Hickory Lane Design

09/04/2026

I'm not sure which I love more, the round kitchen window or the dutch door. What's your favorite part of this kitchen?
Photo courtesy of The Inspired Room
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09/03/2026

In the 50s and 60s, when homemakers and chefs wanted to show off their goods, open shelving became a way to see how your kitchen stacked up.
Does this make you think “organizational nirvana” or “stylized dust collection”?

09/02/2026

Your ideal interior, exterior, or even the people that live in it are all fair game. Let's see if you can nail this challenge.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Small lighting fixes make a bigger difference than most sellers expect.

A single dim bulb in your entryway could cost you a buyer before they even see the rest of your home. Small lighting fixes make a bigger difference than most sellers expect.

08/30/2026

Are you a fan of "intentional clutter"?

08/28/2026

Your front door is doing more than you think. It's the first impression, the mood-setter, the detail that makes your whole home feel intentional. And the best part? One afternoon and a can of paint is all it takes to change everything. 🎨

Your front door is doing more than you think. It's the first impression, the mood-setter, the detail that makes your whole home feel intentional. And the best part? One afternoon and a can of paint is all it takes to change everything. 🎨

From deep eggplant and emerald green to sunflower yellow and two-tone teal with gold panels, bold front door colors are having a major moment, and honestly, we are here for it. Whether your style is dramatic and moody or warm and welcoming, there's a shade on this list that was made for your home.

Ready to find your color? See more below 👇

08/27/2026

Serving the greater Newburyport area, Hickory Lane Design offers a full suite of Interior Design Services for both residential and commercial spaces.

08/26/2026

Because letting it go can feel like wasting the money.

Price can make an object surprisingly difficult to declutter.

Not because we still need it.

Because letting it go can feel like wasting the money.

But the purchase happened in the past. Keeping something unused for another three years will not make that purchase more successful.

Look at the things you keep mainly because they were expensive.

Then separate two questions:

What did this cost me?

and

Would I choose to keep it today?

Those are not the same decision.

08/25/2026

“Home staging is the art of showcasing a house’s true potential and captivating buyers.”