46 Quotes by Candice Olson

I tell people marriage is a compromise, and so are renovations.

In tight quarters, it's important to choose small-scale items.

I think people underestimate the importance of lighting - layers of lighting, not just one light. I do a lighting seminar where I take a $300-a-yard fabric and a $3-a-yard fabric. I show what lighting can do to either one.

Great French design is often about unexpected touches.

I firmly believe that if your environment works for you and your family, it translates into a better life.

I'm an interior designer, first and foremost. I can do one thing really well, and I'm going to stay in my little niche.

There has been a major shift in how we live in our homes. Everyone knows the kitchen is the soul of the house. It's more of an open-concept approach.

Today's kitchen is all about a well-planned space that makes cooking a completely interactive experience among family and friends.

With every bathroom renovation, there are three areas that I focus on: budget, function and style.