NZ Design & Construction Inc

10/21/2026

20 years in construction. No insurance. Nothing ever happened. Until it does.

Hiring an uninsured contractor might save you money today. But one accident, one flood, one fire, or one serious injury could put everything you’ve worked for at risk.

And here’s what bothers me most.

Every time a homeowner overlooks insurance to get a cheaper price, they’re teaching contractors that operating without it is acceptable.

Meanwhile, legitimate contractors spend thousands on insurance, licensing, and compliance because accountability is part of doing business.

Good references don’t replace insurance. Experience doesn’t eliminate risk.

Stop asking only how much the job costs. Start asking who’s responsible when something goes wrong.

Before hiring, ask for a current certificate of insurance and verify the coverage.

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

A mudroom with a little attitude? Watch till the end for our secret recipe!

10/18/2026

I argue with myself. A lot. And surprisingly, it’s good for business!

Being both an interior designer and a general contractor means I get to see every project from two very different perspectives.

One dreams big. The other figures out how to make it happen.

And somewhere between creativity and construction, the magic happens.

Because great design isn’t just about what looks beautiful. It’s about knowing how to bring that beauty to life.

The secret? Make sure the left hand knows what the right hand is designing.

A little disagreement, a lot of teamwork, and one beautiful result.

10/17/2026

Interior staging: 10% creativity, 90% resisting the urge to throw myself into a live volcano because the pillows won’t cooperate.

10/16/2026

Staging is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Watching a space come together, adding those final touches, and making it feel like home is something truly special.

And there’s no better time than fall to create warm, inviting spaces for our clients to enjoy throughout the cozy season.

A little sneak peek at one of our recent projects in downtown Chicago. More to come!

10/13/2026

Christmas decorating doesn’t have to mean buying everything new or following every trend.

I love combining timeless greenery, warm brass accents, vintage-inspired artwork, and a few carefully chosen pieces to create a home that feels collected over time.

I’ve put together The Holiday Edit, a collection of 11 Christmas finds selected through the eyes of an interior designer.

Shop the collection:

https://a.co/d/09t9pnYH

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10/13/2026

Where do interior designers find inspiration?

Sometimes, inspiration finds us.

I was looking at beautiful stone slabs, thinking about a project, when suddenly I remembered an evening filled with elegance, movement, and color.

Our dresses. The magnificent ballroom. The atmosphere.

And just like that, everything connected.

That’s how a designer’s mind works. We collect moments, colors, textures, and experiences, often without realizing it.

Until one day, they become part of someone’s home.

Design inspiration is everywhere. You just have to see it.