galleries, vintage pieces, botanicals, and lastly something I just consider as “getting creative”. The most important thing is that it reflects YOU! As you read this…
Earth Day 2020
It’s Earth Day! Even though field trips to clean the nearby creek for our kids and fresh flowers aren’t the first things on our mind this Earth Day, let’s take a few minutes and let them be because we are here to spread good in our minds and lives! Let’s be the group that takes…
Outdoor Living
(Jordan Powers Photography) It’s officially that time of year again! The time when we spruce up our outdoor living areas in preparation for what we hope to be a wonderful and social summer. This year that the last sentence takes on a whole new meaning. But let’s think about this one. This summer is either…
My Most Used, and Dare I Say Favorite Paint Colors for Any Season
After many years of designing, I have come to realize that one of the hardest parts for our clients is knowing and selecting the right paint color. Luckily, for me, after many years of doing it, I feel like it’s one of the easiest, so I am always overjoyed to offer that support! Project after…
Burn the Candles, Use the China
Burn the Candles, Use the China means… Open those boxes… look at what you have, and use what you have. It’s about honoring the old memories and making new ones. And for me, this all really took hold after we moved into our new home. We needed to move during construction and so we boxed…
RKID During Quarantine
While you most likely visit this blog for design tips, trend alerts, and dreamy photography, we also want this to be a one-stop-shop where we can encourage, inspire, and spark ideas that help grow your life and home all at once. Right now life looks different for everyone and while there’s something uniquely special about…
Wallpaper Trends
Welcome back wallpaper. I have been by your side for years. I have educated my clients on wanting wallpaper and the difference it can make in a room. Many clients have PTSD of when they were first married, first home, and removing wallpaper from each room of their home. It takes a bit of a…
2020 Las Vegas Market Recap
Wow! What a busy week I had in Vegas at the 2020 Las Vegas Market. This was my first time at this market and it was so different than High Point. It had many different vendors and was a completely different layout. It was a market that I could easily get through [for my type of…
Renae Keller is an award-winning, ASID certified interior designer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, specializing in new construction and large remodels. Trusted by homebuilders, architects and homebuyers alike, Renae is known for creating an overall design vision that blends functionality and aesthetics, while keeping the details intertwined, and her customer's style in clear focus.
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