Tips, Trends, and Updates from the World of Interior Design, Model Merchandising, and the Building Industry
Family First: Why Lita Dirks & Co.’s Sunday Picnic Matters
Last month, Lita Dirks & Co. set aside the usual workweek and hosted a family picnic. Employees brought spouses, partners, kids, and other family members for an afternoon of food, [...]
Designer Nightmares: The Halloween Horrors That Make Interior Teams Scream
Every project has its jump-scares. For interior design teams working with new home builders and developers, some of the biggest frights aren’t ghosts or chainsaws. They’re the everyday plot twists [...]
Setting Up 2027 Success for New Home Builders and Developers
When it comes to creating exceptional homes, timing and intentional planning are everything. One of the most critical and often overlooked aspects of homebuilding is the early involvement of an [...]
Timelines are Tight and Reliable Partnership: A Model Home Story from Wolf Ranch
In a challenging housing market, model homes remain one of the most effective sales tools builders have. They let prospects experience the product, feel the lifestyle, and move from interest [...]
How Design Makes a Clubhouse Feel Like Home: Inside The Courtyards at Stonehill Village
There is a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from watching a space change in layers. First the raw shell. Then the architecture that starts to hold a story. Then [...]
Seeing the Room Before Anyone Else Does: Teresa Karpala
Some designers decorate rooms. Teresa Karpala builds feeling. As Director of Design, she treats interiors the way a landscape architect treats a garden: as an environment first. Witty, elegant, and [...]
Floor Plans That Sell: Join Lita Dirks at 2027 NAHB IBS on Feb. 3
Today’s buyers want more from every square foot. Builders still need plans that pencil. That tension is the heart of Lita Dirks’ 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show Building Knowledge Session: [...]
Tropical Birthdays: LD&Co Style
Third quarter called for leis, not just cake. This month the office traded floor plans for Hawaiian vibes to celebrate Nicole, Callie, Holly, Amy, Kris, and Kenna. Flower clips, grass [...]
Celebrating Milestones and Building Smarter: Lessons from BOA Builders
Launching a new home community is one of the most rewarding and demanding parts of the homebuilding business. For new builders and developers, every grand opening, model home reveal, and [...]
Sell the Reality of Busy Family Life: Back-to-School Merchandising That Connects with Buyers
Back-to-school season is here, and parents are spending heavily on supplies, backpacks, water bottles, lunch boxes, and all the gear that comes with it. For new home builders and developers, [...]
Meet Lauren Kelley-King, Newest Purchasing Agent at Lita Dirks & Co.
The teams that deliver exceptional interior design and furnishings for residential projects draw on a wide range of experiences. Lauren Kelley-King, our newest purchasing agent, brings a distinctive perspective shaped [...]
Partner with Lita Dirks & Co for Model Homes That Help Sales Teams Close Faster
New home builders know a well-designed model can accelerate sales. When Lita Dirks & Co. partners with your team, the model becomes more than a display. It becomes a clear [...]