Beyond the Designs

Welcome to Beyond the Designs - a lifestyle blog by CRD&CO. I look to share some moments beyond the projects including lifestyle, fashion, food, and all the things I love! I hope you enjoy this fresh and new content. And, please, reach out with any and all feedback or ideas. I’d love to hear from you! xx

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Bathroom Design Tips

Learn all about bathroom remodels and design from NJ interior designer ands stylist.

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New Year Things

A Union County, NJ based interior designer shares her thoughts on the New Year.

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Holiday Wreath

A New Jersey designer attends a Cranford,NJ boutique wreath making class.

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Year Two

A New Jersey designer creating a transitional living room design in Mountainside, NJ.

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Houzz Feature (!)

A New Jersey designer creating a transitional kitchen during a full home remodel project in Warren, NJ!

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Organized for the New Year!

Happy 2024! It's the first full week of the New Year and I am so ready to jump back into things and have my creativity run wild!

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Happy Halloween!

There are so many fun activities and events that surround the spookiest time of year - it’s non stop fun!

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My Take on Seasonal Decor

Seasonal and holiday decor has always been a part of my life. I remember my mom decorating for every single season and holiday. It brought so much happiness and excitement to our home.

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Happy Anniversary!

Celebrating year one of Catherine Rose Design & CO. is something I only dreamed about a year ago. I cannot believe how fast this past year went!

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My Vacation Journal

Vacation was a dream. California, O’ahu, and Maui (my favorite!) all packed into 14 magical days.

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Thankful

Thankful has an entirely new meaning to me this year. I can’t believe that I took this little dream of mine and launched it into CRD&CO. I feel like I’ve been pinching myself since last month’s launch.

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Behind-the-Style: The McCollum Office

This project might be one of my favorite ones to date. There are so many parallels between the design concept, my personal life, and my client’s story, too!

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Behind-the-Style: The Willow Mudroom

A mudroom is one of the most requested spaces from clients taking on a new-build or home renovation project. I love designing a mudroom that will maximize storage while also giving an entire family their own spot to hang all the things!

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The Investment of an Interior Designer

There are endless stereotypes about hiring interior designers. Only the wealthy can afford one; it doesn’t fit into my budget; it’s not necessary, or I can do the work myself. The truth is, investing in an interior designer is one of the best decisions you can make as your home is the largest asset you own.

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The CRD&CO. Process

The process of remodeling a home or a specific space in your house can be daunting, unless you’re similar to me and love a good home renovation project. For me, there is nothing more satisfying than the progress of building something new — no matter how long it may take. Watching a room come to life is magical, and the best mess is construction dust!

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Designing Catherine Rose Design & Co.

Some might ask why Catherine Rose Design & CO.? The development of my new business name is parallel to my design strategies for each project — deeply rooted and connected to core family values.

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Building A New Dream

Life is unpredictable. If I told my 22-year-old self that by my mid-thirties I’d be a female business owner, I would be cracking up. It’s cliche, but how I’ve built a new career and redefined “dream job” is proof that when one door closes, another one opens.

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