by Michelle Troxell | Nov 29, 2018 | Blog
This article was originally published as a Project Spotlight by Summer Classics When her clients purchased a spectacular mountain retreat in North Carolina, Michelle Troxell, founder of Virginia-based design studio Grace Thomas Designs, embarked on a months-long...
by Michelle Troxell | Sep 4, 2015 | Blog
School is back in session and the homework assignments are starting to roll in. We often talk to our clients with children about the homework “process” and the fact that it can present real challenges, not just for the parents struggling to help, but also for kids who...
by Michelle Troxell | Sep 2, 2015 | Blog
Family-Friendly Outdoor Retreat If you ask Michelle Trowel, owner and senior designer of Grace Thomas Designs, she will tell you that the biggest challenge when designing outdoor spaces for a family is satisfying the diverse needs and tastes of both parents and...
by Michelle Troxell | Aug 19, 2015 | Blog
Lighting is such an important part of how you experience a space. Yet, we find that many of our clients aren’t sure how to choose the best lighting solutions, especially in challenging spaces. At Grace Thomas Designs, we approach lighting just like we do everything...
by Michelle Troxell | Jun 30, 2015 | Blog
Furniture and accessories play a big role in your exterior design, adding the form and function to your layout and transforming your outdoor space from “OK” to “perfect”. Outdoor furnishings come in so many materials, color palettes and aesthetics — there really...
by Michelle Troxell | Jun 17, 2015 | Blog
Hello from the intern’s desk at Grace Thomas Designs, everyone! My first few weeks here with Grace Thomas Designs have been a whirlwind of different experiences. Today I want to describe to you a day in the life of an intern here, so get ready for a story about the...
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