An award-winning residential interior design firm with more than 20 years of excellence and experience, Sharon McCormick Design approaches every new project with a fresh perspective and an eye toward fulfilling the client’s vision. The firm’s expansive portfolio reflects its versatility and personalized design philosophy.

Sustainable materials, like stone, reclaimed and other woods, metals, glass and bamboo, have become more popular. Locally sourced materials are also popular since they minimize carbon footprint, says Sharon McCormick of Sharon McCormick Design.

Ever walked into a home or a room and immediately felt uncomfortable, even enough to make you want to get out? Or, have you ever walked into a space and just wanted to spend all day there? That, Sharon McCormick says, is the essence of both good and bad design. Beyond simple aesthetics, interior design is about surrounding yourself with style and elements that make you feel at peace, or that bring you joy. 

Knowing what furniture choices and layouts work best to accommodate different generations and their interests can help everyone feel welcomed and comfortable.

Kitchen remodels are generally expensive, but homeowners can find ways to scale back while still achieving their goals.

Tiny living isn’t for everyone and the attitude that drew people toward it is slowly changing as the pandemic ends and people get back to their “normal.” According to interior designer Kellie Burke of Kellie Burke Interiors in West Hartford, Connecticut, many people are going back to large entertaining spaces in their homes.

Sharon McCormick Design was featured for her stunning tablescape featuring China from Lux, Bond & Green, Fabric from Nobilis, and a stunning custom Table Lamp of Sharon’s own design.

Step into this Nantucket style carriage house on West Mountain Road in Ridgefield, featured outfitting by some of the region’s most renowned architects, designers, and contractors. During the open house, thousands toured the house and saw “first-hand” the talent and expertise of nationally acclaimed firms.

For Optimal Sports Viewing, You Need a Winning Plan

Creating a home theater or media viewing room should be easy, right? Big screen, comfy chairs, and you’re done? Depending on the scale of your ambitions (and your TV of movie screen), creating a relaxing space that’s designed to accommodate a multitude of viewers may require a bit more than that.

Your favorite kitchen lighting?

“Everything is in the mix when I design a kitchen lighting plan. LED ribbon lights are my favorite for lighting glass cabinets. The ribbon is so thin it can even be used in frameless cabinets. Run vertically, all of the shelves are lit equally without the need for glass shelving. Undercabinet lights, like AFX’s Xenon direct-wire system, are a task lighting must. They should be uniform, such as Xenon, rather than rope or ribbon lighting, if you are using a metal or polished stone top. If the island is a kitchen focal point, either pendants or one large island fixture, like the Double Sloane Street Shop Light, keeps the drama going. One trick I use in traditional kitchens is to build a soffit from moldings to corral the fixtures, as well as break up a massive ceiling. I prefer to use decorative flush or semi-flush mount lighting for the rest of the kitchen if possible rather than recessed lighting. All lights should be on dimmers!”