There are designers who say, 'Oh! I see wallpaper and blue carpet.' I usually start by knocking down walls. 'You thought you just needed some new drapes? Well, guess what: That wall's gotta go.' — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
I credit my mom with inspiring in me a love of design, matched by her creative problem-solving abilities. This is a woman who could find an old, discarded piece of furniture, bring it home and turn it into something fabulous. — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
There are no more white linen sofas in my house. We have a rule here: Anything below 36 inches has to be brown or… — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
It's great to design a beautiful, modern, sleek home like you'd see in a magazine. But if it doesn't suit your lifestyle, it's really… — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
When I'm doing kitchen planning as well as bathroom design, I try to walk through the day with the homeowner. If we're talking about… — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
I never try to be the poster child for the perfect mother/wife... You prioritize, you do the best you can possibly do, and you… — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
Sometimes living in a room that's badly designed isn't the worst thing in the world. Trust me - this is a fact! Living in… — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
With every bathroom renovation, there are three areas that I focus on: budget, function and style. — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
The type of renovation I do most often is opening a kitchen to the family room. — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
The perfect antidote to dark, cold and creepy is light, warm and cozy. — Candice Olson Copy Share Image
