Milissa Morgan Design

What’s better than two mirrors? Obviously three. We are still crushing hard over this beautiful bathroom we completed recently.

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Q: I love your remodels and new builds, but do you also do furnishing and decorating?

A: Yes! Our team can expertly curate the perfect furnishings and decor from seating to window coverings to make your space look magazine worthy!

To submit your project, use the “Request a Designer” link in our bio!

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We’re pretty smitten over this vibe we are finishing up for our Aldarra clients.

Can’t wait to share more!

Case Study: Novelty Hill Primary Bath

Dive into the details of our stunning Novelty Hill primary bath renovation from the gorgeous tile design to the timeless white oak vanity.

Project: Novelty Hill
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I can barely contain my excitement for our Rivers Edge project you guys! Things are nearly complete and we are meeting with our photographer to discuss our shoot list this Friday.

Project: Rivers Edge
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Using drapery to disguise a poor builder design worked so well in this space!

The client hated how their dining room windows did not match. One was a huge stand alone picture window and the other had two double hung side windows next to a second huge picture window.

We created balance and harmony in this space by using blackout drapery to fully cover the double hung windows, while simultaneously extending the rods the width of the absent double hung windows on the single picture window 😮‍💨 Sounds like a crazy riddle, but by gosh - it worked brilliantly!

Salt + Pine encompasses the natural beauty that surrounds us in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and for us specifically, in Washington State.

We’ve pulled together six classic PNW styles that we love.

1. Pacific Coastal
2. Island Life
3. Puget Sound Shores
4. Cascade Foothills
5. Mountain Retreat
6. Lake Life

Drop a comment and tell us which style is your favorite and if you’d like to get on our books for design, use the link in our bio to “Request a Designer” and we will get the process started!

Installed my favorite drapery over at our Edgewick project today. The space is nearly complete. We’re just waiting on a few more pieces before we can put a pretty little bow on it!

Old world meets new at our Rivers Edge project in North Bend. Natural stone paired with brass accents and moody hues have transformed this space completely. Stay tuned for some editorial worthy shots!

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Shelves: Keep ‘em simple, and useful ✔️

From the Vault: The Carmichael bath refresh ♻️

Not all remodels require a full demo reno and this is a perfect case study for a space that had a great layout but needed a refresh.

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❓Lots of questions lately on how to hire my team.❓

How do I hire you? It starts with the project inquiry. The best way to do that is to complete the “Hire a Designer” request found in the bio.

Does your team travel for projects? In short, yes. But it also depends on the scope and timeline.

How far are you booked out? On average we are booked out 6 month or more for large projects and 3 months for smaller ones.

Do you have a contractor we can work with? If you live within their service area, we will recommend that you work with

Can you help with new construction? Typically, yes. It depends on who your builder is and what their requirements are for the design portion of the build.

I started working with a designer/contractor but they didn’t work out. Can you complete what we started? Often, yes. Unless they made recommendations that we don’t support; in which case we would start from scratch with you.

➕Are there other questions we can answer for you? Use the link in bio to “Request a Designer” to get the conversation started.➕

They are all important reasons, but does one resonate above all others?

For me it’s TIME. I’ve learned the value of other’s expertise in this area when it comes to things like, home care, accounting, food services, you name it!

While yes, I CAN do it all, no - I just DON’T have the time. However I do have a trusted network of amazing professionals that help me do this thing called life so I can spend more of my TIME doing the things I want, like watching my son play soccer, traveling with my family and taking care of my health.

If you have a big project on the horizon and you value your TIME, let’s talk so we can keep you doing the things you really want while also landing an incredible design for your project!

To get started, use the “REQUEST A DESIGNER” link in bio.

This project is coming together beautifully.

Our contractor is a magician in making my designs come to life flawlessly. It’s a relationship I don’t take for granted.

Stay tuned as things begin to wrap up on this beautiful primary suite renovation. You’re not going to want to miss the finished design!

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After and before: Bathroom edition 🛁

Project: High Rock

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Who loves a good after and before swipe?

The High Rock cottage was quite transformative. For this design I worked with the clients to completely re-orient their kitchen layout by removing an entire room to make way for the new kitchen and open concept plan. We stayed true to their cozy cottage style with warm tones throughout the space while also using elements like the huge ivory tile wall in the kitchen and the addition of a new windows in their adjacent dining space to maximize the natural light.

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When testing stain, here’s a few tips:

1) Use a wood conditioner. This will ensure your stain applies evenly.
2) Don’t limit yourself to a single brand.
3) Try different coverages [transparent, semi-solid, solid, etc]
4) Try different bases [oil vs. water based]
5) Document your experiments so when you get the perfect color, you know how to replicate it [1x 2x 3x coverage and any base or top coats]

Stain matching takes patience and can be like a science experiment. So be patient and give yourself grace!

What staining tips do you have to share? Drop them below!

Let’s talk project planning. Whether I’m planning a project for my own home or a client’s home, concept design is a critical step to help me visualize how the space will look when it’s complete. For big projects I use sophisticated rendering software to accomplish that, but for simple projects like wall paneling, I dive into edit mode on the original photo and hand sketch my ideas. Swip through to see how that looks. Have you ever tried this simple trick?

Happy 2024! Curious why you should hire a professional designer? Swipe to read more ↔️

• Specialized Knowledge
• Budget Management
• TIME
• Relationships
• Peace of Mind

Which is the most valuable to you and what would you be willing to sacrifice?

All is calm, all is bright. Happy Christmas Eve friends. I hope you have a magical evening!

I’m most thankful for having guests who can use this bathroom for the holidays this year! Christmas is always magical, but this year is extra magical!

The ski tree is my most favorite of all! Have you made your first turns of the season yet?

I’m in my baking gifts era. 🎁

Swipe for this ultra easy recipe and stay tuned for a fun way to level up this delicious gift for your friends and family!

More gorgeous shots of my recent kitchen renovation project for our North Bend, WA clients.

I worked closely with them to ensure a their kitchen would remain timeless by incorporating beautiful natural stone and durable hard surfaces from and the prettiest cabinet hue that will keep you guessing!

The brass accents and prismatic pendants are just the right amount of bling, and if you look close you’ll find flecks of mica in the perimeter counters that sparkle in the right light!

The appliances are stunning and ready to take on the holidays!

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School pick up line = more Yeti A-Frame Gingerbread looks!

Have I ever mentioned how badly I want to make over an A-Frame home like did?

HMU if you want to reimagine your A-Frame home. I’m the gal for the job 💪🏼🌲

❄️ Not going to lie, this is my favorite time of year!

Do you do themed Christmas trees? What themes are your favorites?

Hope you’re enjoying the long weekend with your family and friends! We’ve been decorating, watching holiday movies and eating leftovers and I couldn’t be happier!

Here comes Christmas! Most of the greenery is up but we still have a long way to go. I’m in love with all our baby false cypress trees we picked up from 🎄This is going to be an extra special year for our family ♥️

The most charming split-level living room there was. I adored working on this home renovation project. You know it’s a small world when your Washington clients know how to pronounce ‘Worcester’ because their son plays for the Worcester Red Sox aka “WooSox”. I grew up in Massachusetts and frequented going to WooSox and Red Sox games all the way through college before relocating to the Seattle area.