Fresh Start, Flawless Design

Stephanie Kratz • January 7, 2026

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Key Takeaways:

• Intentional Investment: Focus spending on heirloom quality and custom materials, not temporary fixes.

• Define Purpose: Eliminate 'catch-all' zones by giving every room a clear function.

• Highest Value Resolution: Commit to using full-service design expertise to remove the stress of project management.


Intentionality, Clutter-Free Living, Investment Value, Professional Guidance

Since we are in a new year, the impulse for a fresh start or project is on everyone's mind. For homeowners this energy should translate to updating your home or creating a space that you want to be living in. This New Year, move beyond simple tidying and embrace design resolutions that elevate your home's functionality, aesthetics, and long term value. At Stephanie Kratz Interiors, we guide our clients in making design choices that are not just aspirational, but intentional and enduring.


It’s time to commit to transforming your space into the sanctuary you deserve. These resolutions require a full service commitment, but the reward is a home that serves your highest standards of living.


Five Resolutions for an Elevated Home in 2026:

Embrace Quality Over Quantity: Stop buying temporary, mass market decorations.

Invest in high quality furniture, custom millwork, and high end materials that will become part of your home’s lasting legacy.


• Define Purpose for Every Space: Address all the "catch all" rooms.

Every square foot of your home should have a clear purpose which will enhance the flow and eliminate accidental clutter zones.


• Fix the Problem Areas: Identify the single most frustrating design element in the space.

For example it could be poor lighting, outdated hardware, the awkward layout. Then try to fix it permanently with professional guidance.


• Prioritize Sensory Wellness: Commit to designing a space that brings relaxation.

This includes adding smart lighting controls, maximizing natural light, and selecting natural, calming textures and materials throughout the space.


Design/image credit to @stephaniekratzinteriors

A redecoration could mean simply changing the paint and selecting new furniture. A full service transformation entails the entire project going through several stages including pre-construction, consulting, estimating, and permit application all the way to construction management, and detailed coordination until the big reveal. It is our job to combine and create a symphony from specialized trades, custom fabricators, and high-end suppliers, so your vision becomes a reality just the way you imagined it, without the stress and costly mistakes.


When you select Stephanie Kratz Interiors, you are putting money into the 20 years of design expertise that relieves stress, improves your budget and provides a very beautiful home. For us, retainer is a guarantee for you of skill, speed, and a seamless process from start to finish.


Want to relieve the stress of remodels and construction? Contact Stephanie Kratz Interiors today for a free consultation!
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