Beyond the Designs
Welcome to Beyond the Designs - a lifestyle blog by CRD&CO. I look to share some moments beyond the projects including lifestyle, fashion, food, and all the things I love! I hope you enjoy this fresh and new content. And, please, reach out with any and all feedback or ideas. I’d love to hear from you! xx
Project Spotlight: The Kitchen at #CRDCOxItWasMeantToBe
From custom Macadamia Nut cabinetry and Statuario Nuvo quartz to a striking soapstone range feature and vertical shiplap backsplash, this Scotch Plains kitchen was designed to be the heart of the home and a place where everyday moments become lasting memories.
Project Spotlight: The Primary Bathroom at #CRDCOxItWasMeantToBe
Layered with checkerboard tile, handcrafted zellige, warm mixed metals, and timeless details, the primary bathroom at Project: It Was Meant to Be was designed to feel like a calming escape from everyday life.
What to Prioritize First When Designing a Family Home
Before layouts, furnishings, and final styling, the inspiration phase is one of the most important parts of designing a family home. At CRD&CO., this early stage creates clarity, connection, and the foundation for a thoughtfully curated space.
Out With the Heavy, In With the Light
As the seasons change, our homes naturally shift with them. Here’s how we move away from winter’s heavier layers and welcome a lighter, fresher feeling for spring.
Why Spring Always Inspires Our Best Design Work
Spring brings fresh energy, longer days, and a renewed perspective at home. It’s the season when some of our most inspired design ideas begin to take shape.
Inside a Full Home Renovation: The Golden Moment Project
A full-service interior design project guiding a complete home renovation and addition for a modern family. Explore the Golden Moment Project by Catherine Rose Design & CO.
Celebrating Three Years of CRD&CO.
Three years. It feels impossible to sum up everything that has happened since I launched CRD&CO., but this anniversary feels especially meaningful. The late nights that turned into early mornings, the stress and the tears, the wins both big and small—all of it has shaped not only this business, but me too.

