Design Journal


How I Bring A Renovation To Life.
Brian Ferguson Brian Ferguson

How I Bring A Renovation To Life.

I've found the best projects happen when my clients trust the process. Renovations can feel overwhelming, and there are a lot of decisions to make along the way. My job is to guide you through each one with a clear plan and an organized approach.

From space planning and custom cabinetry to materials and finishes, every decision is made with your home and the way you live in mind.

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Step Into My Historic Newburgh Design Studio.
Brian Ferguson Brian Ferguson

Step Into My Historic Newburgh Design Studio.

What’s surprised me most is how much I’ve loved becoming part of the Historic Newburgh community. The studio has become a place where clients stop in, friends and family visit, conversations happen, and relationships continue to grow.

And somewhere along the way, it started to feel like home for my business too.

It’s where projects start to take shape long before installation day. Where floor plans are spread across the table, materials are layered together, and decisions are worked through piece by piece until everything feels clear and connected.

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What I Take from Market—and How It Shapes Your Space
Brian Ferguson Brian Ferguson

What I Take from Market—and How It Shapes Your Space

I go to market as part of the work. It’s where I get into the details—materials, scale, construction—and spend time with the people behind what I’m ultimately bringing into my clients’ homes. It’s not about gathering ideas. It’s about refining decisions.

Because what I bring back from market isn’t just inspiration.

It’s clarity.

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Where vision Meets Space: Kitchen Renovation
Brian Ferguson Brian Ferguson

Where vision Meets Space: Kitchen Renovation

This kitchen started with a layout that simply didn’t function. It felt outdated, closed off, and disconnected from how this family actually lives day to day.

For a busy household with kids, the space wasn’t supporting movement, gathering, or even the basics of daily routines.

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Why Great Interior Designers Don’t Have Just One Style
Brian Ferguson Brian Ferguson

Why Great Interior Designers Don’t Have Just One Style

Beginning my career with the Barefoot Cottage, I worked inside of a strong classic style.

That experience gave me a deep respect for proportion, balance, and architectural integrity — but it also taught me something equally important. No single look can serve every client well.

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