<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[dC Design and Consulting Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[​For more than twenty years, dC Design has created a legacy of custom homes throughout Oregon.]]></description><link>https://www.dcdesign.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:14:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dcdesign.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Residential Design in Oregon: Custom Homes, Renovations &#38; Interior Design.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oregon is home to some of the most diverse residential environments in the Pacific Northwest. From the wooded hills and lush landscapes of Eugene and the Willamette Valley to the mountains, pine forests, and high-desert landscape of Bend and Central Oregon, every property presents a unique opportunity for residential design. Home design in Oregon is about more than selecting beautiful finishes. It is about creating a home that responds to its site, architecture, climate, views, and the way...]]></description><link>https://www.dcdesign.com/post/residential-design-in-oregon-custom-homes-renovations-interior-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84952d4f6fe3c6a552d1c9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:27:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8de2c7_3a89523d7a9c4a95ae7fa88afa246b9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_938,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Grady</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paint vs. Stained Cabinets: Which Is Right for Your Kitchen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When designing a kitchen, one of the biggest decisions is often one of the first: should the cabinets be painted or stained? Both finishes can create a beautiful, high-end kitchen, but they bring very different qualities to a space. The right choice depends on more than simply which look is trending. Consider the architecture of your home, the amount of natural light, the surrounding materials, and—perhaps most importantly—the feeling you want the kitchen to have. The Case for Painted...]]></description><link>https://www.dcdesign.com/post/paint-vs-stained-cabinets-which-is-right-for-your-kitchen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8378bc0fc3a56d442cda7e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:23:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8de2c7_5302d7ba1af94e7380f926ac50c894ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachael Bineham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Details That Make a Kitchen Feel High-End]]></title><description><![CDATA[A high-end kitchen isn't necessarily defined by the most expensive appliances, the largest island, or the trendiest finishes. In fact, some of the most beautiful kitchens feel luxurious because of details you may not notice immediately. Proportion. Function. Materiality. Lighting. Craftsmanship. Luxury is often found in the things that make a kitchen feel effortless. When we're designing a custom kitchen, we look beyond the individual finishes and consider how every element works together....]]></description><link>https://www.dcdesign.com/post/the-details-that-make-a-kitchen-feel-high-end</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a83747e0fc3a56d442cd041</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:07:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8de2c7_aadd10aaf9fc446ba95e7b287e04f897~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachael Bineham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Open Floor Plans Out? What PNW Homeowners Are Asking For Instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than a decade, open-concept living has been one of the defining ideas in residential design. Kitchens opened to great rooms. Dining rooms disappeared. Walls came down to create expansive spaces designed for cooking, entertaining, and everyday family life. But lately, we are hearing a different question: Do we still want everything open? The answer isn't quite as simple as “open floor plans are out.” Instead, homeowners are looking for something more nuanced: homes that feel connected...]]></description><link>https://www.dcdesign.com/post/are-open-floor-plans-out-what-pnw-homeowners-are-asking-for-instead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a835f3ccb35ecc3b1a66499</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:34:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8de2c7_e987407f94e6414e8f69866f8f4e5130~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_878,h_682,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachael Bineham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to Splurge &#38; Where to Save on a Custom Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building a custom home means making hundreds of decisions—from flooring and cabinetry to lighting, tile, appliances, and hardware. It can be tempting to upgrade everything. But a beautiful custom home isn't about spending more everywhere. It's about knowing where your investment will have the greatest impact. The most successful homes create a hierarchy: invest in the elements that affect daily life, are difficult to change later, or define the architecture—and simplify the details that can...]]></description><link>https://www.dcdesign.com/post/where-to-splurge-where-to-save-on-a-custom-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a835b4c0d24f7afd0f5f6d9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:18:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/92ba2f_a56f3093a4224e64838539943b5f71df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachael Bineham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interior Design Process Explained From Consultation to Project Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[A beautiful room rarely starts with shopping. It starts with questions, measurements, trade-offs, and thoughtful decisions that need to work together. While the finished space may look effortless, a successful design is built on a clear and structured process. Whether you are refreshing a single room or renovating an entire home, the design process helps prevent mismatched purchases, budget surprises, awkward layouts, and costly rework. It Starts With an Honest Consultation The initial...]]></description><link>https://www.dcdesign.com/post/renovate-or-build-new</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a49f0805143bdbef68b8b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:44:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8de2c7_8247f54dd626421096dcad5ba852d510~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachael Bineham</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>